‘Brutal’ job interview experience in UK triggers anger online
A UK company has drawn flak online for its ‘brutal’ job interview process, which many employees feel is the most challenging aspect of working there.
#NoFilter: The inevitable cost of a workaholic culture
When employees have to slave away at a job, they end up exhausted and disengaged – mental states which are not conducive to creativity or innovation.
Under Armour appoints new Chief People and Culture Officer
After a controversy last year over a reportedly ‘hedonistic’ culture, Under Armour has appointed a new head of people and culture.
How CP Group is developing the leaders of tomorrow
Keeping the leadership pipeline robust is a high business priority at Thai conglomerate CP Group, as part of its Industry 4.0 gameplan.
Indonesian Manpower Ministry calls for flexible working for women
If plans by the Indonesia Manpower Ministry come to fruition, women in the country will soon enjoy more flexible working hours.
90% of Taiwanese workers are considering change of career
The most popular reasons for desiring change were low pay, poor working conditions, and poor company prospects.
Lessons for digital leaders of the future
Leaders and companies that put people and culture at the forefront are more successful at managing the complex challenges of transformation.
Thousands of Hungarians protest ‘slave law’ on overtime
The law allows employers to compel up to 400 hours per year of overtime from employees; effectively an extra day a week.
Top Stories of 2018: Employee activism
In the final installment of our 2018 retrospective, we look at one of the more interesting phenomena to occur this year – employee activism.
A quarter of Singaporean employees will play Secret Santa
If you’re still debating office holiday exchange gifts, the best option is something practical.
Infographic: HR Christmas issues, and how to handle them
From inclusiveness to office parties, we look at the various people management issues that Christmas can bring up – and how HR can deal with them.
Top Stories of 2018: CEO shockers
This year has seen CEOs of various organisations, from around the world, come under the spotlight for various reasons. We round up some of the biggest stories.
Job-skill mismatch affecting Malaysian youths
Malaysian youths are facing school-to-work transition problems, while academic institutions are not sufficiently preparing graduates.
Thai job seekers warned against Canadian recruitment scams
The Department of Employment in Thailand have warned Thai job seekers against ‘Canadian’ farm worker job scams online.
Top Stories of 2018: HR Innovations
In the second installment of our 2018 roundup series, we recap the most interesting HR policies and initiatives from around the region.
Office culture and low salaries chase Hong Kongers out of Chinese firms
The majority of Hongkong employees who have left China-headquartered companies blame rigid office culture and low salaries.
Top Stories of 2018: Asia’s favourite workplaces
In the first installment of our 2018 roundup series, we take a quick look back at the various employer rankings that have been popular with readers.
Verizon offers voluntary severance packages to departing employees
Verizon cuts 10,400 jobs out of 44,000 eligible employees in a “voluntary separation program,” as part of cost cutting measures.
Young professionals in Singapore increasingly switching careers
A study by Monster.com has revealed that young professionals in Singapore are increasingly considering jobs outside their field of study.
Adobe, NVIDIA, and Microsoft named best tech firms to work for in India
Adobe, NVIDIA, and Microsoft are rated top workplaces in India to work for in tech, according to job site Indeed.
Qantas staff expected to work extra hours during Christmas for free
The Australian-based airline has been criticised for asking staff to volunteer extra hours at the airport during Christmas.
Being a leader of people starts with clear communication
You can’t be a great leader unless you are a great communicator, writes leadership academic and expert Jovina Ang.
World’s biggest cleaning firm ISS shedding 100,000 jobs
ISS of Denmark, one of the world’s largest cleaning firms, is planning to get rid of about 100,000 jobs – more than a fifth of its workforce.
Trump resort worker has no regret speaking out about abuse
A Trump resort worker living in the US illegally says she does not regret speaking out about experiencing workplace abuse.
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.