India’s lockdown period saw companies adopt a WFH arrangement for their staff, cutting down on staff strength, hiring freelancers and outsourcing tasks.
Working with Asia-Pacific's top organisations, Top Employers Institute is continuing to identify trends in HR strategies and workplace practices.
The government’s intervention and support are crucial in the early stage of innovation and tech development, says city financial chief.
Organisations need to rethink change, embracing it with a digital mindset that will empower their employees to adapt.
To overcome the fallout from the pandemic, Indonesia has urged fellow ASEAN member countries to accelerate digitalisation.
There are large potential returns to be reaped by businesses, stemming from productivity increases from fourth industrial revolution tech, says ADB.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government will initiate a seed fund for startups of Rs10 billion (US$136.3 million).
John Sumser explains why organisations need to priortise health and safety as they explore approaches to create business continuity.
Looking ahead to 2021, global industry analyst and dean of the Josh Bersin Academy, Josh Bersin, highlights some of the key lessons HR learnt in 2020.
The year 2021 represents an opportunity for organisations to rethink many of their processes and practices.
Malaysia's leading property developer sees their employees' mental wellbeing as a priority.
HRM Asia talks to some of the leading HR thought leaders on how organisations can make a successful transition into 2021.
After a largely difficult and uncertain 2020, HR faces the challenge of reinvigorating employees, as well as helping their organisations develop strategies that will ensure success in 2021.
The government is partnering international venture capital fund managers to create jobs, said Malaysia’s finance minister.
Australians need to change what, when and how they learn to prepare for the workplace of the future.
The pact will allow both countries to conduct businesses with greater efficiency, increased trust, and reduced costs or digital barriers.
The Ministry of Science and ICT will invest US$5.3 billion on science and information and communication technology (ICT) research in 2021.
A joint initiative by the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and UN Development Programme (UNDP) will boost the kingdom’s e-commerce drive and create jobs.
The country aims to teach 5,200 vocational students per year to meet the estimated future demand of 200,000 robotics-trained workers by 2024.
Eligible SMEs under the programme can obtain financing of up to RM$1 million for working capital.
The country’s machinery and equipment (M&E) sector, which accounts for 85% of local SMEs, needs to adopt digital solutions to stay competitive.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expecting digital banks to employ a “sizeable number of people”.
The country has rolled out a dedicated delivery service programme, subsidising costs for delivery bags and uniforms for delivery workers.
31% of employers said virtual hiring gave them wider access to talent, while 28% said that it allowed flexibility and convenience.
Technology-enabled solutions, especially those using automation, will impact the majority of human resource (HR) roles in the near future.
Roles are set to change when companies’ adopt technologies that will transform tasks, jobs and skills, creating new employment opportunities.
A*Star researchers will provide technical expertise to companies and help mentor SIT interns.
Prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has launched MalaysiaBiz – a one-stop government portal that aims to streamline the setting up of businesses.
PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the country’s technology-based agencies and companies must be headed by leaders who are technical professionals.
Cornerstone OnDemand’s new research highlights the importance of organisations improving the skills of their people in order to face future challenges.