Layoffs handled inappropriately, particularly without empathy, can do irreparable damage to an organisation’s reputation with the public.
Anticipating layoffs to increase in 2024, the NTUC and SNEF have called for more assistance for employees in transition to their next job.
The guidelines aim to complement existing frameworks while emphasising fair treatment for retrenched employees.
Embark on HRM Asia's first CHRO event of the year in the Philippines to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the future.
Retrenchment surged to 14,320 in 2023, doubling the previous year’s figure, though a Q4 decline hinted at sector-specific challenges.
CHRO Philippines 2024 will let HR leaders gather in Metro Manila to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the year ahead.
CHRO Philippines 2024 will look into innovative strategies that CHROs can use to formulate great people-first strategies in changing organisations.
CHRO Malaysia will provide HR leaders with an opportunity to learn and develop effective people and organisational strategies for 2024.
Some of Asia’s best HR and HR tech solution providers were recognised at this year’s HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.
South Korea’s Minister of Employment and Labour has urged firms to be ready for new technologies and has pledged more support for employees.
Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference examined post-pandemic workforce challenges and offered key insights for HR leaders to grow their organisation.
You can still register for the highly anticipated HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, which is taking place on Wednesday, September 2023!
The contraction in resident employment represents the first decline since 2020, as the number of organisations looking to hire decreases.
Approximately 10% of retail jobs could be at risk if the wage hike is mandated into law, says Bobby Claudio, President of the PRA.
Demonstrating career proactivity and a desire for better opportunities, more employees are less likely to stay with their current employers for long.
While the number of layoffs decreased after three consecutive quarters of increase, fewer companies are looking to hire over the next three months.
Despite the potential to boost productivity, AI will make many jobs redundant, says the man who played a key role in the creation of ChatGPT.
Retrenchments also increased for a third consecutive quarter, although employees are taking less time to find re-employment.
Future worker shortage from falling birth rates should be bigger worry than AI replacing jobs, says Eric Schmidt, former Chief Executive of Google.
With the evolution of the workplace, HR leaders must recognise and embrace both opportunities and challenges.
Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 is jam-packed with presentations and innovations that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
Winners of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 were recognised for setting the benchmark of excellence and innovation in the HR industry.
Organisations need to understand the employee experience and take action on the moments that have the biggest impact on engagement.
Organisations should not neglect the human potential in their employees, even as technologies continue to impact and change the way we work.
While employees remain confident that their employers will support them during uncertain times, job and income stability are paramount.
Although jobs will be lost to generative AI, this will be compensated by the creation of new jobs and higher productivity, says Goldman Sachs.
The announcement comes as the tech company prepares to lay off 10% of its workforce through the end of the fiscal year.
While hiring sentiments remain positive, momentum in the labour market is expected to ease, says the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Josh Bersin discusses how organisations can manage layoffs more effectively, even in uncertain economic times.
While employment continued to grow in Q3’2022, the Ministry of Manpower expects this momentum to be stunted in the months ahead.