Retrenched Malindo Airways staff assured of benefits

The Malaysian government has assured the 2,647 retrenched staff of Malindo Airlines that they will receive due compensation and retraining.
Tokyo university partners local government to help foreign students find jobs

The move is a bid to raise employment numbers among foreign graduates in the country.
China: Employment rising as service sector recovers at a faster pace

The service sector in China is showing signs of recovery with hiring rising to its highest level in a year.
Malaysian government commits to creating 500,000 new jobs

The country’s Budget 2021 will also allocate RM$2 billion (US$582 million) for hiring incentives as Malaysia continues its economic recovery.
Thailand: NSF recruits Grab riders and targets more members

Thailand’s NSF, a voluntary pension fund, has signed an MoU with Grab to recruit more members. while planning for their retirement.
India: Diwali bonuses bring cheer for employees

Public and private companies in India are giving out bonuses to their employees for the upcoming festival of lights.
Mastercard builds workforce and learning agility for the future of work

Speaking with HRM Asia, Mastercard’s Amanda Gervay highlights how the company builds long-term success through demonstrating workforce agility.
Jobs creation tops agenda for New Zealand government

More support will be provided to SMEs in the country to cover operational costs and increase hiring.
Hong Kong: Jardine Aviation Services Group announces layoffs

The company that handles ground services for the Hong Kong International Airport will axe 340 staff from next month.
Singapore: Fintech sector to create more jobs

The growth of the financial services sector will generate more positions for digitally-ready PMEs, as Singapore’s digital transformation continues.
Leading an agile workforce for an adaptable organisation

At CHRO Series Indonesia, ADP and Microsoft will address key workforce issues as organsiations look to navigate successfully beyond the pandemic.
WSDeg offered by SIT provides learning platform for upskilling

Syamim Bin Selamat, a Principal Assistant Engineer with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA), shares his learning experience with WSDeg.
Hong Kong extends fixed-rate mortgage scheme by a year

The extension by the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) comes amid rising unemployment and recession due to COVID-19.
Indonesia: Central Java to increase minimum wage

Central Java governor Ganjar Pranowo has announced plans to raise the minimum wage for the province for 2021 by 3.71%.
Four pillars to a digital vision

Jason Averbook, who will be a keynote speaker at CHRO Online Series 2020, describes the four pillars that will support a Digital Vision.
Why ethics should be at the heart of HR tech decisions

When making COVID-19 judgements – like whether to bring workers back to the office – HR needs to think about what is right and safe for workers.
9 key lessons from HR Tech

At the recently concluded virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, industry leaders explored the challenges of 2020 and the opportunities to come.
Thai Airways employees accept early retirement

The latest announcement by comes as the ailing airline continues to struggle against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses in Singapore continue to be hit hard by COVID-19

Robinson is the latest high-profile company to cease operations in Singapore at a time when unemployment is on the rise.
How HR, HR tech fit into an organisation’s purpose

HR Tech keynote Stacia Garr delves into research on purpose, human resources, technology and, ultimately, business success.
Special Task Force committee set up to help Malaysian workers in Singapore

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the jobs of many Malaysians working in Singapore.
Majority of Cathay Pacific pilots, cabin crew accept pay cuts

The Hong Kong carrier announced it will be changing the contracts of its pilots and cabin crew as part of its restructuring exercise.
Why COVID-19 will drive growth in talent management tech

Such tools can help employers shift workplace priorities and find employees to help with other work, HR Tech speakers said.
Hong Kong saw lowest average salary increment in 10 years

Despite the lowest increment in a decade, Hong Hong employees can look forward to a slight pay rise next year.
More Japan employees planning exit from company within three years

According to a survey, approximately half want to quit within 10 years and less than 20% plan to stay with their employer until they retire.
10 new realities about the ‘new normal’

At the virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, which is taking place from October 27-30, leaders from Cornerstone shared insights on how HR can keep up with rapid-fire change.
Boeing plans 30,000 job cuts as crisis deepens

Plunging demand for its aircrafts due to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the company to cut its workforce from 160,000 to 130,000.
Digitalisation tops R&D agenda for Singapore

More funding will be set aside to develop digital economy, said Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.
Redefining priorities in a changing business environment

Speaking with HRM Asia, ADP’s Peter Hadley explains how organisations should approach people leadership, payroll and technology in order to be successful beyond the pandemic.
Economic slowdown not so severe, says Cambodian government

The Cambodian government’s projection contradicts that of the IMF’s, which expects the Cambodian economy to contract by 2.8% in 2020.