Korean lawmakers urged to ease minimum wage hike
The Korea Employers Federation has asked lawmakers to ease up labour-related bills that place extra burdens on firms.
Being a leader of people starts with clear communication
You can’t be a great leader unless you are a great communicator, writes leadership academic and expert Jovina Ang.
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.