HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: What’s happening on Day 2
The second day of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 continues, with more experts discussing pressing HR issues within APAC and beyond.
Young South Koreans shun SMEs despite high youth unemployment
A seismic change is evident in South Korea’s SME landscape as young employees dwindle and older generations take centre stage.
Employees in Malaysia prioritise wellbeing and growth
Younger generations in Malaysia, notably Gen Z and Millennials, are increasingly concerned about career stagnation and job security.
Ageing business leaders pose succession challenges in Japan
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 job growth slows to a three-year low
South Korea’s employment saw a modest rise, up 173,000 year-on-year in March, marking the lowest increase since February 2021.
Malaysia nears “full employment” as job market stays strong in 2024
The country’s labour market is poised to maintain stability with the unemployment rate holding firm at 3.3% in February 2024.
Leading the way with Power Talk at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Venture to the Power Talk Stage and learn great topics and subjects from organisations in 20 minutes for two days at the festival.
Employees in New Zealand have no desire to progress in their careers
With some employees contented to stay in their current job positions, this is causing a lack of career progression for others.
Educated youths in India face bleak job market
Young graduates face unemployment rates nearly nine times higher than those with no schooling, according to a new ILO report.
Japan heats up recruitment with employment-linked internships
Intense competition in Japan is driving organisations to innovate, with internships emerging as the new battleground for attracting young talent.
Leadership strategies in 2024 for CHROs and their organisations
The CHRO Symposium at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 will be the place to be for CHROs looking to explore trends in HR.
Singapore job market sees surge in new positions
Business expansions are driving a surge in newly created roles, driving upskilling and reskilling needs, says the Ministry of Manpower.
Employers in Singapore plan wage increases and hiring surge
In Q1’2024, 32.6% of organisations in Singapore plan wage increases, while almost half intend to increase headcount.
Not ready to retire? Employees in Singapore have the choice to work
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.
South Korea sees surge in elderly workforce participation
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.
Finance professionals prioritise D&I in career choices
AI’s increasing integration in finance roles signals a transformative phase, reflecting evolving dynamics in the industry’s landscape.
South Korea’s job market sees strong growth in January
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.
Why HR’s ally in the war for talent can be its CMO
The creative mindset and communication skills marketing professionals bring to their craft can also help HR attract talent in a tight market.
Why Singapore is a global destination for digital nomads
With more talent travelling in from overseas, Singapore remains attractive as a global destination for talented digital nomads.
CHRO Philippines: Transforming employees, shaping organisations
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.
Singapore’s job market shows resilience with hybrid work boost
Hybrid work is key in Singapore’s job landscape with 62% of employees in hybrid roles unlikely to leave in 2024.
Job switching hits six-year low in Singapore
Job stability prevails in Singapore as a decline in employee mobility spans all ages and industries, signalling a shift in career priorities.
CHRO Philippines: Transcending workforce strategies
CHRO Philippines 2024 will let HR leaders gather in Metro Manila to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the year ahead.
More employees in Singapore seeking to upskill in 2024
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.
Shaping organisations, transforming employees
CHRO Philippines 2024 will look into innovative strategies that CHROs can use to formulate great people-first strategies in changing organisations.
Future-proofing talent: Redesigning jobs and HR in Singapore
In the second of a 2-part article, Workforce Singapore’s Julia Ng delves into job redesign and talent strategies in Singapore’s workforce.
Singapore labour market shows signs of cooling as job vacancies decline
Job vacancies in Singapore dip to 78,400 in September 2023, down from 126,000 in March, with growth sectors playing a pivotal role.
CHRO Singapore: Elevating HR leadership for future-ready workforce
The evolving work landscape, technology, and organisational culture were key topics HR leaders discussed at CHRO Singapore.
Building a future-ready workforce to address talent challenges
In the first of a 2-part article, Workforce Singapore’s Julia Ng discusses talent challenges and strategies for workforce transformation.
Indonesia expands self-employment opportunities programme
The Self-employed Workers (TKM) programme fosters entrepreneurship, empowering informal employees to create avenues for success.