How employers can avoid the ‘angpao’ exodus
Employees often choose to leave after receiving bonus pay outs. But is this a reflective of problem with the employees – or with the organisation?
Grab adds 400 high-value jobs in Malaysia with centre of excellence
The centre will house Grab’s core business strategy and operational functions, including legal, customer experience, financial services and creative services.
‘Brutal’ job interview experience in UK triggers anger online
A UK company has drawn flak online for its ‘brutal’ job interview process, which many employees feel is the most challenging aspect of working there.
Foreign workers in Japan hit record 1.46 million
Foreign workers in Japan have grown more than three times over the past 10 years, according to data released by the government.
How Linklaters is championing a culture of diversity and inclusion
The Global Diversity Manager at Linklaters talks to HRM Magazine Asia about how the international law firm is working hard towards workforce parity.
Pakistan launches program to provide jobs for youth
Educated youth in Pakistan who remain unemployed are expected to find job opportunities under a new national job programme.
A quarter of US employed at risk from automation by 2030
According to a new report, the jobs most at risk are those in office administration, production, transportation, and food preparation.
Japan firms not strengthening governance despite Ghosn arrest
A majority of Japanese companies have no plan to strengthen corporate governance, despite the arrest of Nissan’s chairman for alleged misconduct.
Number of Nepalis going abroad to work falls sharply
The slump is in large part due to the Nepalese government’s ban on workers heading to Malaysia – imposed due to exploitative brokers.
HR Festival Asia Speaker Spotlight: Bernard Golstein
In advance of HR Festival Asia, the region’s largest gathering of the HR and tech industries, we chat with one of the event’s slated expert speakers.
Ethiopia allows almost one million refugees to leave camps and work
Ethiopia has passed a law giving almost one million refugees the right to work outside of camp, as part of a programme creating 100,000 jobs.
Young people to Davos leaders: More jobs, please
A UNICEF poll of 10,000 young people from more than 160 countries has a stark message: “We need more jobs and better education.”
#NoFilter: The inevitable cost of a workaholic culture
When employees have to slave away at a job, they end up exhausted and disengaged – mental states which are not conducive to creativity or innovation.
Under Armour appoints new Chief People and Culture Officer
After a controversy last year over a reportedly ‘hedonistic’ culture, Under Armour has appointed a new head of people and culture.
How CP Group is developing the leaders of tomorrow
Keeping the leadership pipeline robust is a high business priority at Thai conglomerate CP Group, as part of its Industry 4.0 gameplan.
Elon Musk’s Tesla to slash more than 7,000 jobs
In a bid for profitability, electric car maker Tesla will be cutting seven percent of its workforce, per an announcement by CEO Elon Musk.
Shiseido opens new regional headquarters and learning centre
The new Asia Learning Centre will train approximately 2,000 Shiseido employees each year in leadership and innovation skills and behaviours.
Design Thinking: the human-centric path to the future of work
Today’s volatile business environment requires a new method of problem solving for HR and business leaders.
Real-wage salary growth worldwide to slow this year: Korn Ferry
Real-wage salaries across the globe are predicted to increase by 1% on average this year, down from the forecast of 1.5% for last year.
All about digital work at HR Festival Asia’s HR Tech stream
At HR Festival Asia’s HR Tech stream, delegates will be partake in cutting edge discussions about the increasing confluence of HR and technology.
Huawei hosts tech jobs fair to attract Saudi youth
Huawei, together with 16 partner companies, offered more than 100 job vacancies – all of which were filled by the end of the event.
Success in digital learning: calls to action
Senior leadership teams have the opportunity to develop a sustainable competitive advantage through the speed of learning as they have never had before.
China to introduce new measures to maintain stable employment
The country needs to create 15 million new jobs in 2019 to support the record number of at 8.34 million college graduates that will enter the job market.
One million tech-savvy teens needed to boost Thai e-commerce
To boost e-commerce capabilities, Thailand is establishing up the first e-commerce park dedicated to digital training.
HR Festival Asia Speaker Spotlight: Daniel Kusmanto
In advance of HR Festival Asia, the region’s largest gathering of the HR and tech industries, we chat with one of the event’s slated expert speakers.
Aviva partners IMDA to train cloud computing professionals
The cloud computing training programme will upskill new and existing employees and enhance the company’s digital capabilities.
How Thai conglomerate CP Group is going global
Thai conglomerate CP Group has far-reaching international aspirations, and it is looking to its 300,000 plus workforce to drive these ambitions.
Malaysia’s labour market remains upbeat
Labour force growth and employment growth has been outpacing unemployment growth since March 2017, according to a new report.
South Korea’s jobless rate hits its highest level since 2001
The unemployment rate in South Korea exceeded that of the US for the first time in 17 years, in 2018’s third quarter.
HR has to be willing to let go of past practices: Josh Bersin
In the second part of our exclusive interview, Josh Bersin talks about the outlook for HR technology, and how HR can evolve beyond service delivery.