Should you consider hiring refugees?
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) wants to help refugees secure jobs, starting with a 10-point action plan for employers, governments and the public.
Widodo calls for global talent
As he starts his second term Indonesian President wants to develop the country’s human resources as his top priority.
Would you interview someone via text?
A growing number of employers are now conducting interviews by text to become more efficient and avoid discrimination.
Malaysian government wants more locals to replace foreign workers
The Malaysians @ Work programme targets graduates, women and apprentices with incentives for workers and companies to help create 350,000 jobs.
Jim is starting to pay dividends in recruiting
DBS’s chatbot Jim (Job Intelligence Maestro) has shortened the recruitment time and led to better quality candidates for its wealth management team.
Get hiring this month
October is the best time to hunt for talent and for jobseekers to send in applications, according to new data from LinkedIn.
China set to overtake the US in STEM talent by 2030
The tide is turning when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics talent, with China now boasting more current students.
Josh Bersin: Untangling the HR technology market
The global analyst was a keynote presenter at HR Technology Conference this week, showcasing some of the biggest opportunities in HR technology.
Top Indian companies go on mass recruitment drives
Companies in India see mass recruitment drives due to vacancies over the years and as workers are more cost-effective.
Barclays fined by U.S watchdog for hiring practices
The British bank pays US$6.3 million to settle a SEC investigation into hiring friends and family of foreign officials in Asia-Pacific.
Verizon Media calling out for new superheroes
Sandy Gould, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Diversity & Inclusion at Verizon Media shares the company’s innovative new talent strategy.
Willingness to learn is number one skill when hiring says IBM chief
Skills are becoming outdated quickly so new hires need to show propensity to learn instead says tech giant’s boss.
Dyson announces 2,000 new jobs for Southeast Asia
The appliance maker is relocating its head office to the region and hiring across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines over the next four years.
HR professionals: Are you ready for Generation Z?
While millennials hog all the headlines, the next generation after them are now entering the workforce with different attitudes and expectations.
Talent mismatch improves in Singapore’s job market
A drop in the mismatch reflects Singapore’s strong economy as the job landscape evolves with employers and job seekers adjusting.
Space doctors and lawyers needed in Australia
It may sound out of this world but these roles are in demand as the Australian Space Agency sets its sights upwards.
Two Cents: Can you be more AI friendly?
Artificial Intelligence is touching every facet of our lives from the products we buy to the jobs we apply for.
Firm’s online presence matters to Indian job seekers
Job seekers in India seek companies online presence before applying and want to read employer reviews.
Recruiting is a lot like dating – it’s rude to ghost someone
Not calling back or letting a candidate know where they stand is a surefire way to mess things up.
Boom in fintech hiring as Singapore expands status its financial hub
Employment within Singapore’s fintech industry appears strong with hiring expected to increase substantially over the coming 12 to 36 months
Positive candidate experiences made easy, and effective
A strong employer brand starts from the first moment a candidate interacts with the organisation – as the startup team behind mathilda® explains.
Employees in technology sectors in Asia like to job hop
Turnover has increased in 8 out of 10 markets across the region as recruitment ramps up during the last quarter
Asian employers keen to employ overseas returnees
Companies value the experience they bring to the table with Hong Kong the most eager to employ returnees.
New research shows the power of word choice in job descriptions
A LinkedIn report highlights the distinct word choices that can discourage women from applying for jobs.
IBM accused of widespread age discrimination in the US
In an unrelated civil court case, a former HR leader at IBM has said that massive layoffs were part of an effort to appeal to millennial talent.
DBS Bank: HR’s role in a wide-scale transformation
DBS’ Chief Data and Transformation Officer Paul Cobban has lead a 10-year change journey across the bank. He says he couldn’t have done it without HR.
Rising ranks of unemployed youth worry Asian policymakers
Youth unemployment is high in China, India, and South Korea with the supply of graduates outpacing the number of new job vacancies being created.
US tech firms plan Asian expansion to secure talent
Companies in the US are gearing up to expand into Asian markets. They are in search of new talent, as well as customers.
Singapore’s new move to tackle talent crunch technology
Singapore launches initiative to make hiring of foreign talent in the tech industry easier due to an industry-wide shortage.
Are slow hiring decisions dragging organisations down?
New research from Gartner shows indecision at the hiring stage could be costing organisations much more than just first chance at the best talent.