Top 3 leadership lessons learnt during COVID-19
Audrey Cheong, Managing Director, FedEx Singapore, shares the leadership lessons she has learned in logistics and the crucial role they have played during COVID-19
John Sumser: Building fully data-driven decision processes
Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, John Sumser described the “incredible opportunity” for companies to build a fully data-driven decision process for the future.
6 Asian firms named in World’s Most Ethical Companies list
The companies are recognised for their business integrity and corporate citizenship after being named in the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies list.
E-scooter ban could lead to slowdown in food delivery firms
Around 7,000 food delivery riders have been affected by zero-tolerance policy on riding on Singapore’s footpaths.
Employees turning to technology to get back at bosses
Disgruntled staff are seeking revenge in creative ways by targeting technology and data to sabotage the workplace.
Wage defaults in the spotlight across China
Authorities in China are doubling down on national efforts to eradicate wage defaults across the economy.
Public workers in Rome strike across the city
The Italian capital was hit by multiple public sector strike actions, as trade unionists continue their fight against the new Mayor.
Expat sues Japanese broker over parental leave
Paternity leave is guaranteed under Japanese law, but few employees attempt to utilise it. One Canadian expat says that led to an uncomfortable workplace.
Should an employer act over a viral video?
Investment bank JP Morgan finds itself in the spotlight as footage of employee clashing with security guard goes viral in Singapore.
AHDO declares critical mass across Southeast Asia
WIth membership representing two thirds of the regional population, the ASEAN Human Development Organisation is flourishing.
Barclays fined by U.S watchdog for hiring practices
The British bank pays US$6.3 million to settle a SEC investigation into hiring friends and family of foreign officials in Asia-Pacific.
British government questions Thomas Cook’s directors’ salaries
Employees at Thomas Cook are worst hit in the mismanagement fiasco, and took to social media to air grievances.
23 Asia-Pacific companies recognised for diversity
Australia continues to lead the region with nine companies ranked among the world’s top 100 most diversity-focused organisations.
Oracle seminar: Advice for building the future ready workforce
In the age of disruption, jobs should be reinvented rather than eliminated as human talent and expertise are still required.
Cathay Pacific staff warned off Hong Kong protests
The Hong Kong-based airline has issued a warning to staff as local protests escalate throughout the city and shut down the airport.
Are companies going too far in their employee surveillance?
New tools allow companies to put their workers under the microscope like never before – but are the insights worth the implications for trust and privacy?
The complex world of flexible benefits and CPF in Singapore
Singapore’s Central Provident Fund payment rules can be confusing. TMF Group’s Aileen Ng shares some of the places where HR can go wrong.
Celebrity chef to pay back $8 million in staff underpayments
One of Australia’s most famous celebrity chefs will pay back millions to staff of his MADE Establishment restaurant group.
The impact of China’s “996” debate on foreign IT companies
Jessie Ye, an Associate Director with TMF Group in China, says IT companies should resist the domestic industry pressure for 12 hours shifts.
Deutsche Bank overhaul to cost 18,000 jobs
Deutsche Bank has announced an unprecedented restructure that will see its global workforce reduced by almost 20%.
How HR can become a cybersecurity ninja
Cybersecurity today has left the tech silo and is moving into the business front lines, where HR must play a key role in the people side of implementation.
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.