China offers support to enterprises and self-employed businesses
Chinese ministries have rolled out a raft of support policies that focus on cutting fees and taxes, as well as provide employment skills training.
Malaysia launches digital initiative to strengthen digital capabilities
Among other objectives, the new scheme will aim to develop more talents to support the country’s digital workforce.
Employees in the Philippines to receive upskilling opportunities
Firms are encouraged to tap into Philippine Skills Framework to help their employees improve their hard and soft skills.
How HR can play a leading role with Gen Z
Yvonne Teo, Vice-President, HR, Asia-Pacific, ADP, discusses how HR can lead a new generation of Gen Z employees in the workplace.
Could upskilling help solve skills gaps in Singapore?
ADP’s new report shows that Singapore’s workers want more training as organisations look to close skills gaps
Starbucks brews up work-life integration
Patrick Kwok, General Manager, Starbucks Singapore, shares how employees are benefiting from the Starbucks Experience.
What is the talent imperative for organisations today?
A new report by i4cp and Fortune Media highlights how high-performing organisations are attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
Indonesia prepares more digital talent for the workforce
Besides training digital talent, a stimulant programme also supports MSMEs in improving digital skills throughout their organisation.
ASEAN urged to accelerate digital transformation
With digitalisation key to economic recovery, the region will need to upskill its workforce quickly to tackle barriers to digital adoption, said the WEF.
Vietnam to keep electronic records of employees
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) is planning to issue electronic employment records for workers aged 15 and above.
Building workforce resiliency key for Singapore
It is essential to attract the right foreign workforce who will bring in the skills to complement the local workforce, said the Manpower Minister.
New Zealand faces digital skills shortage
A new report found that challenges New Zealand firms face include plugging the skills gap, retaining staff, attracting, and hiring talent.
Lim Swee Say named as new Chairman of NTUC LearningHub
The former Manpower Minister of Singapore will lead NTUC LHUB’s ongoing initiatives in upskilling and uplifting the Singapore workforce.
Skillsoft bolsters enterprise learning offering through Workday partnership
Users would be able to access curated learning paths such as role- and competency-based paths designed to move them toward aspirational jobs.
Japan to support upskilling of one million workers
The government plans to offer workers relearning opportunities and new jobs, based on measures worth ¥400 billion over three years.
Companies in the Philippines urged to upscale digitalisation
Companies are also encouraged to ensure that workforce education matches the acceleration of digital technology.
Adopting a skills-based approach to define job fit and competencies
A tight labour market is prompting the upskill and reskill of employees to meet manpower needs, and is providing more opportunities for jobseekers.
Businesses in Australia prioritise immigration and skills policy
The upcoming Labour Party summit will discuss these topics, potentially paving the way for reforms such as wage theft legislation.
Josh Bersin: How to hire in a cooling market
Josh Bersin provides insights into how organisations can review their hiring practices and make better hires to improve their workforce.
Philippines partners ILO to boost worker productivity and employability
ILO will oversee the creation of training materials and provide capacity building for the national trainers endorsed by DOLE.
Cornerstone OnDemand completes acquisition of EdCast
Together, Cornerstone and EdCast will help organisations around the world improve productivity across their businesses.
SumTotal announces strategic partnership with Udemy Business
SumTotal becomes the first Learning Management Experience Platform (LMXP) to have the ability to sell Udemy Business content.
New Zealand increases investment in digital skills
New Zealand will invest in digital technologies to increase skills development and encourage local companies to market their talents globally.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 4
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 is presenting Asia’s largest virtual HR technology marketplace, featuring some of the biggest tech brands.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 3
The ASEAN Future of Work conference headlines Day 3 of HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 as attention turns to shaping the future of work in ASEAN.
Addressing employee needs critical for sustained organisational growth
Moving to the virtual platform, HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 highlights why an organisation’s people are key to long-term success.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 2
From May 11-13, HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 will be presented virtually, offering a lineup of global and regional HR leaders.
Asia’s HR community rethinks workforce and workplace strategies
The in-person HR Tech Festival Live saw Asia’s HR community come together to discuss the role of HR in today’s world of work.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 1
Kicking off HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 is HR Tech Festival Live, the first in-person HR event to be held in Singapore.
What the top 4 workplace trends of 2021 has meant for 2022
Rosie Cairnes, VP, Skillsoft Asia-Pacific, examines how the top 4 workplace trends of 2021 have impacted 2022.