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.
Employer’s guide to dismissal laws in South East Asia
Employee dismissals can be a tricky and risky thing. It’s important for employers to know what are the dismissal laws in the country they operate in.
Are you ready for the Gig Economy?
With the rise of the gig economy in the new year, there is an increasing need for employers to know how to manage contract and freelance staff.
Two Cents: Why Artificial Intelligence can’t replace us
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, should you be afraid of your job being replaced by a robot? Our writer gives his two cents on whether you should.
Singapore employers urged to give “sustainable and fair” bonuses
With civil servants getting the lowest year-end bonus in a decade, employers are urged to give bonuses based on their companies’ performances.
Grab and Singtel join forces to start digital bank
Ride hailing firm Grab will be partnering telco Singtel to form a new consortium to apply for a digital banking license in Singapore.
Top employee benefits to look out for in 2020
With the rising Millennial and Gen Z workforce, employers are coming up with game changing employee benefits to cater to their lifestyles.
What trends will dominate HR tech in 2020?
HR Tech columnist Steve Boese looks into the crystal ball to see what are the latest trends that will dominate HR technology in 2020.
Over 140,000 found jobs on JobsMalaysia
Malaysian Department of Labor announced that over 140,000 jobs have been matched on its jobs portal JobsMalaysia from January to November this year.
Hotels chain in India to cut 2,000 jobs
It’s tough times for the hotel industry in India as hotels chain Oyo Hotels and Homes is planning to lay off 2,000 jobs to cut operating cost.
Judge rules it legal for employer to fire worker over transgender views
A UK judge has ruled it legal for an employer to fire a worker for expressing her views that transgender women are not real women.
Tech teach-in: Data Scientist vs Data Engineer
We take a look at some of the fastest-growing tech jobs according to LinkedIn and what they actually involve.
Singapore’s most in-demand jobs in 2020
What are the jobs in Singapore that will be the most sought-after in the year of 2020? Hint: If you’re in the field of technology, good news for you!
HRM Five: Tips for hiring the right person
Finding the right person for the job can be a frustrating, time consuming and costly process. Here are some tips for you to land the perfect candidate.
IT and telecoms will bounce back quickly in Hong Kong
Hiring in the troubled city will be subdued but some sectors will recover faster than others. Find out which ones they are.
Tech teach-in: What exactly is a full stack engineer?
LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report highlights 15 of the fastest-growing roles for next year – one is a full stack engineer.
2019 Review: A year of digital transformation
2019 has been a year of digital transformation across the region and HRM Asia has got it all covered. Here are the top digitalisation stories of the year.
A transformation that’s never going to stop
At the cutting edge of fintech, PayPal says it needs to make sure its people keep evolving and building new skills.
Asia has longest working hours but least productive and healthy
Employees in Asia have the longest working hours globally but it has come at a price of productivity and ill health. Find out which countries top the charts.
The gift that gives back this Christmas
Microsoft and PayPal are two companies that have decided to give their employees something very precious this festive season – time.
Laid-off Indonesian workers get $4 million severance pay
Over 2000 Indonesia garment industry workers have been given a $4 million severance pay after their employer shut down its factory in 2018.
Circles.Life: Building a culture to last
The telco has spent a lot of time and effort on building a strong culture which will help guide it during its ambitious growth.
Apple is helping more companies customize their own apps
CEO Tim Cook explains how businesses can create apps just for use within their organisation during his trip to Singapore.