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.
What does WFH really mean in Malaysia?
The Malaysian Employers Federation has called for more clarity on the government’s work-from-home (WFH) directive.
Presentation by Oracle’s Shaakun Khanna
Shaakun Khanna, Oracle’s Head of HCM Applications Strategy, talks about how the workforce can navigate the new normal.
Sumser: Predicting the next closure—is it possible?
You can prepare all you want, but will you be able to predict the coming of the next big office closure?
How HR can manage through change and embrace opportunities
Jason Averbook will be a keynote speaker at the virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, which is taking place from October 27-30.
What is HR’s role in advancing D&I?
Dr Tolonda Tolbert will be speaking at the virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, which is taking place from October 27-30.
How to keep the spotlight on purpose as the pandemic drags on
Purpose, supported by technology, can help move organizations through crisis, says HR Tech keynoter Stacia Garr.
Resiliency has never been more important
Marcus Buckingham will be speaking at the virtual HR Tech Conference, which is taking place from October 27-30.
What is the impact of prolonged uncertainty on HR technology?
John Sumser will be speaking at the virtual HR Tech Conference, which is taking place from October 27-30.