Economic recovery to be sluggish in the Philippines
The country’s GDP is likely to return to pre-pandemic level only in 2022, the World Bank has predicted.
Let us work from home, say Singapore workers
A survey commissioned by the Straits Times highlighted that the majority of Singapore’s workforce do not wish to return to the office.
Could AI improve mental health?
Employees would feel more comfortable talking to a robot than their manager about stress and anxiety, according to a new research.
Microsoft to allow employees to work from home permanently
The company will also be allowing its staff to relocate and take on part-time working hours if approved by their managers.
Less than a third of job vacancies placed in Singapore
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat believes the system needs to be improved to better match job candidates to job vacancies.
Why HR needs to harness the power of HR tech
HR Tech Influencer Rebecca Wettemann shares why data and tech are impeditive to help employers grow from the challenges brought by COVID-19.
2 million Indonesian workers to protest against Job Creation Law
The Law was passed amidst fierce opposition over its feared impact on the environment and labor rights in Indonesia.
More than 63,000 jobs lost in Japan due to COVID-19
Japan’s unemployment rate also went up to 3% for the first time in over three years, with the government urging firms to keep their workers.
Open enrollment: How can HR succeed in a pandemic?
A largely remote workforce and a global pandemic is making not just health offerings, but an array of benefits, even more important.
Thank you for making HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 a success
The largest virtual gathering of HR professionals in the region saw over 5,000 attendees gleaned exclusive insights from 70 speakers.
Rethink, reimagine, redesign payroll with SAP SuccessFactors
An e-book from Rizing examines how organisations can overcome the stagnation of payroll, as they look to better engage their workforce.
Averbook: 10 ways HR can reimagine itself for 2021
Jason Averbook offers 10 HR reimaginations for a ‘better normal’ as organisations rethink how they operate.
SMEs in Singapore offered flexibility in loan repayment
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has moved to allow SMEs facing cashflow difficulties to defer their loan repayments until 2021.
Future-proofing skills critical as new workforce dynamics emerge
Dell Technologies’ Eric Goh discusses with HRM Asia the emergence of Gen Z-ers in the workforce, and how organisations can future-proof employee skills in a digital world.
New investment from South Korea to create jobs in Indonesia
The Indonesian government is also pushing ahead with a proposed new bill that will make the country more investor-friendly.
Thailand and the UN empower women at work
More than 100 companies in Thailand have pledged to help the United Nations bridge the gender equality gap in the country.
HRM Asia congratulates HR Tech PitchFest 2020 Winners
Three winners emerged at the HR Tech PitchFest 2020, which celebrates some of the most innovative solutions from HR tech start-ups in Asia.
Which COVID response stage is your organisation in?
Why HR’s next steps need to include adopting technology and moving beyond financial survival and workplace safety.
Professional services sector in Singapore saw more than 5,000 jobs openings since April
The Ministry of Manpower also reported that 9,000 opportunities were offered in the same period.
HRM Asia congratulates Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 Winners
The winners have been crowned for the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020, which recognises the region’s best HR partners and solution providers.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Agility and skills key to ASEAN recovery
On Day 3 of the ASEAN Future of Work Track, government and industry leaders shared why agility and skills will be key for the region in its recovery.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Redefining workforce approaches and strategies
The discussion on Day 3 centered around how organisations can build resiliency and effectiveness.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Building a productive and flexible workforce
With a return to a work environment pre-pandemic looking increasingly unlikely, organistions need to start planning for workplaces of the future.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Women at the forefront of digitalisation
Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 saw female leaders share their experiences and challenges in driving digitalisation.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Learning and developing in a post-pandemic world
In planning for their recovery from the pandemic, companies need to consider not only L&D needs, but also issues such as upskilling.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What’s happening on Day 3
Day 3 will feature speakers such as Brian Sommer and John Sumser, as well as the winners of HR Tech PitchFest 2020.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: The role of HR and technology in ASEAN
On Day 2, government and industry leaders discussed the role of HR and technology post COVID-19 at the ASEAN Future Of Work Track.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What’s happening on Day 2
Be ready to be treated to an exciting line-up of speakers and sessions for Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Navigating ASEAN towards a better future
Government and industry leaders from Southeast Asia converged at the ASEAN Future of Work Track to discuss how the region can emerge stronger from the crisis.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Navigating the future of work and HR
How organisations can successfully navigate a new era of HR and the workplace was one of the most keenly discussed topics on Day 1.