China to introduce new measures to maintain stable employment
The country needs to create 15 million new jobs in 2019 to support the record number of at 8.34 million college graduates that will enter the job market.
One million tech-savvy teens needed to boost Thai e-commerce
To boost e-commerce capabilities, Thailand is establishing up the first e-commerce park dedicated to digital training.
HR Festival Asia Speaker Spotlight: Daniel Kusmanto
In advance of HR Festival Asia, the region’s largest gathering of the HR and tech industries, we chat with one of the event’s slated expert speakers.
Aviva partners IMDA to train cloud computing professionals
The cloud computing training programme will upskill new and existing employees and enhance the company’s digital capabilities.
How Thai conglomerate CP Group is going global
Thai conglomerate CP Group has far-reaching international aspirations, and it is looking to its 300,000 plus workforce to drive these ambitions.
Malaysia’s labour market remains upbeat
Labour force growth and employment growth has been outpacing unemployment growth since March 2017, according to a new report.
South Korea’s jobless rate hits its highest level since 2001
The unemployment rate in South Korea exceeded that of the US for the first time in 17 years, in 2018’s third quarter.
HR has to be willing to let go of past practices: Josh Bersin
In the second part of our exclusive interview, Josh Bersin talks about the outlook for HR technology, and how HR can evolve beyond service delivery.
Indonesian Manpower Ministry calls for flexible working for women
If plans by the Indonesia Manpower Ministry come to fruition, women in the country will soon enjoy more flexible working hours.
Glassdoor now in Singapore, Hong Kong, and New Zealand
Many in these three territories have already been using the website, but they will now be served by bespoke, localised sites.
Learn how to adapt to Industry 4.0 at HR Festival Asia’s CxO Symposium
At HR Festival Asia’s exclusive CxO Symposium, business leaders will have the opportunity to learn about the latest visionary research and thinking.
90% of Taiwanese workers are considering change of career
The most popular reasons for desiring change were low pay, poor working conditions, and poor company prospects.
Rising labour costs a top threat to Japanese firms in Asia
The majority of Japanese firms operating in Asia consider rising labour costs and the shortage of skilled labour as their top concerns.
Amazon to hire 1,300 more workers in India in regional recruitment drive
It plans to expand beyond its e-commerce and cloud business into areas such as payments, content, voice-assistance, and food retail.
Indian-owned Jaguar Land Rover to slash 4,500 jobs
The company has suffered its first sales drop in China in 20 years, and a lower demand for diesel vehicles in Europe.
Japanese government in hot water over labour data collection
The wide-spread error has resulted in an underpayment of unemployment benefits, in the range of billions of yen.
Lessons for digital leaders of the future
Leaders and companies that put people and culture at the forefront are more successful at managing the complex challenges of transformation.
Hong Kong’s minimum wage sees highest increase ever
Hong Kong’s minimum wage will increase to HK$37.50 per hour, from the current HK$34.50 – the highest since it was introduced.
Jobless rate in Sri Lanka eased slightly in Q3, 2018
Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate declined slightly in the third quarter of 2018 year on year, according to a government report.
China-Pakistan economic corridor to generate 700,000 jobs
A recent study forecasts that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor is likely to generate up to 700,000 jobs in Pakistan by 2030.
Thought Leaders Special: Josh Bersin gets real on HR
In an exclusive interview, Josh Bersin discusses the new people management practices demanded by the volatile new business landscape.
Germany on hiring spree of Filipino nurses
Germany is accepting applications for up to 400 positions for Filipino nurses under a bilateral jointed initiative called the Triple Win Project.
The current state and future possibilities of talent management
We look at the ways talent management in Asia-Pacific is being enhanced through targeted technology and software applications.
Taiwanese workers to get lower bonuses for Lunar New Year
Taiwanese firms are now expected to give lower year-end bonuses for the upcoming Chinese New Year in early February.
Pakistan needs to add 1.3 million jobs each year by 2035: United Nations
Pakistan will need to create an additional 1.3 million jobs every year until 2035, owing to the country’s fast growing working-age population.
Cornerstone OnDemand appoints new managing director of Asia
Cornerstone OnDemand has appointed a new Managing Director of Asia to lead sales, marketing, client success, and alliances.
Thousands of Hungarians protest ‘slave law’ on overtime
The law allows employers to compel up to 400 hours per year of overtime from employees; effectively an extra day a week.
India lost more than 10 million jobs in 2018, claims think tank
More than 10 million jobs were lost in India last year, according to a recent report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy.
Using new digital media as a recruitment tool
When building your employer brand on social media, there is no one-size fits all approach, and each platform yields different demographics and reactions.
HR Festival Asia: More elite speakers revealed
Expert analysis, innovative solutions, and first-class case studies will be on show at the inaugural HR Festival Asia in May.