Attracting, managing, and retaining talent was a key discussion point at HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Singapore 2022, which took place on December 1.
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.
While real median income increased from 2021, growth was tempered by the continuing impact of high inflation.
The Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines has called on the government to provide more inclusive measures to manage economic problems.
Taking place on December 1, the CHRO Series Singapore will discuss topics such as building a talent management strategy that embraces innovation.
While Asia-Pacific labour markets recorded a partial rebound from the pandemic, 2023 is expected to present challenges hindering a full recovery.
Ways to foster attractive workplaces include leveraging flexible work options to provide employees with more autonomy.
Hong Kong has approved HK$12.1 billion (US$1.5 billion) in wage subsidies for eligible employers and employees.
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.
The unemployment rate in the country dropped to 3.7% compared with 4.7% in the same quarter last year.
Efforts are ongoing to create employment opportunities for South Korea’s elderly population, which is expected to reach 10 million by 2025.
Employment opportunities related to environmental responsibility activities are expected to increase, predicted Indonesia’s central bank.
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.
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) is looking to end the negative image of mid-career hires by rephrasing commonly used employment terms.
A corporate tax reduction will improve cash flow that can then be directed to employment and investments, say the lobby groups.
Employers can offer the flexibility to work part-time hours as a means to increase female workforce participation.
Interest in companies to hire workers with disabilities has risen by 30% since this August, driven largely by the service sectors.
South Korea’s employment and workplace practices need to be more flexible and in line with global standards, said the Federation of Korean Industries.
Job training and reskilling are measures that can be taken to create more employment opportunities in 2023, says business group.
This comes as employers looked to hire in preparation for a rebound in inbound tourism as the pandemic-related daily arrival cap is removed.
Although employment grew in Q3’2022, global conditions are likely to create an uncertain labour market in the coming months.
Besides the lack of job vacancies, some South Koreans are taking time to better prepare, which accounts for their inactivity in the job market.
New data has found that nearly 360,000 young adults in South Korea spent more than three years in landing their first job.
While companies have witnessed a surge in job applications, it does not necessarily equate to finding the right candidate.
The use of artificial intelligent hiring tools does not result in a reduction of bias or improvement in diversity, a study has found.
A recent webinar organised by HRM Asia, in partnership with Accenture and Oracle, explored talent management strategies for HR leaders.
Employers will be given cash incentives to hire disabled people, women who are looking to enter the workforce and former convicts.
While the unemployment rate has fallen below pre-pandemic levels, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has cautioned against looming economic uncertainty.
There is concern that a law that protects senior employees from dismissal due to age may lead to unconscious bias.
Enabling global growth and providing employment opportunities for the ‘everywhere workforce’ is at the core of the newly branded G-P.
