Hong Kong’s HR dilemma: Can technology and empathy coexist in the race for talent?
AsiaHRM’s Rita Tsui highlights how HR in Hong Kong is evolving into a strategic force amid digital transformation, talent shifts, and uncertainty.
Organisations in Asia-Pacific prioritising skills over experience to build future-ready workforces
Organisations across Asia-Pacific are shifting to skills-based talent strategies to boost workforce agility, resilience, and future-readiness, Aon report finds.
Doing more with less: Employers in Hong Kong rethink benefits as costs soar
Rising costs and talent pressures are driving employers in Hong Kong to rethink benefits, says WTW’s Eric Lam, with smarter spending now essential.
Why the contractor boom in Asia-Pacific demands a rethink on talent strategy
The contractor surge in Asia-Pacific signals opportunity but navigating compliance and crafting regionally smart benefits is now essential for growth.
Innovation and ownership: The cornerstones of COURTS Singapore’s enduring success
COURTS Singapore redefines talent strategy by cultivating a culture of ownership, innovation, and growth to drive long-term performance.
The borderless workforce: Navigating the new era of global hiring in Asia-Pacific
Remote work is reshaping talent strategies across Asia-Pacific, promoting organisations to embrace global hiring, integrated platforms, and flexible workforce models.
Singapore workforce more confident, but rising stress and falling job satisfaction create a widening rift
Singapore’s workforce feels more aligned and confident, yet surging stress and declining satisfaction point to mounting pressures on employee wellbeing.
Drop in CFO turnover puts spotlight on succession planning for APAC HR leaders
A decline in CFO turnover signals Asia-Pacific’s deep-rooted preference for internal talent, continuity, and family-driven leadership cultures.
New Zealand boosts parental leave payments starting July
Working parents in New Zealand will receive increased paid parental leave from July 1, with weekly payments rising to NZ$788.66.
Why the future of work depends on the future of learning
Dr Samson Tan reflects on Singapore’s future-ready workforce, sharing insights on AI, lifelong learning, and evolving adult education models.
“Architects of people and culture”: Inside Shiseido’s award-winning HR strategy
Under Roselin Lee’s leadership, Shiseido Asia Pacific is redefining HR with a purpose-driven, inclusive culture that empowers people.
Silence over harassment persists in South Korean workplaces despite stronger prevention policies
A government survey finds 75.2% of employees in South Korea who experienced sexual harassment did not report, highlighting persistent workplace gaps.
Singapore’s Q3 hiring outlook holds steady amid global uncertainty
With 43% of employers planning to hire, Singapore’s labour market signals resilience and agility amid global uncertainty and shifting priorities.
Beyond 60: Why HR holds the key to a human-centred retirement rethink
Raising the retirement age may ease fiscal strain—but as Jennifer Dunbar warns, it risks unbalancing lives without HR foresight.
Bill mandating P200 wage hike passed in the Philippines
The House of Representatives has approved a landmark P200 daily wage hike bill.
Hong Kong raises age cap for skilled foreign employees to address labour shortage
Hong Kong has raised the age limit for skilled foreign employees to 40 to tackle acute labour shortages in technical sectors.
CHRO Indonesia 2025 to address HR’s AI-powered future
Indonesia’s top HR leaders will gather at CHRO Indonesia 2025 to explore AI, innovation, and the future of work.
Talent crunch in Asia-Pacific drives focus on reskilling and strategic human capital planning
Half of Asia-Pacific executives struggle to attract and retain talent, urging HR to drive digital transformation and human-centred skill development, says Forvis Mazars’ Iris Goh.
Singapore private uni grads face tougher job market
Fewer than half of private school graduates secured full-time jobs in 2024, widening the employment gap with autonomous university peers.
Beyond automation: Thailand HR Tech explores the human side of HR transformation
As technology reshapes the world of work, Thailand HR Tech 2025 invites leaders to co-create a future built on trust and purpose.
Taiwan’s jobless rate hits 25-year low for April
Taiwan’s jobless rate held steady in April at 3.36%, as unemployment fell by 4,000, signalling sustained labour market stability.
How DHL went from nosedive to sky high by lifting its people
Faced with financial collapse, DHL made a bold bet on people—not panic—and emerged stronger, prouder, and more profitable than ever.
Calls grow for flexible options as Malaysia considers raising retirement age
Malaysia’s proposal to raise the retirement age to 65 sparks calls for flexibility to support both older and younger employees.
Finance professionals in Singapore eye entrepreneurship and skills development, ACCA survey finds
Entrepreneurial ambitions, sustainability goals, and AI skill gaps are reshaping career expectations among finance professionals in Singapore.
Malaysia’s labour market expands in Q1 2025
Malaysia’s labour demand continues to rise, creating more opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled employees.
Japan to launch five-year plan to boost wages and productivity in SMEs
Japan is launching a five-year plan to boost SME wages and productivity, targeting key industries with ¥60 trillion investment.
AI and automation poised to revolutionise payroll, empowering HR strategy
Over half of multinational companies in Singapore are leveraging AI and automation to streamline payroll and minimise manual processes.
Day 2 of HR Tech Asia 2025: Rethinking talent, work, and the human element
HR Tech Asia 2025 spotlighted empathy, agility, and purpose as key drivers of transformative talent strategies and future-ready workplaces.
Work takes centre stage for South Korea’s younger workforce, new report finds
South Korea’s younger workforce prioritises work above all else, reshaping gender roles and signalling urgent policy reform opportunities.
Day 1 of HR Tech Asia 2025: Building tech fluency and inclusive AI for the future of work
HR Tech Asia 2025 challenged HR leaders to rethink strategies amid AI disruption, digital acceleration, and changing workforce needs.