Celebrating Asia’s top HR leaders and organisations
Winners of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 were recognised for setting the benchmark of excellence and innovation in the HR industry.
What do next-gen leaders want in 2023?
Key elements to attract emerging millennial and Gen Z workforce include flexibility, learning and development, and purpose-driven work.
Are employees getting short-changed during salary negotiations?
Job applicants are afraid to ask for higher salaries in jobs that push for altruism and charity, resulting in them losing out on more pay.
How to build a dynamic workforce of the future
Rachele Focardi, Founder, XYZ@Work, will be at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to share her expertise on multigenerational workforce dynamics.
Flexible work the new compact for employees in Singapore
Flexible work arrangements and better career opportunities are among NTUC’s goals to empower youths and caregivers.
Taking a long-term approach to career planning
Creating a fulfilling and stable career requires intentional career planning, including self-questioning as a first step.
Eagerness to accept job offers causing gender income wage gap
One of the key attributes to the income wage gap between genders can be due to the differences in job searching behaviour, says a new study.
Why global teams can help companies operate sustainably in Singapore
Charles Ferguson, General Manager, G-P, explains why building global teams and remote work can help organisations manage rising operating costs.
Why every great hire starts with a focus on the candidate experience
Eleanor Vajzovic, Head of Strategic Solutions, Paradox, provides some tips on how organisations can create successful candidate experiences.
Unwelcome questions still a problem for job applicants in South Korea
In the last two years, 84 cases have been filed to the labour ministry regarding prying questions asked during work interviews that violate privacy.
Malaysia launches new career initiatives to boost employment
The 2023 Madani Career Initiatives, which include financial incentives for employers and training programmes, aim to strengthen the labour market.
Driving HR transformation in the new world of work
Learn about the latest HR strategies and technologies to drive HR transformation at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023, which is taking place from May 10-11.
How an erroneous CV can cost you a job interview
Spelling errors on CVs can reduce the probability of being invited to a job interview, and may have gender and social class implications.
Building trust and retaining top talent in a competitive labour market
Developing a compelling employer value proposition and leveraging innovative technology are two key elements in attracting and retaining top talent.
Job vacancies continue to decline in Singapore
From 2021 to 2022, employment opportunities in PMET roles have risen against the backdrop of non-PMET roles decreasing.
Singapore’s youth unemployment hits 24-year low in 2022
Singapore’s youth unemployment rate fell due to changes in job preferences and education priorities, according to the Ministry of Manpower.
Keeping new hires beyond the first year of employment
Organisations may need to do more to prevent new hires from taking the increasingly common route of returning to their previous employers.
Taiwan encourages more women to consider part-time employment
Taiwan’s female labour force participation trails behind countries like Japan and South Korea, partly due to negative public perception of part-time jobs.
Online personal branding boosts employability for Gen Z
Personal branding strategies for Gen Z jobseekers include self-reflection, communication, and digital footprint management.
Building a distributed workforce for organisational success
Jane Lee, Head of Asia-Pacific Sales at Remote, highlights the importance of building a global talent marketplace to attract and retain the best talent.
GM streamlines the recruitment process to hire the best talent
General Motors is automating interview scheduling with Paradox’s conversational AI assistant, resulting in a more efficient and positive candidate experience.
Breaking down borders: klikit finds hiring solution with Deel
Chris Withers, Founder and CEO of klikit, shares how Deel’s platform helped the F&B software start-up hire globally while expanding across Asia-Pacific.
Future-proofing the workforce can start from within
Taking a skills-based approach to investing in the future of employees is the best enabler to future-proof an organisation, says Anne Fulton.
Employers be warned: Your employees may be on the move soon
2023 is likely to remain a jobseekers’ market in South-East Asia and Hong Kong, with employees confident of finding alternative employment.
Creating a winning EX formula to retain your best talent
Gavin Morse, Senior People Scientist, Culture Amp, shares how organisations can elevate employee experience to retain their best talent.
More job opportunities available for fresh graduates in Singapore
Nearly 94% of university graduates in Singapore secured employment within six months of graduation in 2022, of which 87.5% were full-time roles.
Hiring evolution: Employers and job seekers must be prepared for change
Both employers and job applications should expect the hiring process to evolve, highlighting the importance of adaptability in today’s job market.
APAC led strong global hiring trends in 2022
Global hiring grew across many regions in the world, with the majority of job roles designed to be performed remotely, according to a new Deel report.
South Korea’s job market growth slows to lowest level in two years
Job growth in South Korea hit a two-year low in January 2023 with 411,000 jobs added, marking the smallest on-year growth since March 2021.
Building workplace resilience by embracing employee wellbeing
Speaking with HRM Asia, TTSH’s Lek Jie Ying highlights how the hospital is helping employees overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.