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.
Upskill or reskill? The decision-making process around employee learning
Cornerstone explains why reskilling and upskilling should be central to HR strategies regarding employee retention, satisfaction, and wellbeing.
Creating Asia’s largest HR technology marketplace
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022, which is taking place from May 10-13, will feature the biggest and most innovative HR tech brands in the market today.
New Possibilities: The Evolution of Work
ADP’s John Antos identifies the three big stories in an evolving workplace that will impact employees for the rest of their working careers.
How the pandemic has narrowed the generational divide
Rachele Focardi shares 10 facts about the multi-generational workforce in the post-pandemic workplace.
Singapore strives to improve skills training for workforce
To stay competitive, the country’s employer’s bodies have been urged to effectively communicate their skills training needs to training institutions.
Rethinking Talent Acquisition for Sustained Business Growth and Agility
Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, details the top five talent acquisition trends facing organisations today.
People at work 2022: A workforce view in Asia Pacific
In a recent episode of HRM TV, Nela Richardson, ADP’s Chief Economist, shared key workforce trends from countries in the APAC region.
Learning platform allows MSMEs in the Philippines to build digital skills
The ASEAN SME Academy 2.0 platform provides training and mentorship to MSMEs by featuring localised courses on topics of interest.
Malaysia to exclude some sectors from minimum wage rate mandate
These include the informal sector, companies employing less than five workers, and businesses facing huge losses because of the pandemic.
Reuniting Asia’s HR community to reimagine workforce management
As part of HR Tech Festival Asia 2022, HR Tech Festival Live is a one-day, in-person event bringing together Asia’s HR community.