Japan encourages firms to let workers take up side gigs
The government hopes that the move will help foster greater diversity in the country’s work practices and encourage talent to move into growth areas.
Starbucks brews up work-life integration
Patrick Kwok, General Manager, Starbucks Singapore, shares how employees are benefiting from the Starbucks Experience.
Change work for good: Redefining the workforce experience
As the way we work continue to change and evolve, organisations are looking for more ways to build an interconnected and future-ready workforce.
Supporting the empowerment of women in the workforce
The B20 Women in Business Action Council (WiBAC) has drafted three strategies to expedite the involvement of women in the global economy.
What is the talent imperative for organisations today?
A new report by i4cp and Fortune Media highlights how high-performing organisations are attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
Indonesia prepares more digital talent for the workforce
Besides training digital talent, a stimulant programme also supports MSMEs in improving digital skills throughout their organisation.
Building workforce resiliency key for Singapore
It is essential to attract the right foreign workforce who will bring in the skills to complement the local workforce, said the Manpower Minister.
Japan to increase investment in human resources
The Cabinet has approved the first annual fiscal and economic policy blueprint that pledges aggressive investment in human resources.
New Zealand faces digital skills shortage
A new report found that challenges New Zealand firms face include plugging the skills gap, retaining staff, attracting, and hiring talent.
Skillsoft bolsters enterprise learning offering through Workday partnership
Users would be able to access curated learning paths such as role- and competency-based paths designed to move them toward aspirational jobs.
Attracting and retaining talent with a culture of belonging
Achievers Workforce Institute’s 2022 Engagement and Retention Report provides key insights into employee engagement and retention.
Japan to support upskilling of one million workers
The government plans to offer workers relearning opportunities and new jobs, based on measures worth ¥400 billion over three years.
Developing human resource capacity key to workforce resiliency
Indonesia’s Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto highlighted this while sharing the country’s employment improvement strategies.
Companies in the Philippines urged to upscale digitalisation
Companies are also encouraged to ensure that workforce education matches the acceleration of digital technology.
Indonesia closes workplace gender gap through tripartite collaboration
The private sector, the government and non-governmental organisations have been urged to improve skills and promote women leadership.
Adopting a skills-based approach to define job fit and competencies
A tight labour market is prompting the upskill and reskill of employees to meet manpower needs, and is providing more opportunities for jobseekers.
Businesses in Australia prioritise immigration and skills policy
The upcoming Labour Party summit will discuss these topics, potentially paving the way for reforms such as wage theft legislation.
Philippines partners ILO to boost worker productivity and employability
ILO will oversee the creation of training materials and provide capacity building for the national trainers endorsed by DOLE.
SumTotal announces strategic partnership with Udemy Business
SumTotal becomes the first Learning Management Experience Platform (LMXP) to have the ability to sell Udemy Business content.
New Zealand increases investment in digital skills
New Zealand will invest in digital technologies to increase skills development and encourage local companies to market their talents globally.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 4
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 is presenting Asia’s largest virtual HR technology marketplace, featuring some of the biggest tech brands.
Indonesia urges private sector to form digital talent ecosystem
The government is encouraging the private sector to contribute in shaping the digital talent ecosystem in the country.
Addressing employee needs critical for sustained organisational growth
Moving to the virtual platform, HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 highlights why an organisation’s people are key to long-term success.
What the top 4 workplace trends of 2021 has meant for 2022
Rosie Cairnes, VP, Skillsoft Asia-Pacific, examines how the top 4 workplace trends of 2021 have impacted 2022.
Upskill or reskill? The decision-making process around employee learning
Cornerstone explains why reskilling and upskilling should be central to HR strategies regarding employee retention, satisfaction, and wellbeing.
Creating Asia’s largest HR technology marketplace
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022, which is taking place from May 10-13, will feature the biggest and most innovative HR tech brands in the market today.
How the pandemic has narrowed the generational divide
Rachele Focardi shares 10 facts about the multi-generational workforce in the post-pandemic workplace.
Singapore strives to improve skills training for workforce
To stay competitive, the country’s employer’s bodies have been urged to effectively communicate their skills training needs to training institutions.
Rethinking Talent Acquisition for Sustained Business Growth and Agility
Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, details the top five talent acquisition trends facing organisations today.
Learning platform allows MSMEs in the Philippines to build digital skills
The ASEAN SME Academy 2.0 platform provides training and mentorship to MSMEs by featuring localised courses on topics of interest.