Japan begins talks on extending retirement age to 70
It is hoped that extending the retirement age will help people extend their lifespans and address the labour problems of an ageing population.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Leave Management
Times Software’s suite of software solutions was judged best in the leave management function by voters in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Clayton Tan
The HR director at Vinda Group SEA is combining startup and consultancy experience to blend “East” versus “West” approaches to people management.
India to lead Asia-Pacific salary increases in 2019
Although they higher than anywhere else in the region, India’s salary increases are likely to stabilise next year.
RCA2018: Best Corporate – Talent Engagement Provider
TrainingGearAsia’s first of three Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018 highlighted how its programmes are able to engage entire workforces.
Cambodia trains youth, poor for jobs in Japan
The new agreement will help to revitalise Japan’s workforce, which is starting to struggle as the population ages out.
RCA2018: Best Business Programme Provider
The Management Development Institute of Singapore’s business programmes have been judged top of the class by HRM Magazine Asia readers.
How to enable agility through a culture of lifelong learning
Henkel’s Singapore President Thomas Holenia explains how a culture of continuous learning can add value to every employee – and HR themselves.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Agapol Na Songkhla
The Chief People Officer of Thailand’s “national champion” company Thai Beverage has had an impressive career journey so far.
Marriott International: Taking care of the people, and the business
Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer for Asia-Pacific at Marriott International, explains how taking care of the business is about taking care of people.
Lendlease employees give back on Community Day
Employees at Lendlease dedicated more than 1,300 volunteer hours in just one day, across seven different community outreach projects.
RCA2018: Best Recruitment Firm – Client Experience
Resource Solutions was voted as the People’s Choice when it comes to client service in the highly-competitive recruitment space.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Evangeline Chua
The Chief People Officer for Singapore’s national technology agency is all about keeping the human element in the new world of work.
Australian employers must justify flexible work refusals
The Fair Work Commission has introduced a clause that mandates justification by any employer denying flexible working requests.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Monica Oudang
The Chief HR Officer for Indonesia’s Go-Jek plans to continue nurturing the company’s unique culture, even as it soars to ever-greater heights.
How Marriott International is putting people first
Marriott International’s Chief HR Officer in Asia-Pacific shares how it is attracting and retaining talent during a time of intense growth.
Talent-starved Germany looking to relax immigration law
The European nation has been struggling to replenish its skilled workforce, and is hoping the new law will help attract high-calibre talent.
Employees in Asia Pacific want individual recognition and reward
Employees in the region want validation for their individual skills and contributions, a new study has found.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Felicia Teh
Felicia Teh, regional HR director for Carlsberg in Southeast Asia, has shot up the HR hierarchy – but there’s still much more on her career horizon.
Young Taiwanese seek jobs in Southeast Asia and India
New research shows young people in Taiwan are increasingly interested in pursuing careers in other parts of Asia.
Philippines president fast tracks security of tenure bill
The proposed bill looks to prohibit abuses of contractualisation and labour-only contracting in the Philippines.
Healthcare abuses that companies should watch out for
Derek Goldberg, Managing Director of Aetna International in Asia-Pacific, reveals the less savoury side of corporate healthcare.
HRM Asia’s top stories for September, 2018
Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of September – from workplace bullying to Alibaba’s talent development plans in Singapore.
Single expertise no longer enough in employees
According to recruitment experts, companies now look for candidates who have a good grasp of all the business functions.
New app helps Bangladesh jobseekers navigate the informal economy
With funding and expertise from the likes of Google, the new app Kormo is helping Bangladeshis with job opportunities, work skills, and career advice
PSA’s Southeast Asia CEO on leadership and future-prepping
Ong Kim Pong delves into PSA’s unique leadership culture, developing a future talent pipeline, and more.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Dianne Goette
The Asia-Pacific Regional Director for Talent Acquisition with Ogilvy has taken an unconventional route to HR leadership.
Dramatic changes will help Japan attract more foreign talent
Japan is pushing through changes to ensure a far greater number of foreign talents are able to help reduce its domestic manpower shortages.
HRM Asia job of the week: 28 September 2018
Frazer Jones is seeking a dedicated HR Information System manager who can help a European FMCG giant develop their presence in Asia.
China aggressively pushing big data and AI to drive new job creation
The Chinese government is looking to promote the digital economy through skills upgrading, and also by attracting skilled foreign workers.