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.
Demand for talent in India expected to remain strong in 2023
Despite a cautious approach to hiring, many organisations in India are expected to add to their headcount in 2023.
More employees in Singapore chose to change jobs in 2022
The rise in career mobility is attributed to more employment opportunities and is most prevalent among employees aged 30 and below.
Singapore’s total employment grows for fifth consecutive quarter
While hiring sentiments remain positive, momentum in the labour market is expected to ease, says the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
The HR tech market categories to watch this year
Josh Bersin provides his outlook on the areas in the HR technology market that will have the most growth potential in 2023.
Casting a wider net: Acquiring the best talent beyond borders
Deel’s Karen Ng highlights why employers are going beyond their shores in search of the right talent and the role Deel is playing to support them.
Job additions in South Korea hit 22-year high
The country is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels with an addition of 816,000 jobs in 2022, the highest increase recorded in 20 years.
Organisations in Japan plan to hire more new graduates
There will be more opportunities to hire new graduates next spring as Japan gradually recovers from the pandemic.
New initiative empowers Singapore firms to develop future leaders
The Singapore Global Executive Programme (SGEP) is designed to nurture a new generation of local organisations and talent.
Tech roles a top career choice for Gen Z graduates in India
Employers who provide the right value proposition to Gen Z employees are more likely to be able to retain them in their first job for more than two years.
Growth of Singapore’s employment market expected to slow down
While employment continued to grow in Q3’2022, the Ministry of Manpower expects this momentum to be stunted in the months ahead.
Job seekers re-entering the workforce should consider modifying their CVs
Job applicants are more likely to receive a call back from an employer if their job histories specify years worked instead of employment dates.