RCA2018: Best Leadership Development Consultancy
Singapore’s Center for Creative Leadership pulled in the most votes, and also the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Leadership Development in 2018.
Three things we learned at HR Tech Think Tank
How can HR professionals best equip themselves for the new, digital world of work? We bring you some of the key learning points from HR Tech Think Tank.
Debunking workforce myths of the hospitality industry
Danny Li, co-founder, AsiaHospitalityCareers.com, sheds light on the reality of the hospitality industry’s employment outlook.
Japan to open 50,000 jobs to Filipinos from 2019
The Japanese ambassador to the Philippines says the country will open its doors to more Filipino workers, mainly to serve its aging population.
China’s semiconductor industry in serious talent shortage
China’s semiconductor industry is facing a major talent shortfall of up to 400,000 people by 2020, according a new report.
RCA2018: Best HR Consultancy
Talent Plus earned its second Readers’ Choice Award for 2018 in the highly-prized category of Best HR Consultancy.
Prudential Singapore does away with mandatory retirement age
Employees will now have the opportunity to retire only when they feel ready to do so, keeping their salary and benefits intact until then.
What to know about the workforce of the future
As Puneet Swani writes, companies are now challenged with defining their workforce for the future, even as they grapple with transformation.
Asia-Pacific’s cybersecurity workforce gap hits 2.14m
Asia’s shortage is attributed to the region’s growing economies and the enactment of new cybersecurity and data privacy legislation.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Cloud Systems
Software developer Info-Tech Systems has been lauded in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards, taking out the Best Cloud Solutions category.
Paytm employees arrested for blackmailing CEO
The employees had attempted to extort almost $300 million from the Indian e-commerce company’s founder and CEO.
Weird: Giant python crashes staff meeting at Chinese bank
Talk about a wake-up call – employees at a bank branch in China were startled when a giant snake dropped in.
Technology disruption in the spotlight at HR Tech Think Tank
Over 200 HR professionals took part in the inaugural HR Tech Think Tank, hosted by HRM Asia on Friday, October 19.
Hong Kong’s TVB cuts 150 jobs in restructuring efforts
Hong Kong commercial broadcaster Television Broadcasts Limited has cut 150 jobs as it looks to restructure operations.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018 – That’s a wrap!
Our final list is a diverse showcase of HR leaders who are on clear upward trajectories towards increasingly strategic and far-reaching roles.
Organisations not future-ready, say Asia-Pacific HR leaders
A new study has found that most HR leaders in the region are hesitant to say that their organisations are future-ready.
Labour market reform among Malaysia’s top priorities
There will be a focus on improving labour efficiency and productivity, enhancing access to quality education and training.
RCA2018: Best Business Hotel
Equarius Hotel, part of the Resorts World Sentosa complex, was named the Best Business Hotel in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ensuring quality jobs for blue-collar workers in the future
Companies must work with in partnership with governments and workers to ensure that transformation leaves no man behind.
Preparing transport workers for reskilling worldwide
The International Transport Workers’ Federation and the Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute are teaming up to prepare for transformation.
Millions at risk of losing jobs due to global trade wars
The exacerbation of trade wars present “real risks” to the global economy, with as many as millions of jobs on the line.
‘Work-from-home’ bill gets senate and house approval in Phillippines
A proposed work-from-home bill will soon provide Filipino workers with the option for greater work-life balance.
RCA2018: Best Corporate MICE Venue (Southeast Asia)
Oakwood Hotel and Residence Sri Racha was named the best corporate-level MICE player in Southeast Asia, in a first for the Readers’ Choice Awards.
Grab drivers switch to newly launched Go-Jek
Grab drivers are hoping Go-Jek will offer better work conditions, as thousands registered on their portal just a few hours after its launch.
Robert Walters net fee income in Europe and Asia rose in Q3
Robert Walters reports increased hiring in Europe and Asia, with recruitment activity at its highest levels across Britain.
RCA2018: Best Career Conversation Provider
TrainingGearAsia was a worthy winner of this new category, giving the company a record three Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018.
RCA2018: Best Corporate Wellness Provider
Fullerton Health outscored its rivals to claim the Best Corporate Wellness Provider trophy at the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018
NTU PACE College: Building digital skills at every level
Nanyang Technology University’s PACE College believes every organisation should have the chance to seize the advantages that digital literacy can bring.
South Korean firms shift to blind hiring
South Korean firms are adopting blind hiring for select positions, so that they focus more on skills and performance.
Taiwan Solar cutting 20% of its workforce
Taiwan solar firms are seeking to survive the industry downturn by cutting jobs as part of efforts to streamline production.