A CEO who thinks like a Chief HR Officer
Sheldon Yellen is big on engaging with his 9,200 employees so he gives them all hand-written birthday cards, every year.
The cloud will help six Asia-Pacific economies take off
Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea will see major boost to economies and job creation from the public cloud.
The HR behind Marriott’s $13 billion Starwood merger
David Rodriguez was named HR Executive of the Year, in part for his work with Marriott’s massive integration with Starwood Resorts.
Private equity buyouts lead to worse pay for workers
A new study looking at more than 6,000 private equity deals shows they result in lower salaries and fewer jobs.
UOB launches digital courses for 26,000 employees
United Overseas Bank launches L&D programmes to prepare staff for the digital future in the rapidly-changing financial services sector.
Asia-Pacific leads the world for female CEOs
The region has the highest percentage of women bosses, with Singapore top of the table, according to Credit Suisse.
What can Obama teach you about leadership?
Former U.S President Barack Obama will be speaking in Singapore about his time in office and his views on leadership.
CHRO Series Malaysia: Advancing future-workforce development
HRM Asia’s celebrated CHRO Series of interactive workshops for highly strategic workforce leaders will take place in Malaysia for the first time in 2019.
Marriott International: Employee wellbeing at the heart
David Rodriguez, Marriott International’s global Chief HR Officer, shares some of the insights behind the company’s 700,000-strong workforce.
Malaysian government wants more locals to replace foreign workers
The Malaysians @ Work programme targets graduates, women and apprentices with incentives for workers and companies to help create 350,000 jobs.
Jim is starting to pay dividends in recruiting
DBS’s chatbot Jim (Job Intelligence Maestro) has shortened the recruitment time and led to better quality candidates for its wealth management team.
Five things CHROs should do in their first 100 days
According to a new Mercer report, emerging tech will most likely play a pivotal role in the careers of new Chief HR Officers.
Vietnam scrambles to meet skilled labour demand
As the biggest benefactor of the US-China trade war, Vietnam is feeling the squeeze as companies open manufacturing plants in the country.
Get hiring this month
October is the best time to hunt for talent and for jobseekers to send in applications, according to new data from LinkedIn.
Labour helps Singapore hit top spot for competitiveness
The city state overtakes the US to become the most competitive nation in the world, according to the World Economic Forum.
AHDO declares critical mass across Southeast Asia
WIth membership representing two thirds of the regional population, the ASEAN Human Development Organisation is flourishing.
Bringing ethics into recruitment
A Malaysian recruitment agency is launching a new ethical hiring model that it hopes others in the industry will follow.
”My dream is to make my coffee auntie a millionaire”
Patrick Liew is a true maverick and innovator when it comes to people management, and has turned his HR function on its head.
Can air taxis save Asia’s congested cities?
A flying air taxi is expected to make its debut over Singapore’s skies later this month but could be more useful in Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Yangon.
Uber launches new app to help find workers
The ride-hailing app is piloting a new service in Chicago that connects employers with temporary workers who want shift work.
Readers Choice Awards: Winners to be revealed on November 1
HRM Asia’s Readers Choice Awards for 2019 are set to be unveiled at a gala ceremony in Singapore on November 1.
Jason Averbook: Who really owns the digital strategy?
Industry analyst Jason Averbook is urging Chief HR Officers to step in take ownership of digital transformation strategies within their organisations.
PwC continues the digital upskilling trend
The consultancy firm is committing $10 million to develop the technology skills of more than 3,000 staff in Singapore.
Singapore escapes HSBC axe
As 10,000 jobs are cut across the banking group, the Lion City looks to set to survive unscathed in the latest round of downsizing.
Marcus Buckingham: Nine lies that HR should stop believing
Marcus Buckingham has told delegates to the HR Tech Conference and Exposition to stop fooling themselves around nine long-held myths.
Duty-free operator DFS bows to pressure
Hong Kong-based duty-free operator DFS Group has backed down and agreed to pay higher severance pay to laid-off workers in Singapore.
Malaysia and China join forces to boost tech skills
The two Asian countries will cooperate in technical and vocational education training to prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
HRM Five: Why emotional intelligence is a vital metric for hirers
This week’s HRM Five is guest-written by Professor Aarti Ramaswami, a senior academic with the ESSEC Business School in Asia-Pacific.
WeWork woes continue as people management called into question
After delaying its stockmarket flotation, the coworking office giant is now dealing with the fallout after its controversial CEO steps down.
China set to overtake the US in STEM talent by 2030
The tide is turning when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics talent, with China now boasting more current students.