To thrive in 2024 and beyond, organisations must prioritise the importance of human-centric policies and initiatives.
The 23rd HR Tech Festival Asia kicked off in Singapore, exploring how HR can navigate change and shape the future of work.
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2024 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Asia 2024.
The second day of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 continues, with more experts discussing pressing HR issues within APAC and beyond.
A seismic change is evident in South Korea’s SME landscape as young employees dwindle and older generations take centre stage.
Younger generations in Malaysia, notably Gen Z and Millennials, are increasingly concerned about career stagnation and job security.
With leaders in organisations in Japan hitting an average age of 60.5, transitions remain scarce as only 3.8% successfully transitioned in 2023.
South Korea’s employment saw a modest rise, up 173,000 year-on-year in March, marking the lowest increase since February 2021.
The country’s labour market is poised to maintain stability with the unemployment rate holding firm at 3.3% in February 2024.
Venture to the Power Talk Stage and learn great topics and subjects from organisations in 20 minutes for two days at the festival.
With some employees contented to stay in their current job positions, this is causing a lack of career progression for others.
Young graduates face unemployment rates nearly nine times higher than those with no schooling, according to a new ILO report.
Intense competition in Japan is driving organisations to innovate, with internships emerging as the new battleground for attracting young talent.
The CHRO Symposium at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 will be the place to be for CHROs looking to explore trends in HR.
Business expansions are driving a surge in newly created roles, driving upskilling and reskilling needs, says the Ministry of Manpower.
In Q1'2024, 32.6% of organisations in Singapore plan wage increases, while almost half intend to increase headcount.
By 2030, the retirement and re-employment ages will be increased to 65 and 70 respectively, and employees who choose to stay employed must be supported.
The number of South Koreans aged 70 and older still engaged in work reached 1.55 million in January 2024, marking an 11.4% from the previous year.
AI's increasing integration in finance roles signals a transformative phase, reflecting evolving dynamics in the industry's landscape.
The country’s employed population hit 27.74 million last month, up by 380,000 compared to the the same period in the previous year.
The creative mindset and communication skills marketing professionals bring to their craft can also help HR attract talent in a tight market.
With more talent travelling in from overseas, Singapore remains attractive as a global destination for talented digital nomads.
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.
Hybrid work is key in Singapore’s job landscape with 62% of employees in hybrid roles unlikely to leave in 2024.
Job stability prevails in Singapore as a decline in employee mobility spans all ages and industries, signalling a shift in career priorities.
CHRO Philippines 2024 will let HR leaders gather in Metro Manila to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the year ahead.
Employees in Singapore are motivated to learn new things for the sake of their careers, as many are motivated by factors such as the rise of gen AI.
CHRO Philippines 2024 will look into innovative strategies that CHROs can use to formulate great people-first strategies in changing organisations.
In the second of a 2-part article, Workforce Singapore’s Julia Ng delves into job redesign and talent strategies in Singapore’s workforce.
Job vacancies in Singapore dip to 78,400 in September 2023, down from 126,000 in March, with growth sectors playing a pivotal role.