Philippine lawmakers to lower government workers’ retirement age

The proposed measure would lower the optional retirement age of Filipino government employees from 60 to 56.
Average monthly pay for Taiwan employees increases by 2.56% annually

The average monthly take-home pay for Taiwanese employees increased by 2.56%.
World’s biggest cleaning firm ISS shedding 100,000 jobs

ISS of Denmark, one of the world’s largest cleaning firms, is planning to get rid of about 100,000 jobs – more than a fifth of its workforce.
Living the full expat life from Regency House

Both Paul and Emma Charlton save their biggest praise for their home away from home these past nine months, at Regency House.
Trump resort worker has no regret speaking out about abuse

A Trump resort worker living in the US illegally says she does not regret speaking out about experiencing workplace abuse.
Chinese doll factory investigated over workplace abuse claims

The workers at a toy factory in Heyuan, China, were working illegally overtime, and often earning less than SG$1.80 per hour.
HR Development Awards recognises companies investing in human capital

The HR Development Awards, held over November 27-28, recognise outstanding Malaysian employers for their investment in human capital.
Jobless rate for South Koreans in late 20s hits highest level since 2010

The unemployment rate for Koreans in their late 20s is double that of Japan, and is at its highest since 2010.
Thomson Reuters to axe 3,200 jobs worldwide

Layoffs at Thomson Reuters will trim 12% of the media giant’s workforce, and eliminate 3,200 jobs to streamline the business and reduce costs.
Business leaders in Singapore struggle to balance demands

Business leaders are struggling to cope with the diverse demands of employees, customers and the wider society.
Maintaining the human touch in an age of digital upskilling

When we take away the human touch in the learning process, we risk limiting learners’ exposure to unpredictable factors.
Sharp lays off over 3,000 foreign workers in Japan

Sharp has restructured its manufacturing base in Japan as it moves production of iPhone sensors to a Chinese plant owned by Foxconn.
Hong Kong firms losing new staff during probation

Nearly half of Hong Kong’s financial employers have had an employee resign during their probation period due to poor onboarding processes.
Standard Chartered slashing jobs in Dubai, Singapore

Standard Chartered’s job cuts are expected to affect Singapore employees, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Microsoft ecosystem to generate 5,600 jobs in Bahrain by 2022

Spending on public cloud services in Bahrain will almost quadruple in five years’ time and create more than 5,600 jobs locally.
New tax law threatens 150,000 jobs in Philippines

At least 1,200 firms in the Philippines might pull out from investing due to the sudden shift in policy, resulting in 150,000 jobs at stake.
A third of South Korea’s elderly work low-paid jobs after retirement

South Korea has a high elderly employment rate as many seniors work to help cover their living costs, with almost one-third holding low-wage jobs.
Small meeting spaces are fast becoming smart workspaces

Companies are increasingly experimenting with technology-enabled huddle rooms, which satisfy this need for real-time, productive collaboration.
Hilton awards hotel employees month-long sabbaticals

The annual “Hilton Thrive Sabbatical” gives 10 employees global opportunities to give back, or live a dream.
How social media can help HR professionals in their jobs

Some of Asia-Pacific’s top HR influencers highlight how being active on online professional networks has helped them be better at their jobs.
Zomato plans to hire over 5,000 employees in India

The online food aggregator will expand into 30 more cities in India, and plans to hire another 5,000 delivery partners.
General Motors to cut more than 14,000 jobs across North America

General Motors will conduct several plant closures across the US and reduce its salaried workforce by more than 14,000 employees.
China leads the world in hiring AI talents

China and the US are leading the way in AI employment globally, with China topping the list with just over 12,000 job listings.
Ted Baker employees petition against culture of ‘forced hugging’

Staff at Ted Baker allege that there is a culture of harassment at the company that is “wilfully ignored by those in charge”.
Taiwanese workers to get slightly improved year-end bonuses

The slight increase in bonuses is reflected by a reduction in the rate of increase from year to year.
Encouraging female perspectives in traditionally male-dominated fields

Women are still under-represented in fields like STEM, especially in the Asia-Pacific. Here’s how HR can help to promote diversity in such industries.
Bayer AG slashing 12,000 jobs worldwide

Bayer AG is expected to restructure 12,000 jobs – effectively some 10% of its workforce – as it exits peripheral businesses like animal health.
Hiring prospects for Southeast Asia remain bright

Southeast Asia’s hiring outlook in 2019 remains optimistic, as digitalisation and the region’s role as an industrial hub continue to grow.
Wage growth experiencing worst slowdown despite robust economy

Wage growth in 2017 slowed to its lowest rate since 2008, despite solid economic growth and falling unemployment in major economies.
Infographic: Future talent needs in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is an issue facing all organisations trying to keep up with the digital age, but there is a shortage of skilled talent to address this need.