More training needed to foster productive employment: Malaysia’s Economy Minister

Malaysia has transitioned into an ageing society, where 7% or more of the population are aged 65 and above.
CHRO Online Malaysia: Redefining leadership in a transformed workplace

Over 120 CHROs attended CHRO Online Malaysia, which highlighted the key priorities facing HR and business leaders in 2021.
Singapore prioritises employees’ physical and mental well-being

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will work with employers and building owners to better manage infectious diseases in the workplace.
Philippines: Hiring falls by more than 50%, fierce competition for jobs

COVID-19 has caused hiring in the country to decline by more than 50%, with more applicants vying for the same job.
Taiwan sees fall in number of furloughed workers

This marks an improvement from June’s high number of 31,000, which has fallen as the economic impact of COVID-19 has waned.
CHRO Online Malaysia examines leadership priorities in 2021

Thought leaders like Jason Averbook and Josh Bersin will join speakers from ADP and Microsoft in discussing some of the key challenges facing leaders .
Japan sets up support body for foreign workers

The move by the Japanese government seeks to make the country more attractive for foreigners to work in by taking care of workers’ wellbeing.
Singapore’s world talent ranking rises one level

Singapore has been ranked ninth in 2020’s list of the most competitive countries for talent globally, by the IMD World Competitiveness Centre.
Workers in Indonesia sent home without pay amid recession

With Indonesia falling into its first recession in 22 years, an increasing number of workers are being laid off without pay.
Number of layoffs by SMEs spikes in South Korea

The percentage of workers “temporarily laid off” by small and medium sized companies rose sharply from 28.0% in August to 50.1% in September.
45.2% of workers in South Korea can take off days whenever they want: Survey

This ratio is lower among female, non-regular, and low-income workers.
Singapore government sets up taskforce to tackle migrant workers’ mental health care

Actions will be implemented in three overlapping phases over the next two years.
CHRO Indonesia Online looks at what’s ahead in 2021

Over 130 CHROs attended CHRO Indonesia, which examines issues such as how HR tech will impact the workplace in 2021.
Degrees good, skills essential – The new validation for today’s workforce

Skills will form the key component in driving today’s workforce, as companies begin to place a higher value and focus on skills.
A new era of learning in the new world of work

Workforces need to focus on upskilling business skills such as communication and leadership, says Skillsoft.
Malaysia: Work from home or work from hotel?

Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO or PKP) has given rise to an alternative for the WFH acronym – work from hotel.
Indian government relaxes guidelines to ease into remote working

The new guidelines cut compliance for the IT industry, removing reporting obligations for firms, and easing the way for WFH to take place.
Australian unions want better protection for WFH workers

Unions in Australia unions are evaluating if more protection would be needed so that workers do not face discrimination or loss of pay and benefits.
Job mismatch rate among Malaysian graduates more than doubled

Malaysian graduates are either unemployed six months after completing their studies, or are taking jobs they are overskilled for.
India: Diwali bonuses bring cheer for employees

Public and private companies in India are giving out bonuses to their employees for the upcoming festival of lights.
Mastercard builds workforce and learning agility for the future of work

Speaking with HRM Asia, Mastercard’s Amanda Gervay highlights how the company builds long-term success through demonstrating workforce agility.
Leading an agile workforce for an adaptable organisation

At CHRO Series Indonesia, ADP and Microsoft will address key workforce issues as organsiations look to navigate successfully beyond the pandemic.
WSDeg offered by SIT provides learning platform for upskilling

Syamim Bin Selamat, a Principal Assistant Engineer with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA), shares his learning experience with WSDeg.
Four pillars to a digital vision

Jason Averbook, who will be a keynote speaker at CHRO Online Series 2020, describes the four pillars that will support a Digital Vision.
Why ethics should be at the heart of HR tech decisions

When making COVID-19 judgements – like whether to bring workers back to the office – HR needs to think about what is right and safe for workers.
9 key lessons from HR Tech

At the recently concluded virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, industry leaders explored the challenges of 2020 and the opportunities to come.
10 new realities about the ‘new normal’

At the virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, which is taking place from October 27-30, leaders from Cornerstone shared insights on how HR can keep up with rapid-fire change.
Redefining priorities in a changing business environment

Speaking with HRM Asia, ADP’s Peter Hadley explains how organisations should approach people leadership, payroll and technology in order to be successful beyond the pandemic.
Going remote for good? 5 tips to keep employees at the heart of your decision

In the process of organisational transformation, putting people first gives you the greatest chance at sustainable success.
Embracing organisation culture, delivering positive experience

With the firm belief that happy employees lead to happy guests, Ramada and Days Hotels by Wyndham Singapore is focused on fostering a positive organisational culture.