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.
SMEs in South Korea more likely to hire temporary employees
Compared to large organisations, about four in 10 employees working for organisations with less than 300 staff are non-regular workers.
UOB enhances employee experience with one unified HR platform
Since August 2022, the Workday HCM has been deployed across 14 markets, with plans to introduce it in five ASEAN markets in 2023.
Wages prove that paper qualification matters in Singapore
The average starting salary of a university graduate is now almost twice that of an ITE graduate, and this gap persists over their lifetimes.
2 Cents: People-first approach a priority for HR in 2023
With people key for organisational success, attracting and retaining the best talent is on the agenda of every HR and business leader heading into 2023.
Why CHROS are focusing on human capital management in 2023
Attracting, managing, and retaining talent was a key discussion point at HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Singapore 2022, which took place on December 1.
Pushing the pedal: How Multiplier is plugging critical tech talent gaps
Multiplier helped Aspire to find critical tech talent beyond borders, helping it achieve growth milestones whilst making savings of more than S$1M per year.
Employment in Singapore rose for second consecutive year
While real median income increased from 2021, growth was tempered by the continuing impact of high inflation.
Jobs creation should be prioritised over wage hikes in the Philippines
The Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines has called on the government to provide more inclusive measures to manage economic problems.
What CHROs can do to shape the world of work in 2023
Taking place on December 1, the CHRO Series Singapore will discuss topics such as building a talent management strategy that embraces innovation.
APAC job markets post modest recovery in 2022
While Asia-Pacific labour markets recorded a partial rebound from the pandemic, 2023 is expected to present challenges hindering a full recovery.
Organisations should take a people-first approach to attract talent
Ways to foster attractive workplaces include leveraging flexible work options to provide employees with more autonomy.
Hong Kong provides support for businesses to retain and create jobs
Hong Kong has approved HK$12.1 billion (US$1.5 billion) in wage subsidies for eligible employers and employees.
Organisations face hiring challenges as employee’s market remains
Fears of a potential recession may temporarily curb hiring in the short term, but long-term effects are likely to skew market power toward jobseekers.
Malaysia’s labour market continues recovery
The unemployment rate in the country dropped to 3.7% compared with 4.7% in the same quarter last year.
South Korea priorities job creation for older jobseekers
Efforts are ongoing to create employment opportunities for South Korea’s elderly population, which is expected to reach 10 million by 2025.
Indonesia looks to create jobs with investments in green economy
Employment opportunities related to environmental responsibility activities are expected to increase, predicted Indonesia’s central bank.
Labour shortage impacts more than half of companies in Japan
The ageing population, coupled with the recovery of the economy, has caused more than half of 11,000 firms in Japan to experience a labour crunch.
Japan seeks more diversity in employment opportunities
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) is looking to end the negative image of mid-career hires by rephrasing commonly used employment terms.
South Korean lobby groups call for corporate tax to be reduced
A corporate tax reduction will improve cash flow that can then be directed to employment and investments, say the lobby groups.