Recruitment

HR Tech Fest Asia Online: Navigating the new era of HR and the Workplace

Join the largest gathering of HR and business leaders from across the region from Sep 29 to Oct 1 and hear from over 70 leading HR thought-leaders.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Wed Jul 8th, 2020 | min read

NTUC Job Security Council to help affected workers find new jobs

It will also help companies in Singapore meet manpower needs by mobilising workers from firms with excess manpower.
Daniel Teo
Mon Jul 6th, 2020 | min read

87% of Malaysians feel they are not skilled enough to stay employed

More than half of them also believe that their employers' existing training and re-skilling programmes are not adequate.
Daniel Teo
Mon Jul 6th, 2020 | min read

COVID-19 halts business operations in Vietnam

More than 29,000 businesses have had to suspend operations in Vietnam in the first half of 2020, reported the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Shawn Liew
Wed Jul 1st, 2020 | min read

It is time to reset your employee experience strategy

In a new world of work, the employee experience is key to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining talent.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Fri Jun 26th, 2020 | min read

Singapore employers find agility to meet business challenges

In the second of a 2-part article, the spotlight is on how the Professional Conversion Programme has helped a local company overcome the challenges in today’s economic climate.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Fri Jun 19th, 2020 | min read

Making a successful mid-career switch with PCP

In the first of a 2-part article, a Singapore employee shares how the Professional Conversion Programme has helped her make a successful mid-career switch.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Thu Jun 18th, 2020 | min read

Sumser: 8 ways to reflect on your HR ethics

US-based Futurist & Technology, Commentator John Sumser shares some ways on how we can reflect on our HR ethics.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Tue Jun 16th, 2020 | min read

Singapore’s unemployment rate hits decade high

The latest labour market report released by MOM reveals total employment fell by 25,600 in Q1 2020, the largest quarterly contraction on record.
Shawn Liew
Mon Jun 15th, 2020 | min read

1 in 5 Malaysians out of job due to COVID-19

A JobStreet survey also revealed that 35% have suffered a pay cut of more than 30% during the ‘Movement Control Order’ period.

Daniel Teo
Thu Jun 4th, 2020 | min read

Why HR leaders need skills-based hiring now

Employers need to adapt quickly and view non-degree skills-based hiring as a new approach to sourcing and acquiring talent.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Mon Jun 1st, 2020 | min read

Nearly half of Hong Kong employees actively looking for new job

The latest survey also shows that more than eight in 10 Hong Kong employees are concerned about job security this year.
Daniel Teo
Wed May 27th, 2020 | min read

Qualtrics names Brigid Archibald as new managing director, APJ

Archibald replaces Bill McMurray, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, and will be based in the US.
Shawn Liew
Tue May 26th, 2020 | min read

5 tips to help recruiters survive the COVID-19 crisis

You can't develop a perfect plan, but you can take many steps that will help your organization emerge from the pandemic with fewer battle wounds.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Tue May 19th, 2020 | min read

Leaders need to adapt to rapidly changing workforce priorities

Leaders need to adapt to the new world of work quickly if they are to keep pace with the rapid changes of the new remote workforce.
Daniel Teo
Fri May 15th, 2020 | min read

Publicis Sapient appoints Jaz Lim as Head of Experience

In her new role, Lim will lead experience design for Publicis Sapient, an advanced digital transformation company.

Shawn Liew
Thu May 14th, 2020 | min read

10 Takeaways: Day Two of HR Tech Fest Connect 2020

Day 2 of HR Tech Fest Connect 2020 saw a number of leading thought leaders provide attendees with a number of thought-provoking insights on how to move their organisations forward in these times of uncertainty.
Shawn Liew
Thu May 14th, 2020 | min read

Cornerstone OnDemand announces leadership transition

Phil Saunders, the former CEO of Saba Software, will replace Adam Miller as CEO of Cornerstone OnDemand, effective June 15, 2020.

Shawn Liew
Wed May 13th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Navigating a changing workforce

Some of the leading companies in the HR and Tech space will converge upon HR Tech Fest Connect 2020 to provide their insights on what companies need to do to thrive in a post COVID-19 world.

Shawn Liew
Wed May 6th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Reskilling programs vs job redesigning

Low Peck Kem, CHRO & Senior Director (Workforce Development), Singapore Public Service Division, PMO, President, SHRI, will discuss how to best reskill our workforce to be ready for the future.
Daniel Teo
Tue May 5th, 2020 | min read

Kaplan names Joe Keen Poon as new President for Singapore

Poon’s appointment will see COO and Provost, Associate Professor Rhys Johnson, transfer to a new role at Kaplan International.

Shawn Liew
Tue May 5th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Jason Averbook – The new NOW of work

During his virtual session on May 13, he will unveil 10 new guideposts that organisations need to start thinking and acting upon.
Daniel Teo
Fri Apr 24th, 2020 | min read

New JobStreet platform offers workforce support

The COVID-19 Jobs and Resource Hub offers a knowledge base for both employer and employees dealing with the impact of the pandemic.

Shawn Liew
Fri Apr 24th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Josh Bersin – The big reset in HR tech

Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst, and Dean of the Josh Bersin Academy, will discuss the impact of the global pandemic on the HR technology market.

Shawn Liew
Tue Apr 21st, 2020 | min read

IBM Singapore names Martin Chee as managing director

The appointment of Martin Chee, says IBM Singapore, further demonstrates the company’s commitment to advancing the digital transformation journey in Singapore.

Shawn Liew
Mon Apr 20th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Catch must-see speakers online

Some of the biggest HR thought leaders such as Josh Bersin, John Sumser and Jason Averbook, will be sharing their insights at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020.
Daniel Teo
Fri Apr 17th, 2020 | min read

HRM Tips: How to successfully conduct video interviews

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers may be conducting video interviews for the first time over the next few months.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Fri Apr 17th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Understanding The Future of Remote Work

The 2-day virtual conference will concentrate on the core areas of Leadership, Technologies, Communications, Recruitment and Wellbeing.

Shawn Liew
Mon Apr 13th, 2020 | min read

LinkedIn offers free job listings to help fight COVID-19

Companies in the healthcare sector as well as essential services can now post job listings for free for the next three months on LinkedIn.
Daniel Teo
Thu Apr 9th, 2020 | min read

Searches for remote work surge amidst COVID-19 crisis

Job seekers are showing greater interest in working remotely with an increase in searches for terms like ‘remote’ and ‘work from home’ on job sites.
Daniel Teo
Thu Apr 9th, 2020 | min read