Upskilling Malaysia’s p-hailing drivers for future career transition
Skills programmes for riders to explore alternative careers are being advocated by Malaysian P-Hailing Riders Association.
The biggest factor shaping organisations? Culture and people
Organisational culture remains the biggest factor in raising financial performance and engaging employees within the workplace.
New JobStreet platform addresses L&D needs of employees in Malaysia
The seekMAX platform provides content that supports employees with career advice and ways to upskill and grow their careers.
Skill-based hiring for tomorrow’s workforce
A skills-based approach can provide a more holistic approach to talent acquisition as work continues to evolve, says AMS’s Roop Kaistha.
Workforce evolution: Motivating and integrating older employees
As the workforce continues to age, organisations need to offer more than just compensation to attract and retain older employees.
Higher earnings for senior high school graduates in the Philippines
These graduates have higher chances of securing medium-skill work, improving employment prospects and skills development opportunities.
Driving digital transformation with HR empowerment
A Chinese medicine hall’s digital transformation journey showcases the importance of skills upgrading in revitalising traditional businesses.
CEO pay is continuing to skyrocket: Do employees care?
While CEOs and their salaries are rising in recent times, should employees and, in turn the general public, be paying attention to how much they earn?
DBS continues journey to build a sustainable workplace
DBS’ Climate Activation Workshops empower participants to understand climate risk and identify sustainable financing opportunities.
Employees in Malaysia lack opportunities to upskill and reskill
While employees in Malaysia recognise that upskilling and reskilling is essential, many are not receiving opportunities from their employers.
How SMBs can use tech to make HR strategic
Stacey Harris shares some useful tips on how small-to-medium sized businesses can develop HR tech strategies that align with their business strategies.
Oracle adds new AI functions to HR management software
New generative AI capabilities supplement the Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM to streamline HR processes for organisations.
Asia-Pacific sees emergence of Green Collar workforce
Decarbonisation in Asia-Pacific is fuelling a Green Collar workforce, supporting a US$47 trillion economy boost and the creation of 180 million jobs.
Embarking on a journey of inspiration at work with AI and the metaverse
Arthur Carmazzi, a keynote speaker at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, highlights the possibilities that AI and the metaverse can offer in the world of work.
Indian state of Kerala to provide equal employment opportunities for all
A new platform is being developed to help the transgender community reskill for better employment opportunities.
Skills upgrades necessary to keep employees in Malaysia relevant
Millions of Malaysians risk losing their job by 2030 if they do not improve their skills to meet industry needs, says HR Minister V Sivakumar.
Business digitisation in Hong Kong hampered by funding difficulties
While SMEs in Hong Kong may lack resources and technical expertise, many are planning to increase their digitalisation investment in 2023.
The future for HR and how organisations can get there
Changes in business needs should be reflected in HR through structure, product/service mix and the mindset and skillset of HR professionals.
A quarter of global employees seeking new job opportunities
Overworked individuals and financially strained employees are among those seeking greater fulfilment and authenticity in their job roles.
Employees in Malaysia urged to adopt lifelong learning goal
The Secretary-General of Malaysia’s HR Ministry is encouraging employees in Malaysia to reskill and upskill themselves to remain relevant.
Why reducing gender inequality in the workplace is a team effort
Gender equality in the workplace is a responsibility for all and organisations can work to encourage more male employees to invest in the process.
Employees may perceive peer recognition programmes as unfair
While public peer recognition may be used to praise employees, the method can backfire, making them less willing to help others.
The next key pillar of HR: From human resources to human development
Fong Tuan Chen of Maybank speaks to HRM Asia about human development and explains what is delaying its implementation by organisations.
Petronas prioritises skill redeployment over layoffs
Amidst a changing energy landscape, Petronas is investing in its core portfolio and cleaner energy production.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2023: Building an engaged and resilient workforce
HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 will highlight the ways organisations can continue to grow in challenging times by focusing on their people.
Kellogg’s moves to remove credential requirements for job positions
The push to remove degree requirements for most job positions is part of Kellogg’s strategy to attract more job candidates from a wider talent pool.
Empowering women’s economic success in Queensland
The Queensland government has committed A$16.3 million to empower women and boost their workforce participation.
Employees key to successful digital transformation in Singapore
While most organisations acknowledge the importance of digital transformation, more can be done to address employees’ concerns.
Bridging the DE&I and gender pay gap in Singapore
Many employees in Singapore feel that their employes are not doing enough to improve gender pay equality and DE&I policies.
Malaysia’s DPM calls for fair bonus distribution to boost productivity
Employers have been urged to provide fair benefits in recognition of skilled labour’s vital role in organisational performance.