HR leaders expecting global skills gap: new survey
According to a new, global survey, only 20% of employees have what it takes to thrive and survive in Industry 4.0.
Matching the right technology to the right employee
As Pang Yee Beng – Senior Vice President for South Asia and Korea at Dell EMC – points out, the devil is in the details.
Myanmar to train workers for Thai fisheries
A new agreement between Myanmar and Thailand will provide a legal pathway for trained fisheries workers to gain employment in Thailand.
HRM Five: Building data literacy across the organisation
It is up to HR professionals to ensure their organisations don’t get left behind in the data-driven future. Here’s a basic how-to to get started.
Artificial intelligence to diversify human thinking
A new study finds that many business leaders are optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work.
Cambodia earmarks government jobs for youth
The incoming government of Cambodia is looking to start with a clean slate, and bring the country’s youth into the fold.
Mainland China targets Taiwan’s top tech talent
China’s efforts to recruit Taiwanese engineers — via above-market benefits packages — are beginning to pay off handsomely.
Work-related hearing loss a rising health concern
Prolonged noise pollution at the workplace seems to be giving rise to hearing loss issues among some workers and workplaces in Malaysia.
The science and practice of workplace ergonomics
When the need for good workplace ergonomics is met, workplace safety and productivity are maximised.
Readiness to digitise: 12 questions to ask first
Laurence Smith offers twelve questions to help pinpoint your organisations point on the vital journey to digital transformation
Alibaba launches talent programme in Singapore
The Alibaba Talent Programme aims to develop the next generation of technology-focused and innovative PhD candidates.
South Korean businesses set to expand hiring
South Korea’s biggest companies are expected to ramp up their hiring plans over September and the fourth quarter of this year.
Health challenges of sending your employees abroad
Expatriating or relocating your employees comes with a unique set of challenges – not least of which is the health aspect.
Hong Kong insurance industry struggling to recruit
Poor job perception is making it harder for businesses to bring in fresh blood at the specialist and middle management levels.
Singapore to train 2,000 professionals for future AI jobs
A further 10,000 Singaporeans, from students to working adults, will also be equipped with AI skills as part of the AI for Everyone programme.
The untold secrets of effective team-building
With the future of work just around the corner, helping teams bond and grow stronger collectively is more important than ever.
Thailand lifts restrictions on foreign work permit holders
Thailand’s work permits now allow the holders to change employers within Thailand, rather than being tied to their original role and organisation.
Malaysia set to sign labour deal with Nepal
The two countries are close to finalising an agreement which lays out mandates for the supply of Nepalese workers to Malaysia.
HRM Five: Elements of a high-performance team
Building teams that perform and excel together is the goal of every HR professional. Here are a few tips for that journey.
Philippines Labour Department wants 2,000 more inspectors
The chief enforcer of labour laws across the Philippines is calling for a higher budget and greater resources “on the ground”.
Enjoyable work for all – in the not too distant future?
US-based futurist and technology commentator John Sumser has made a career out of educating the masses on emerging technologies.
Hong Kong reveals priority sectors for foreign talent
The list reveals how Hong Kong hopes to continue developing as a high value-added and diversified economy.
How to protect your talent from workplace bullying
In this second of two extracts on workplace bullying, Marion Neubronner highlights what organisations can do to combat poor workplace behaviour.
What happens when HR promotes the wrong talent
Despite its widespread practice, companies are making a major mistake when they automatically elevate their best contributors to supervisory roles.
South Korea plans for record spending on jobs creation
South Korea is hoping that increased resources will help to create jobs, especially for women and senior citizens.
Achieving gender diversity in the early childhood sector
The gender diversity issue in the early childhood sector takes on a slightly different angle, but it’s no less important.
Philippines inch towards 100-day paid maternity leave
The proposed law is progressing through the Filipino House of Representatives; one of the country’s two law-making bodies.
Workplace bullying: what HR needs to know
What HR needs to know about the costs and potential strategies to combat bullying behaviour in the workplace.
Dyson and NTU launch studio to develop engineers
Selected students will get a first, real taste of what it’s like to work as an engineer in a professional environment.
Malaysia halts intake of Bangladeshi workers
The Malaysian government has suspended the national migration system used to hire workers specifically from Bangladesh.