Recruitment on hold for financial industry in Asia
With the economy coming to a stand-still, financial institutions in Hong Kong and Singapore are putting their recruitment plans on hold.
Google Cloud acquires Cornerstone Technology
The latest acquisition of Cornerstone Technology will help Google Cloud compete with cloud leaders Amazon and Microsoft.
Kronos, Ultimate merge to form one of the largest HCM cloud companies
The two industry leaders in human capital management and workforce management have merged to bring together their solutions.
Transforming jobs at McDonald’s amidst automation
McDonald’s is one of the leaders of automation in the fast-food industry in Singapore. But instead of cutting jobs, they have transformed them.
AHDO to drive ASEAN’s shift from Human Resource to Human Development
ASEAN is at a crucial crossroad where it has the opportunity to develop its own model and leadership of human development.
Employers in Asia expecting modest salary increase
Amidst the economic slowdown and uncertainties, employers in Asia are planning modest salary increases for their employees.
Gaming the core of Razer’s culture
The gaming world is all about being competitive and having fun at the same time. The same can be said of Razer’s people and its culture.
Singapore firms offer financial support for staff amidst COVID-19
Singapore companies are stepping up to offer coverage and financial support for their employees amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
A look at what HR leaders think about HR technology
With technology transforming how businesses and HR function, what do HR leaders really think about HR technology?
Thinking Beyond the C-Suite: HR’s Role in Board Leadership
HR has long been due a seat at the board leadership table. And with more boards recognising HR as a strategic partner, how can HR leaders play a part?
Culture of recognition at McDonald’s
Recognition at McDonald’s doesn’t happen just annually or monthly, but on a daily basis. So much so it has become a culture at the company.
Does social media hurt or help your recruitment efforts?
A new survey finds many HR professionals aren’t keen on using social platforms to find talent.
Sa Sa slashes jobs and salaries in Hong Kong
Plunging sales amidst the coronavirus outbreak have forced cosmetics retailer Sasa to axe jobs and cut up to 40% of its salaries in Hong Kong.
Working from home: Tips for employers
Do you have employees working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak? Here are some tips on how you can better manage them.
Rolls-Royce to create more jobs in Singapore
Plane engine maker Rolls-Royce is looking to hire more jobs in Singapore as it looks to expand its presence in South East Asia.
Half of employees in Malaysia looking to jump ship
Economic and job market uncertainties have not deterred Malaysian workers from looking for new jobs, according to the latest Hays Asia Salary Guide report.
Shaping HR effectiveness through shared workflows
Through better data management, integrity improves, along with standardization, transparency and process design, leading to harmonious, productive co-habitation.
Can Automation increase employee engagement?
As automation free up employees to do more meaningful and strategic tasks, so will employee engagement increase.
India, Indonesia and China employees most optimistic about their careers
Employees from the three Asia Pacific nations are the most optimistic in the world according to the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2020.
“HR is a partner, not a policeman”
Instead of being an enforcer of rules, HR has been a partner to employees in NTUC Income’s push for digitalisation.
How countries are using AI to track employment
Artificial Intelligence is used not only by businesses, but governments to match jobs, analyse employment trends and even track illegal hiring.
Job fears for China graduates as job fairs cancelled
The coronavirus outbreak has caused many large-scale job fairs in China to be suspended as Chinese graduates are set for a gloom job market this year.
It’s one big McFamily at McDonald’s
When we think of McDonald’s we think of fast food, but it’s much more than for its 11,000 employees in Singapore. It’s about family.
Pay attention to wage and benefit trends
HR will need to get even more creative this year when recruiting workers in high-demand occupations.
Why your diversity program isn’t moving the needle
What you can learn from Justin Timberlake, Facebook and others to see results from your diversity efforts.
6 Singapore employers given suspension over LOA breach
Six employers’ work pass privileges were suspended after their workers were found breaching the Leave of Absence amidst the Wuhan virus,
Four in 10 Hong Kong hotel employees could lose jobs
As if things weren’t bad enough for the hotel industry in Hong Kong, the Wuhan virus outbreak may prove to be its final nail in the coffin.
“We’re not called HR. We’re called People and Communities”
For a fast-moving technology company like Cisco, digital transformation has come fast and furious. So has their HR transformation.
Cathay Pacific employees asked to take 3 weeks unpaid leave
The Hong Kong carrier has asked its 27,000 employees to take three weeks of unpaid leave as demand has been hit by the Wuhan virus outbreak.
Payroll needs to keep pace with changing times
As the workforce today is going through transformation, so must Human Resource and its payroll systems that support it.