Indonesia strives to nurture digital talents
To achieve its goal of 9 million digital talents by 2030, the nation needs to produce 600,000 digital talents a year.
Singapore launches roadmap to bolster skills of tech workforce
5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and analytics were identified as tech trends that will create high job demand in the near future.
Staying competitive in the modern workplace
By investing in employee skills development, SkillsFuture Singapore is helping employers to create a productive workforce to grow and succeed.
Malaysia focuses on upskilling workforce
Provisions to upskill talents in tech in the 2023 budget will help the country’s workforce be ready for jobs of the future.
Skills development key to maintaining employee job security
31% of Generation X workers in Singapore between ages 42 and 57 are worried about losing their jobs if they fail to keep up with digital transformation.
Skills employers seek when hiring graduates
While their technical literacy is deemed to be satisfactory, jobseekers need to improve their problem-solving skills to gain employment.
Innovation starts with developing human resources
Enterprises in Vietnam have been urged to equip young employees with the soft and digital skills needed to adapt to the requirements of Industry 4.0.
Business and workforce transformation in Singapore
Two new programmes offer SMEs the chance to push ahead with digitalisation to improve productivity, optimise operations and lower operation costs.
Remote work does not impede career progression
Instead of mandating a return to office, Dell is letting employees choose where they want to work and giving fair opportunities to all.
Businesses plan to invest more in coaching
Businesses use coaching to deliver change, thus creating opportunities for coaching to be democratised.
How to create HR sustainability at workplaces
As organisations face challenges in retaining talent, the Good Work Framework by the World Economic Forum provides strategies to overcome these issues.
Future of work relies on talent networks and continuous learning
To support lifelong learning, employers, workers, institutions, and students in Singapore are encouraged to adopt new mindsets and roles.
Indonesia prioritises more inclusive workplaces
Ensuring workers’ rights is key to building inclusive and safe work environments in a recovering world of work, says Vice President Ma’ruf Amin.
Employment continues to rebound in Singapore
While employment is strong, companies are advised to hedge against market uncertainty by reskilling employees and offering flexible work.
Employers in Malaysia urged to support employee training
Employers should shoulder the responsibility of ensuring that their workers are given ample training to improve their skills, says trade union.
Redefining the role of HR leadership in reshaping work
More than 170 HR and business leaders discussed topics like modern HR mindsets, flexible work and employee wellbeing at HR Leadership Series: Live.
Malaysia’s Gen Z workforce seeks more than renumeration
As the youngest generation to enter the workforce, Gen Z employees are looking beyond monetary fulfilment at work.
Majority of Singaporeans seek upskilling in jobs
Understanding their future job prospects is similarly important among employees, a Randstad survey revealed.
Employee sentiment towards workplace learning falls in Singapore
Workplace learning has dipped despite employees recognising the importance of Learning & Development (L&D).
Employees in Malaysia lack training opportunities
A survey has revealed that nearly 100% of workers are interested in receiving training and development opportunities at the workplace to upskill themselves.
Enabling workplace transformation with the right technology
A HR digital transformation has enabled Air Liquide APAC to successfully navigate the disruptive challenges of hybrid work.
Employers’ body calls for “right to manage” workers in the Philippines
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP) has called for measures to protect employers’ rights to manage their businesses and workers.
Creating a great workplace with a people-first approach
Steven Tan, CHRO, City Developments Limited, highlights what it takes for an organisation to be an employer of choice.
South Korea plans subsidies for jobseekers and low-income groups
The government also plans to tap into state funds to alleviate the debts of the self-employed and smaller merchants.
Prioritising human development in South-East Asia’s workplace
Dr Bob Aubrey of the ASEAN Human Development Organisation explains how human development can help organisations build a sustainable workforce.
MSMEs key to creating jobs in the Philippines
Growing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will help create job opportunities in the country, said non-profit organisation Go Negosyo.
Indonesia outlines recommendations for developing tomorrow’s workforce
To produce human resources that are relevant to industrial dynamics, educational curricula that focus on practical skills are imperative.
How organisations can succeed in a multi-channel work environment
Tim Sackett, President, HRU Technical Resources, shares how organisations can build a cohesive digital culture in a multi-channel work environment.
Majority of young workers in India look to upskill
Courses in finance, data science, analytics, technology and management are the top five programmes with the highest level of enrolment.
Indonesia provides support for creation of startups
A new programme aims to ensure startups have strong financial fundamentals, legal aspects, and intellectual property.