Indonesian SMEs face obstacles in digitisation drive
Infrastructure and cost issues are hindering the efforts of SMEs trying to go digital, said the Indonesian government.
4 in 10 Singaporeans considering leaving jobs to start business
Singapore employers are facing a challenge in retaining their talent, with 41% of workers considering to be entrepreneurs.
Averbook: 7 must-haves in your crisis communication plan
In terms of crisis, communication is key for any organisation and HR needs to own and drive the process, writes Jason Averbook.
At CDL, it’s about building an engaged, future-ready workforce
EXCLUSIVE: For City Developments Limited (CDL), it’s not just about developing large scale buildings around the world, but the people behind its success.
COVID-19 depresses real wages in Japan
Household spending continues to decline as a constricted Japanese labour market sees real wages dropping at its fastest rate in five years.
NTUC Job Security Council to help affected workers find new jobs
It will also help companies in Singapore meet manpower needs by mobilising workers from firms with excess manpower.
87% of Malaysians feel they are not skilled enough to stay employed
More than half of them also believe that their employers’ existing training and re-skilling programmes are not adequate.
Fujitsu offers 3 core principles for remote working
Under a new ‘Work Life Shift’ programme, the company’s Japanese workforce of 80,000 will work remotely whenever possible.
SMEs in Indonesia set to play bigger role in business supply chain
A national programme will raise the profile of SMEs in Indonesia, while reducing the country’s reliance on imports.
Boese: Tech tips to give wellbeing the attention it deserves
The industry will have to innovate quickly to address what has become almost an acute wellbeing crisis in the workplace.
Who is leading your transition to remote working?
Deloitte South-East Asia’s Indranil Roy discusses the driving forces behind remote working, and how employees are being impacted.
Digital transformation key for small businesses in ASEAN
Despite an expected drop in revenue because of COVID-19, investment in technology tops priority for ASEAN businesses in 2020, a new survey reported.
Asia-Pacific top destination for global business expansion
A new CFO survey found that many businesses remain bullish despite the negative impact of COVID-19.
Case Study: The immeasurable currency of culture
Does culture ultimately translate to organisations’ bottom line and their push towards digitalisation? We take a look at a case study on the banking industry.
Malaysians positive about impact of automation on jobs
Despite the optimism, there are still concerns among Malaysian workers that automation is putting their jobs at risk.
Business leaders paint gloomy outlook for Thai economy
The Thai Chamber of Commerce expects more jobs to be on the line, as the economy is expected to contract by 5%-8% this year.
3 policies to set Asia on road to recovery
Close coordination between monetary and fiscal policy, resource allocation and addressing inequalities are key for COVID-19 recovery.
Bersin: 8 positives from the pandemic for HR leaders
Despite the gloom that is caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some positives to be taken out of it, says Josh Bersin.
Microsoft launches initiative to address unemployment crisis
Besides equipping job seekers with digital skills, the initiative will also help employers upskill new and existing employees.
COVID-19 halts business operations in Vietnam
More than 29,000 businesses have had to suspend operations in Vietnam in the first half of 2020, reported the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Indian IT giants ponder WFH strategies
TCS is advocating to make WFH permanent, while Infosys prefers to explore a hybrid model of home and the office.
Skillsoft launches Aspire Journeys for Leadership Development
The programme will help equip leaders with digital leadership skills and competencies needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing business environment.
Boese: 4 questions for business agility
Steve Boese explores business/HR agility by suggesting four questions you can ask of your HR function to seek more agile approaches to your work.
WFH set to be mandatory in the Philippines
A proposed new bill will require employers to offer work-from-home arrangements for their employees, and comes as lockdown measures continue.
Companies in South-east Asia prepare for business restructure
61% of businesses in the region expect a significant or worse decline in annual revenue in the wake of COVID-19, new survey shows.
COVID-19 highlights role of wearables in the workplace
Will the appeal of wearables grow as social distancing measures need to be adhered to as companies return to the workplace?
Averbook: Are you listening to the signals?
In today’s world and current climate, it’s more important than ever for HR to listen to signals from the industry and its people.
1 in 4 Singaporeans lost their jobs due to COVID-19
The latest survey also revealed that Singaporeans had to work outside of their usual hours such as evenings and weekends during the work-from-home period.
3 big ideas from a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer
Nothing could have prepared this influencer for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on HR.
Google steps up recovery efforts in Asia
The tech giant is helping COVID-19 recovery efforts in Asia-Pacific, including expanding direct support for small businesses.