#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.
1,000 people show up to support fair and inclusive workplaces

The New Paper Big Walk 2018 in Singapore welcomed more than 1,000 participants to walk in support of building fair and inclusive workplaces for all.
Singapore not backing down on foreign worker restrictions

The restrictions on cheap foreign labour has forced companies to invest in technology and other productivity-boosting measures.
Most Vietnamese workers looking to change jobs in 2019

Most Vietnamese workers want to switch jobs in 2019 due to a lack of career advancement, according to a survey.
Toshiba to slash 7,000 global jobs in five years

The struggling Japanese corporation will be cutting 5% of its workforce over the next five years, in a bid to boost profitability.
What makes Mastercard a great place to work

According to Mastercard’s head of HR for Asia-Pacific, the company wants to help employees to be at their best both on and off the job.
Vietnamese workers earn most in Japan and South Korea

Compared to Taiwan and the Middle East, a Vietnamese worker earned more working in Japan and South Korea in the 2010-2017 period.
Harsh factory environments triggering Chinese workers’ suicides

China’s massive electronics production factories often faces allegations of poor labour conditions, resulting in high employee suicide cases.
Companies in Singapore recognised for corporate giving efforts

Some 60 “champions of good” in Singapore’s business world have been commended for driving corporate stewardship and social impact.
Up to 340,000 foreign workers likely to enter Japan in five years

Japan is expecting up to 340,000 foreign workers in the next five years in order to tackle the serious local talent shortage in the country.
South Korea’s unemployment rate rises in October

South Korea’s jobless rate increases in October, as dismal job conditions continue in the retail and hospitality sector.
How to continuously evolve as a leader

A Managing Director explains how working across diverse internal teams in three vastly different regions helped shape her leadership style.
UAE looks to new markets to attract talent

Companies in the United Arab Emirates are looking beyond Europe and the US to attract skilled staff into the country.
HR professionals in India among top three most in demand

India has seen a surge in talent demand in various industries including Automobile, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.
Bosch Southeast Asia’s long-term investment in talent

In the second part of this exclusive interview, Bosch Southeast Asia’s HR Director explains how the company looks to the future.
11,000 HSBC employees to get more days off

HSBC in Hong Kong has raised the number of days off from 22 to 24 for certain grades of staff, with the aim of improving work-life balance.
Honda’s Bangladeshi plant to begin manufacturing

Honda has established a new factory in Bangladesh and believes that the motorcycle industry will further contribute to the national economy.
For the maritime sector to keep up, HR must transform

New approaches to maritime talent attraction and retention are crucial if the industry wishes to thrive in Industry 4.0.
Pakistan committed to fulfilling 10 million jobs promise

The Pakistani government is working to fulfill its promise of 10 million jobs, in addition to five million new homes.