HR has drifted off-course, and it’s time to take stock
Many HR business units are suffering under the weight of expectations from both the business and employees.
IIUI pioneers online job portal in Pakistan
The International Islamic University Islamabad in Pakistan has launched an online job portal, making it the first to implement such an initiative locally.
UOB partners with SMU to build up data skillsets of workforce
It is hoped that the partnership will help to generate a pipeline of students who are skilled in accounting and data analytics in Singapore.
HR Job of the Week: Head of HR for an international law firm
Take a seat at the board table, and ultimate responsibility for all Asia-Pacific people matters across this large, international law firm.
HR Tech Think Tank: Employee engagement software
Effective software is an important part of building talent engagement today. But it’s definitely not the only requirement.
HRM Asia’s top stories for November, 2018
Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of November, from Elon Musk smoking marijuana, to Singapore’s best workplaces.
Building a powerful employer brand through social networks
In a highly competitive talent market, a strong employer brand is imperative component of a long-term talent strategy, writes Sam Neo.
Esprit Holdings to cut jobs, shut stores due to profit loss
Hong Kong-listed apparel company Esprit Holdings will cut jobs and shut stores, even as it struggles with competition from online and ‘fast-fashion’ retailers.
Bangalore pays highest salaries in all of India
LinkedIn India revealed in a recent survey that Bangalore City pays the highest salaries in all of India.
Apple’s largest supplier Hon Hai denies cutting 100,000 jobs
The chairman of Hon Hai, better known as Foxconn, has brushed off reports of massive layoffs at the electronics manufacturing giant.
Calls to allow sick leave without doctor’s note in Singapore
A proposal calls for employees in Singapore to be allowed to call in sick up to three days without a doctor’s note.
Asian nations lead global salary increases for 2019
According to a new report, Asia is expected to see the greatest real salary increases in 2019; particularly India, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Malaysian youths will do ‘dangerous, dirty, difficult’ jobs for higher pay
More Malaysian youths will probably be willing to do ‘dangerous, dirty and difficult’ jobs if they are paid more.
Major tech firms vow to train 20 million Southeast Asian workers
The world’s major technology firms pledge to transform workers in Southeast Asia with digital skills development and jobs by 2020.
Hong Kong women are most willing to sacrifice career for family in Asia
A survey by HSBC has found that a quarter of Hong Kong women would sacrifice their career for their children.
IKEA reviews cutting 7,500 admin jobs globally
IKEA Group plans to cut 7,500 administrative jobs worldwide, in which the expected redundancies consist of 5% of the company’s current workforce.
Elon Musk video triggers NASA safety review of SpaceX and Boeing
NASA has demanded a safety review of the workplace culture at SpaceX and Boeing, after a video of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk smoking pot appeared.
Chinese institutions do well in global employability rankings
Chinese institutions have done well in producing graduates ready for worldwide employability in Asia, next to Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.
#NoFilter: Fighting the office clock-watchers
It might be a mistake for organisations to worry more about the exact time that staff get in, than about the quality and efficiency of their work.
Chinese steel firm to create 50,000 jobs in the Philippines
A Chinese steel company will set up in Mindanao, Philippines and thereby create 50,000 jobs in the country.
New retirement age in Vietnam to take effect in 2021
The retirement age for male and female workers could increase from 60 and 55 at present to 62 and 60 respectively from 2021.
How to help your employees improve their networking skills
Why HR professionals and bosses should encourage – and help – their employees to improve their networking skills.
Foreign interns flee Japan due to low pay
Thousands of foreign intern have quit Japanese jobs in the last two years alone, and only a few want to continue working in the country.
Southeast Asia digital economy to create 1.7 million jobs by 2025
The Internet economy is set to create 1.7 million full-time jobs in Southeast Asia by 2025, three times the number in 2018.
Singapore Think Tank brings HR and stakeholders together
The Institute for HR Professionals aimed to inspire some high-level thinking on today’s challenges for workforce managers.
HR Festival Asia: The must-see speakers
Three of the biggest thought leaders in HR and technology – including Josh Bersin – will be sharing their exclusive insights at HR Festival Asia.
Staying ahead of the serviced apartments game
Serviced apartment providers in the Asia-Pacific region are continuing to expand their horizons, despite stiff competition from multiple directions.
Nissan chairman arrested over misconduct
Carlos Ghosn, who is also chairman and CEO of Renault, has been arrested by Japanese authorities for “significant acts of misconduct”.
Singapore tops Asia-Pacific nations in talent competitiveness
According to the IMD World Talent Ranking 2018, Singapore leads the Asia-Pacific pack, followed by Hong Kong and Malaysia.
After an 18-month search, Flipkart names new HR head
Flipkart has made a key appointment of a chief HR officer, which has remained vacant for about 18 months.