Four-day work week “damaging” for jobs
While the idea of a four-day work week is catching up among businesses, Australian Industry Group Chief Innes Willoxa believes it can be damaging for jobs.
Amazon to create a million jobs in India by 2025
Amazon is set to continue its investment in India by creating a million jobs and exporting $10 billion worth of India-made goods by 2025.
Thousands of Indonesian workers protest against changes to labour laws
Several thousands of workers in Indonesia held a rally to protest against the proposed changes to the labour law, which is seen as a barrier for foreign investment.
Shell: A firm believer in pushing Asian talent
As a human resources expert for more than 30 years, Leslie Hayward has always been a big supporter of representing local talent at oil & gas giant Shell.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi created 50,000 jobs in India
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said they have created 50,000 jobs in India and sold a million devices in a single day.
Citibank matches pay of women to those of men in same roles
Citibank is bridging its gender pay gap by adjusting the salary of its female staff to match those of their male peers who hold similar positions.
UBS to cut jobs in Asia and Europe
In what is seen as new co-head Iqbal Khan’s move to make his mark, UBS has made sweeping job cuts in its latest cost cutting and restructuring exercise.
4 ways to win the Digitalisation War
Digitalisation is set to transform and evolve businesses and jobs all over the world. The question is, how do you reskill and prepare your staff for it?
SHRI appoints Alvin Aloysius Goh as Executive Director
The Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), a not-for-profit, professional HR body in Singapore, has appointed Alvin Aloysius Goh as its new Executive Director.
ACCA: Accountancy needs to evolve in today’s digital age
With technology transforming every aspect of businesses today, there’s a need for Accountancy to evolve its role to remain relevant and sustainable.
Putting ‘human’ back into Human Resources
As jobs are getting increasingly digitalised and automated, employers must also change the way they see employee engagement and experience.
More Japan government officials moonlighting
Japanese officials have long been strictly forbidden from taking on second jobs. But not anymore, as the government looks to relieve labour shortages.
Two Cents: Mind the Gender Pay Gap
Women are still earning less than men in today’s workforce. But why is that so in the diverse and inclusive society we claim we are?
No “significant” loss of jobs from Artificial Intelligence in China
The rise of Artificial Intelligence have threatened to displace millions of jobs in China. But the latest government report has played down the fears.
Toyota to build city of the future
The Japanese carmaker is now creating its own smart city for testing Artificial Intelligence, robots and self-driving cars.
Blockchain now being used to vote in annual general meetings
The Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups, Singapore (ACCESS) is first organisation in the world to use this tech for an AGM.
Singaporean women earn 6% less than men
Women working in Singapore earn 6% less in medium salary compared to men, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Manpower.
C.H. Robinson: How digitalisation is changing its people strategy
Digitalisation is impacting every industry – more so in the logistics. Find out how one of the biggest logistics company is keeping pace with it.
Tens of thousands strike against labour reforms in India
Transportation services, banks and shops were shut as tens of thousands of workers in India went on strike to protest against the latest labour reforms.
What can we expect from Singapore’s startups in 2020?
More job opportunities in tech, marketing and product development are expected from the vibrant startup ecosystem this year.
SATS transforming itself through technology and culture
CEO Alex Hungate and Head of HR Lilian Tan are steering the airline services business through two transformations at the same time.
Culture from every angle
O.C. Tanner’s second annual Global Culture Report offers a holistic view of the modern workplace as it sits within the global economy and society at large.
Huge pay gap between CEOs and staff revealed
New reporting rules in the UK reveal ratio of executives’ pay is more than 100 times greater than their average workers.
SATS: The most memorable touchpoints are still with people
With a workforce of more than 17,000 spread across the world, people are a big part of CEO Alex Hungate’s role.
The ups and downs of performance-related pay
Being remunerated based on your company’s profits comes with big rewards, and also big risks as Apple boss Tim Cook has just discovered.
E-scooter ban could lead to slowdown in food delivery firms
Around 7,000 food delivery riders have been affected by zero-tolerance policy on riding on Singapore’s footpaths.
How to get more women into IT roles
JP Morgan is a leading example and award winner for helping redress the gender imbalance in the tech sector.
Bosch to cut thousands of jobs in India as car sales slump
The world’s largest auto-parts supplier is the latest company to suffer from India’s dramatic economic slowdown.
HRM Five: How to manage (and prevent) office politics
Like it or not, office politics are part and parcel of work. But what can we do to better manage or better still, avoid it?
Japanese feel ‘intense stress’ from working with foreigners
Japanese managers are experiencing “intense stress” in working with foreign employees and are willing to quit their job because of that.