General Motors strike in the US ends after 40 days
The nationwide strike affected more than 50 assembly plants throughout the US, but was ended on October 16.
Should an employer act over a viral video?
Investment bank JP Morgan finds itself in the spotlight as footage of employee clashing with security guard goes viral in Singapore.
New skills will be needed for digital banking revolution
The demand for specialised technology and financial skills in Singapore will intensify when five new digital banking licences are handed out.
Readers Choice Awards 2019: More than 200 guests enjoyed glittering ceremony
The Readers Choice Awards 2019 gala ceremony was a huge success. Below are real-time updates of all the winners on the night.
How to make the most of the rest of 2019
There is now just over one calendar months left of the decade. US-based thought leader Jason Averbook has these 10 suggestions for making the most of them.
HRM Asia’s top five stories of October, 2019
A unique CEO, advice on trust, and another axe-swinging bank: it has been a busy month for news and views on the modern Asian workplace.
Hedge funds need to dangle bigger carrots to poach talent
As the region rapidly expands its assets under management, hedge funds are having to offer better incentives to secure suitable staff.
Forging a new career path for female CEOs
Serving on the board of a public or private company is a fast-track route to becoming the chief executive, as more women rise up the ranks.
Five ways to retain highly sought after “career nomads”
Sought-after employees are intellectually curious and prize appreciation and recognition, but they can be quick to move on if they’re not satisfied.
Cathay Pacific changes course on its workforce
The Hong Kong-based airline is offering free economy class tickets to boost morale among employees who suffered during the political protests.
CHRO Series Indonesia: Photo gallery
See all the photos from HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Indonesia, which took place at the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, on October 25
16,000 “Data Heroes” trained at DBS Bank
DBS Bank is leveraging a unique internal training programme to build data-literacy skills across its workforce.
CHRO Series Indonesia: Manpower Minister unveils national skills plan
Outgoing Minister for Manpower. M Hanif Dhakiri delivered the keynote address at HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Indonesia on October 25
How ‘smart automation’ can boost HR to world-class levels
Customer experience and efficiency both benefit from a smart-automation strategy, according to a new US report.
Walmart to pilot new healthcare initiatives
The largest employer in the US will road-test a suite of new health benefits, including access to featured providers.
Book Review: “Be The Lion” by Tim Castle
A new self-help book, by Tim Castle, collates advice from motivational and psychology best-sellers, along with the entrepreneur’s own experiences.
How tech is giving rise to the “Super Job”
The fast-emerging confluence of work and artificial intelligence means a manager’s role may never be the same again.
Five of the Best: Learning and Development providers
HRM Asia presents five of the best learning and development specialists currently helping organisations build their learning functions.
Managing roles and emotions in conflict-heavy negotiations
Nikhil Shahane offers a new model for dealing with conflict and emotional negotiations in the modern business world.
Two Cents: What can we learn from the US Army’s new people strategy?
While it has a reputation as a lean, mean fighting machine of a workforce, the world’s most powerful military is showing its softer side.
Trust in organisations: Back to the basics
Deddi Tedjakumara, Executive Director of the Prasetiya Mulya Executive Learning Institute, says it’s time for organisations to focus on building trust.
WeWork sheds 4,000 jobs as funding concerns grow
Despite the co-working office provider’s problems in the U.S, it is full steam ahead in Singapore as it continues to expand.
Why you need to know about the retail digitainment industry
This fast-growing sector is already valued at S$20 billion and is creating a plethora of jobs across China and Southeast Asia.
Deloitte beefs up its human capital business
The consulting firm has joined forces with Presence of IT to tap into the rapidly growing labour market in Asia-Pacific.
Turning employee learning into a sport
As senior director of event operations at Singapore Sports Hub, Mitch Seeto makes sure his staff hit global standards through constant learning.
Widodo calls for global talent
As he starts his second term Indonesian President wants to develop the country’s human resources as his top priority.
CHRO Series Indonesia: Sold out event to welcome Manpower Minister
The in-depth exploration of strategic HR issues in Southeast Asia’s most populous nation will see a full house at the Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta.
Marriott: Building pride within the workforce
In a global initiative, Marriott International’s staff are now being trained to recognise and reported suspected incidents of human trafficking.
Dairy Farm to prepare thousands of workers for digital transformation
The owner of Cold Storage, Guardian, Giant and 7-Eleven brands will focus on staff working in its stores and warehouse operations.
New Hong Kong union: ‘’You need to be bold to speak up’’
The founders of a banking trade union set up in Hong Kong to protect workers talk to HRM Asia about why they set up the group up and its future plans.