Japanese airlines now accept male cabin crew
At two of Japan’s airline carriers, men are being wood for careers in the traditionally female-dominated profession of cabin crew.
Some HR trends to watch out for in 2019
In the rapid evolving world we live in, 2019 will, inevitably, be another year of business transformation.
By 2041 digitalisation will threaten 5.38 million jobs in Bangladesh
By 2041 some 5.38 million jobs will be at risk from automation in the industries and services sector in Bangladesh.
Talent war driving up salaries for UAE firms
The ongoing war for talent is preventing firms finding and hiring qualified and skilled talent, and also causing a rise in in salaries.
India’s IT sector to generate 250,000 jobs next year
This development is attributed to the increasing uptake of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
How the approach to corporate wellness looks set to evolve in 2019
Firms today should no longer wonder if corporate wellness is necessary, but instead ask how they can do better.
Philippines sets guidelines for China’s hiring of 100,000 teachers
The Filipino government had set guidelines for the recruitment and deployment of over 100,000 Filipino teachers to China.
South Korea to employ another 56,000 foreign workers in 2019
South Korea plans to accept more foreign workers next year, with the aim of alleviating the country’s talent crunch.
21,500 Malaysians lost jobs this year: HR Minister
Half of those laid off were from the greater Kuala Lumpur area of Klang Valley, according to the country’s HR minister.
Nearly 2 million Taiwanese women not working due to family reasons
This out of a total of 5.24 million adults aged between 15 to 64, who are not part of Taiwan’s shrinking workforce.
Top Stories of 2018: Employee activism
In the final installment of our 2018 retrospective, we look at one of the more interesting phenomena to occur this year – employee activism.
A quarter of Singaporean employees will play Secret Santa
If you’re still debating office holiday exchange gifts, the best option is something practical.
Infographic: HR Christmas issues, and how to handle them
From inclusiveness to office parties, we look at the various people management issues that Christmas can bring up – and how HR can deal with them.
Japan considers hiring cap on foreign caregivers
The Japanese government is planning to set a cap on the recruitment of foreign workers in the country’s nursing facilities.
Top Stories of 2018: CEO shockers
This year has seen CEOs of various organisations, from around the world, come under the spotlight for various reasons. We round up some of the biggest stories.
Job-skill mismatch affecting Malaysian youths
Malaysian youths are facing school-to-work transition problems, while academic institutions are not sufficiently preparing graduates.
Thai job seekers warned against Canadian recruitment scams
The Department of Employment in Thailand have warned Thai job seekers against ‘Canadian’ farm worker job scams online.
Top Stories of 2018: HR Innovations
In the second installment of our 2018 roundup series, we recap the most interesting HR policies and initiatives from around the region.
Engaging the workforce in digital transformation
Both employer and employee must understand the value of upskilling and continuous training, and prioritise these accordingly.
Office culture and low salaries chase Hong Kongers out of Chinese firms
The majority of Hongkong employees who have left China-headquartered companies blame rigid office culture and low salaries.
Saudi Arabia’s energy park forecast to create 100,000 jobs
The King Salman Energy Park will create 100,000 jobs, and contribute US$6 billion to Saudi Arabia’s economy, once it is completed by 2021.
Top Stories of 2018: Asia’s favourite workplaces
In the first installment of our 2018 roundup series, we take a quick look back at the various employer rankings that have been popular with readers.
Verizon offers voluntary severance packages to departing employees
Verizon cuts 10,400 jobs out of 44,000 eligible employees in a “voluntary separation program,” as part of cost cutting measures.
Young professionals in Singapore increasingly switching careers
A study by Monster.com has revealed that young professionals in Singapore are increasingly considering jobs outside their field of study.
How HR can drive data literacy in their organisations
Data is the future of business, but most in the workforce lack even the most basic understanding of it.
Truck drivers charged with offence in Singapore for $1 bribes
Singapore has charged two Chinese migrant workers with soliciting one dollar bribes from lorry drivers, and could face prison time if convicted.
Adobe, NVIDIA, and Microsoft named best tech firms to work for in India
Adobe, NVIDIA, and Microsoft are rated top workplaces in India to work for in tech, according to job site Indeed.
Malaysia’s salary expected to increase by 5.2% in 2019
The projected overall salary increase is close to this year’s growth rate.
Skills gap threatens Hong Kong’s banking industry
According to a new report, a skills gap threatens the local banking industry.
Qantas staff expected to work extra hours during Christmas for free
The Australian-based airline has been criticised for asking staff to volunteer extra hours at the airport during Christmas.