Companies are forced to choose sides in Hong Kong protests

Central Chinese government pressures companies to get employees to toe the line.
Google warns workers not to waste time debating politics

The technology giant issues new guidelines for staff to behave themselves when chatting with colleagues online.
Coworking spaces become more specialized as their popularity grows across Asia

The latest entrant into the market is a coworking space focusing solely on health technology firms
Why HR is at the heart of McDonald’s new golden age

Chief People Officer David Fairhurst is playing a key role as the storied McDonald’s brand adapts to a changing business and environment.
Employers in India fear legal woes under Wage Code

Employers fear the new Wage Code could open the door to a greater number of employee complaints and unfounded prosecutions.
PayPal wants more women to enter tech sector

There is a huge imbalance when it comes to gender in the dynamic technology space.
Boom in fintech hiring as Singapore expands status its financial hub

Employment within Singapore’s fintech industry appears strong with hiring expected to increase substantially over the coming 12 to 36 months
HRM Five: Incentives for your employees to go healthy

Incentives for staff to go healthy are now the trend, with plenty of long-term savings and productivity boosts for workforces that have a healthier edge.
Malaysian government needs to step up for 4th IR

Malaysian industries need to step up and take on the fourth Industrial Revolution, according to the International Data Corporation.
Positive candidate experiences made easy, and effective

A strong employer brand starts from the first moment a candidate interacts with the organisation – as the startup team behind mathilda® explains.
Thailand to hire 180,000 Indians for tech sector

Thailand seeks to hire 180, 000 IT workers from India, while Indian tech companies are urged to expand to West.
Working anywhere, anytime is more productive than working from home

Allowing complete flexibility in where and when to work leads to higher productivity according to Harvard Business School
Employees in technology sectors in Asia like to job hop

Turnover has increased in 8 out of 10 markets across the region as recruitment ramps up during the last quarter
Working with HR to build the employee experience

Sreeram Iyer talks through the people strategies at the top of the agenda for ANZ’s corporate and institutional banking business.
New Zealand to allow employers to pay salaries using cryptocurrency

It becomes the first country to let companies use digital currencies to pay workers
Thai Airways union lambasts plan to buy more planes

Thai Airways union furious over plan to buy and lease more planes as seen to add strain to debt status.
Are “superminds” the next step in tech disruption?

Workplace technology commentator John Sumser ponders an age where the intelligence of groups, teams, and organsiations is focused on.
Employers in Hong Kong scramble for the shrinking middle ground

As protests in Hong Kong continue, many global companies are launching contingency plans for their businesses and employees.
Readers’ Choice Awards 2019: Nominations closing soon

There are just a few slots remaining for nominees in HRM Asia’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the action.
Leading a people-first talent agenda at ANZ Bank

Sreeram Iyer talks through the people strategies at the top of the agenda for ANZ’s corporate and institutional banking business.
China issues warning to Philippines over treatment of its citizens

Chinese workers are in high demand in online gaming hubs in the Philippines but they could be working illegally it warns.
Asian employers keen to employ overseas returnees

Companies value the experience they bring to the table with Hong Kong the most eager to employ returnees.
New research shows the power of word choice in job descriptions

A LinkedIn report highlights the distinct word choices that can discourage women from applying for jobs.
Book review: Marcus Buckingham’s “Nine Lies About Work”

US-based HR technology commentator Bill Kutik offers a personalised review of “Nine Lies about Work”, the latest book from Marcus Buckingham.
More than 50 Singaporean companies voluntarily raise retirement age

Proactive employers are increasing retirement and re-employment ages for their senior staff beyond the legal requirements
China’s workers choose new economy over old

The services sector is attracting top talent as China’s economy shifts away from the manufacturing industry that powered its growth previously.
HRM Five: Essential traits of a Chief HR Officer

In this age of disruption, leading the HR function is both vital and challenging. These are the essential traits of a Chief HR Officer.
Josh Bersin: Getting truly agile across the HR function

“Agile”, a design framework invented for software developers, has now landed in HR. And it’s transforming absolutely everything.
Malaysian workers suffer from “hire-and-fire” approach from employers

A rise in ‘’dishonest acts’’ by Malaysian bosses has prompted a trade union group to wade in to help protect workers
Indonesia to overhaul generous payouts for fired workers

Employers worry that Southeast Asia’s largest economy has been losing ground due to its strict labour laws.