It’s hard to do anything without talented people
Chief People Officer at Workday Ashley Goldsmith explains how important it is to attract and keep the right people for the success of an organisation.
Verizon Media calling out for new superheroes
Sandy Gould, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Diversity & Inclusion at Verizon Media shares the company’s innovative new talent strategy.
Employers spend more time coaching underperformers
Poorly performing employees affect both office morale and long-term profits, as employers strive to coach them.
Employees feeling more burned out than ever before
But simply listening to employees makes them far more engaged and leads to a significant reduction in burnout, according to new report from O.C. Tanner.
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.
Asia- Pacific will see medical benefit costs rise by 10% next year
The Asia region is expected to see a significant rise in medical benefit costs, although they will vary vastly from country to country.
New perspectives on calculating the cost of employee turnover
Beyond out-of-pocket hiring and onboarding costs, how does turnover affect overall operations? Peter Cappeli looks at the latest economic research
Workers fare better when employer is kind
Acts of kindness by the employers of bus drivers determined the overall state of their mental and physical health.
A third of employees would prefer a robot boss – if it is friendly
New US research shows there is still a fear of technology replacing jobs, but plenty of staff feel prepared to embrace technology at the highest levels.
Ram Charan’s biggest advice for Chief HR Officer success
Ram Charan, keynote speaker at HR Technology Conference & Exposition® China, shared some key ideas for HR leaders in the digital age.
The strange and unheard of job roles coming soon
Technology and disruption are causing some jobs to dry up; but there are some unique and economically-valuable roles that are set to take their place.
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.
Singapore’s CPF Board retrieves $2.7 billion from errant employers
The sum collected will be paid to workers who had been short-changed by their errant employers over a number of years.
Jason Averbook: Five steps to digital transformation
Jason Averbook writes the “People Side of Digital” column for HR Executive magazine in the US. He shares five vital steps for digital transformation.
Singtel announces $45 million investment in digital education
The organization is pushing its employees to further their education and skills with a significant investment.
Talent mismatch improves in Singapore’s job market
A drop in the mismatch reflects Singapore’s strong economy as the job landscape evolves with employers and job seekers adjusting.
Starbucks rolls out new employee benefits
The coffee giant will bring in a raft of improvements to lure workers and streamline mundane tasks amid aggressive competition.
What do millennials think about workplace dress codes?
In a surprise outcome, new research suggests millennials believe “dressing up” for work boosts performance.
British Airways pilots strike over pay and conditions
Thousands of workers stranded as pilots of British carrier go on strike seeking higher pay through profit sharing.
Workers should not expect benefits to stay competitive
Malaysia tells its workers that they should not expect benefits such as flexible work arrangements and childcare leave.
HRM Five: Moving staff into coworking spaces
They could be the future of working, so here’s a chance to get up-to-speed on maximising the benefits of shared office space.
South Koreans use technology to fight workplace bullies
Spy gadgets are rising in popularity to record abuse and harassment by bosses following changes in law.
Shopee sees talent pool doubling in near future
Shopee moves to new headquarters in Singapore, as Asia’s Silicon Valley houses expanding technology talent.
Readers Choice Awards: Nine days left to nominate!
The clock is ticking fast on this year’s Readers Choice Awards: nominations absolutely must be finalised by the end of next week.
Preparing today’s workforce for tomorrow
James McKew, Asia-Pacific Regional Director for Universal Robots, says the stage is now being set for greater human-robot collaboration.
Frasers Hospitality: Always in good hands
Frasers Hospitality ensures that relocating employees are always well-taken care of, from the very start of their assignments to the very finish.
McDonald’s Corp: Inside a fast-evolving culture
McDonald’s Corp has been deliberately evolving its internal culture, as global director of HR Analytics Derek Berube explains.
Petronas named most attractive employer in Malaysia
Petronas is voted most attractive employer in Malaysia, while Singapore Airlines picks up honour for Singapore.
Firm’s online presence matters to Indian job seekers
Job seekers in India seek companies online presence before applying and want to read employer reviews.
Graduate female employees hit a peak influencing changes at work
Female college graduates dominate in the work place influencing compensation packages.