Experience unique meeting venues in Thailand
Whether it is by the beach, or in the mountainous jungle, Thailand offers an enviable world of MICE destinations for every organisation to consider.
UOB launches scheme to support family-led firms
The bank wants to help the next generation heads of Asia’s family-led firms to run and grow their businesses.
Singtel announces $45 million investment in digital education
The organization is pushing its employees to further their education and skills with a significant investment.
Talent mismatch improves in Singapore’s job market
A drop in the mismatch reflects Singapore’s strong economy as the job landscape evolves with employers and job seekers adjusting.
HRM Five: What employers need to know about millennials
Millennials will form 50% of the workforce by 2020 so it is essential to know what makes them tick so the working experience is smooth.
Gig economy under threat as California rules on contractor status
California lawmakers pass a controversial bill that requires firms to treat independent contractors as employees.
Indonesian unicorn bucks trend and slashes staff
While most billion dollar startups are expanding headcount, Bukalapak is cutting its workforce to become leaner.
Starbucks rolls out new employee benefits
The coffee giant will bring in a raft of improvements to lure workers and streamline mundane tasks amid aggressive competition.
Former Google HR Chief predicts human resources revolution
Laszlo Bock believes that we are on the cusp of an HR revolution like the operations and manufacturing revolutions a century ago.
What do millennials think about workplace dress codes?
In a surprise outcome, new research suggests millennials believe “dressing up” for work boosts performance.
Strict immigration rules in Thailand catching out foreigners
Pressure is growing on the Thai government to review out-dated immigration rules to avoid scaring off foreign talent and investment.
Hong Kong ongoing coverage – keep up to date
Our coverage continues with a look at how the ongoing protests and troubles are affecting companies and workers in the city.
Xero: People are at the heart of everything we do
The accounting software provider’s Chief People Officer and CEO work hand-in-hand to meet workforce needs.
No need to worry about ‘’brain drain’’ as it’s a complete myth
The concept is out-dated for a number of reasons explains respected economist at the Asian Development Bank.
“lyf”: Millennial-focused co-living space launched by Ascott
The new “lyf” living space has been created for millennials, by the “millennial-minded”. Ascott is now keen to launch the brand across the globe.
British Airways pilots strike over pay and conditions
Thousands of workers stranded as pilots of British carrier go on strike seeking higher pay through profit sharing.
ASEAN employees working the longest hours
Three of the top 10 countries who work the longest hours are in this region with Singapore and Thailand not far behind.
Workers should not expect benefits to stay competitive
Malaysia tells its workers that they should not expect benefits such as flexible work arrangements and childcare leave.
Are tech companies pushing back against pay transparency?
A consultant says the urge to suppress salary discussions may be understandable, but laws in the US are moving in a different direction.
Thailand and Vietnam fight to attract manufacturers
The two ASEAN economies both want to woo companies away from China amid its political and economic tensions.
Uniqlo to help improve worker conditions in Asia
Japanese clothing giant is working with the International Labour Organization to push for better worker protection.
HRM Five: Moving staff into coworking spaces
They could be the future of working, so here’s a chance to get up-to-speed on maximising the benefits of shared office space.
Space doctors and lawyers needed in Australia
It may sound out of this world but these roles are in demand as the Australian Space Agency sets its sights upwards.
South Koreans use technology to fight workplace bullies
Spy gadgets are rising in popularity to record abuse and harassment by bosses following changes in law.
Shopee sees talent pool doubling in near future
Shopee moves to new headquarters in Singapore, as Asia’s Silicon Valley houses expanding technology talent.
Readers Choice Awards: Nine days left to nominate!
The clock is ticking fast on this year’s Readers Choice Awards: nominations absolutely must be finalised by the end of next week.
Preparing today’s workforce for tomorrow
James McKew, Asia-Pacific Regional Director for Universal Robots, says the stage is now being set for greater human-robot collaboration.
Malaysian PM laughs off raising retirement age to 65
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says retiring at 60 is good enough and will avoid ‘’deadwood’’ in the workplace.
Two Cents: Can you be more AI friendly?
Artificial Intelligence is touching every facet of our lives from the products we buy to the jobs we apply for.
AI will never be able to replace these banking roles
Despite huge leaps in Artificial Intelligence, humans are still needed for critical positions to safeguard banks.