Myanmar’s migrant workers hit five million
Five million Myanmar nationals heading overseas as migrant labourers as job prospects in the country are limited and salaries remain low.
When leadership development misses the mark
New research has found leadership development programmes are not creating the transformational leaders that businesses need today.
New app to fill one million jobs in Malaysia by end of the year
More than a million jobs across 10 industries in Malaysia are forecast to be filled by the end of 2019 through the recently launched app, eRezeki.
IBM to collaborate with wearables companies to improve worker safety
IBM is collaborating with wearables companies to monitor worker safety in hazardous environments, using Internet of Things technologies.
How to ensure your leaders are primed for the era of disruption
As organisations continuously transform, they need to ensure that their people strategies of today are developing the leaders of tomorrow.
Salaries for AI expertise soar in India due to small talent pool
Indian organisations across the board are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, causing salaries for AI professionals to skyrocket.
Why successful transformation needs employee buy-in
When employee buy-in is overlooked, it reflects negatively not just on change efforts, but on all aspects of the organisation.
UOB employee in London sues over alleged racial discrimination
A British employee is suing United Overseas Bank’s London, saying that he was overlooked for a new role due not being Asian.
Employees want to feel like they’re part of a family
The study also found that employees are starting to question their own company’s corporate mission and values.
Two economic zones create 8,000 jobs in Zambia
Two economic zones set up by Chinese enterprises in Zambia have paved the way for the creation of over 8,000 jobs in the African nation.
A rewarding job matters to all age groups in Singapore
More than 40% of 18 to 29 year olds have a positive outlook on the economy, but less than half of of surveyed 50 to 60 year olds feel the same.
South Korean graduates face jobs scarcity
South Korean graduates are now finding it much harder to land permanent jobs, according to a survey of university students graduating later this year.
Breaking down the barriers to a skilled workforce
It’s not just up-skilling and re-skilling that workers will need in the age of Industry 4.0. A significant amount of “new-skilling” will also need to take place.
How 3M’s sustainability culture attracts the best talent
In an exclusive interview with HRM Magazine Asia, 3M’s Chief Sustainability Officer highlights how sustainability is a core part of 3M’s employer brand.
Vietnam’s consumer electronics sector faces recruitment boom
With more firms expected to relocate from China to Vietnam this year, there will likely be strong demand for labour in the latter.
Wirecard denies allegations of misconduct at Singapore office
Wirecard, the German fintech firm, has responded to media reports to deny reports of alleged wrongdoing at its Singapore office.
OECD urges South Korea to keep wage hikes moderate
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has warned South Korea to moderate any increases in its minimum wage.
Clark Freeport holds job fair to assist workers of Hanjin bankruptcy
Clark Freeport in the Philippines is hoping to aid ex-workers of shipyard find new employment after the recent bankruptcy of Hanjin’s local subsidiary.
Indonesia holds government forum to boost job creation
The Indonesia Development Forum 2019 will take place in July this year, signalling the government’s intent to spur jobs creation.
Pernod Ricard Korea employees to fight staff layoffs
PRK is planning to shed more than half of its workforce of 220 employees, although it will first seek out voluntary resignations.
Happy Chinese New Year from HRM Asia
As the chinese Year of the Dog draws to a close, the team here at HRM Asia wishes all our readers a very happy Year of the Pig!
Goldman Sachs ditches single-use plastic in offices
Starting last week, the US bank ditched throw-away plastic items like water bottles or silverware in its offices and cafeterias.
Subaru probe finds 3,400 staff were not paid for overtime work
The revelation that 3,400 employees were not paid overtime wages surfaced in an internal probe after the 2016 suicide of an overworked employee.
Thailand running out of young and skilled workers
Thailand’s labour force is facing a crisis due to the country’s low birth rate and rapidly ageing population.
Grab adds 400 high-value jobs in Malaysia with centre of excellence
The centre will house Grab’s core business strategy and operational functions, including legal, customer experience, financial services and creative services.
‘Brutal’ job interview experience in UK triggers anger online
A UK company has drawn flak online for its ‘brutal’ job interview process, which many employees feel is the most challenging aspect of working there.
Foreign workers in Japan hit record 1.46 million
Foreign workers in Japan have grown more than three times over the past 10 years, according to data released by the government.
Hyundai Motors to lay off 1,500 jobs in China
By the end of this quarter, the jobs at its Beijing plants are likely to be declared redundant, and the staff either laid off or transferred to other facilities.
How Linklaters is championing a culture of diversity and inclusion
The Global Diversity Manager at Linklaters talks to HRM Magazine Asia about how the international law firm is working hard towards workforce parity.
Pakistan launches program to provide jobs for youth
Educated youth in Pakistan who remain unemployed are expected to find job opportunities under a new national job programme.