Chinese doll factory investigated over workplace abuse claims
The workers at a toy factory in Heyuan, China, were working illegally overtime, and often earning less than SG$1.80 per hour.
HR Development Awards recognises companies investing in human capital
The HR Development Awards, held over November 27-28, recognise outstanding Malaysian employers for their investment in human capital.
Jobless rate for South Koreans in late 20s hits highest level since 2010
The unemployment rate for Koreans in their late 20s is double that of Japan, and is at its highest since 2010.
Thomson Reuters to axe 3,200 jobs worldwide
Layoffs at Thomson Reuters will trim 12% of the media giant’s workforce, and eliminate 3,200 jobs to streamline the business and reduce costs.
Business leaders in Singapore struggle to balance demands
Business leaders are struggling to cope with the diverse demands of employees, customers and the wider society.
Sharp lays off over 3,000 foreign workers in Japan
Sharp has restructured its manufacturing base in Japan as it moves production of iPhone sensors to a Chinese plant owned by Foxconn.
Hong Kong firms losing new staff during probation
Nearly half of Hong Kong’s financial employers have had an employee resign during their probation period due to poor onboarding processes.
Standard Chartered slashing jobs in Dubai, Singapore
Standard Chartered’s job cuts are expected to affect Singapore employees, according to sources familiar with the matter.
A third of South Korea’s elderly work low-paid jobs after retirement
South Korea has a high elderly employment rate as many seniors work to help cover their living costs, with almost one-third holding low-wage jobs.
Small meeting spaces are fast becoming smart workspaces
Companies are increasingly experimenting with technology-enabled huddle rooms, which satisfy this need for real-time, productive collaboration.
Hilton awards hotel employees month-long sabbaticals
The annual “Hilton Thrive Sabbatical” gives 10 employees global opportunities to give back, or live a dream.
General Motors to cut more than 14,000 jobs across North America
General Motors will conduct several plant closures across the US and reduce its salaried workforce by more than 14,000 employees.
Ted Baker employees petition against culture of ‘forced hugging’
Staff at Ted Baker allege that there is a culture of harassment at the company that is “wilfully ignored by those in charge”.
Bayer AG slashing 12,000 jobs worldwide
Bayer AG is expected to restructure 12,000 jobs – effectively some 10% of its workforce – as it exits peripheral businesses like animal health.
Indonesians, Indians most optimistic workers in Asia-Pacific
Indonesian and Indian workers are more confident about career opportunities than those in any other major economy in Asia Pacific.
HR Tech Think Tank: Employee engagement software
Effective software is an important part of building talent engagement today. But it’s definitely not the only requirement.
HRM Asia’s top stories for November, 2018
Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of November, from Elon Musk smoking marijuana, to Singapore’s best workplaces.
Building a powerful employer brand through social networks
In a highly competitive talent market, a strong employer brand is imperative component of a long-term talent strategy, writes Sam Neo.
Esprit Holdings to cut jobs, shut stores due to profit loss
Hong Kong-listed apparel company Esprit Holdings will cut jobs and shut stores, even as it struggles with competition from online and ‘fast-fashion’ retailers.
Apple’s largest supplier Hon Hai denies cutting 100,000 jobs
The chairman of Hon Hai, better known as Foxconn, has brushed off reports of massive layoffs at the electronics manufacturing giant.
Calls to allow sick leave without doctor’s note in Singapore
A proposal calls for employees in Singapore to be allowed to call in sick up to three days without a doctor’s note.
Malaysian youths will do ‘dangerous, dirty, difficult’ jobs for higher pay
More Malaysian youths will probably be willing to do ‘dangerous, dirty and difficult’ jobs if they are paid more.
IKEA reviews cutting 7,500 admin jobs globally
IKEA Group plans to cut 7,500 administrative jobs worldwide, in which the expected redundancies consist of 5% of the company’s current workforce.
Elon Musk video triggers NASA safety review of SpaceX and Boeing
NASA has demanded a safety review of the workplace culture at SpaceX and Boeing, after a video of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk smoking pot appeared.
#NoFilter: Fighting the office clock-watchers
It might be a mistake for organisations to worry more about the exact time that staff get in, than about the quality and efficiency of their work.
How to help your employees improve their networking skills
Why HR professionals and bosses should encourage – and help – their employees to improve their networking skills.
1,000 people show up to support fair and inclusive workplaces
The New Paper Big Walk 2018 in Singapore welcomed more than 1,000 participants to walk in support of building fair and inclusive workplaces for all.
What makes Mastercard a great place to work
According to Mastercard’s head of HR for Asia-Pacific, the company wants to help employees to be at their best both on and off the job.
Harsh factory environments triggering Chinese workers’ suicides
China’s massive electronics production factories often faces allegations of poor labour conditions, resulting in high employee suicide cases.
Companies in Singapore recognised for corporate giving efforts
Some 60 “champions of good” in Singapore’s business world have been commended for driving corporate stewardship and social impact.