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.
Jobless rate for Singapore continues to climb

Singapore’s unemployment rate rose to 3.1% in second quarter statistics released this month, following on from an increase in the first quarter.
Talents choose Singapore as top location in Asia for work

Talents have cited Singapore as the best location for work in Asia. China has come in second, with Taiwanese and Hong Kong talent preferring it.
Boost retention by making your onboarding program strategic

A cultural audit can help HR make onboarding more meaningful and effective, says Lilith Christiansen of software developer SilkRoad.
Law change creates new recruitment ground

Thanks to a recent law change, some of Japan’s biggest employers are now targeting Southeast Asia labour markets for new recruits.
Unlimited vacation time is becoming a trend

More and more employers in the US are offering open-ended vacation packages as part of their advertised roles, jobs site Indeed has found.
US tech unemployment drops to 20-year low

According to the latest figures from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, the demand for tech talent has reached historic levels.
GE adopts new contingent workforce model

The programme, centred in the US city of Detroit, has already improved the company’s early-development and diversity pipelines.
How to create a work culture that attracts top talent

WeWork’s Head of People Yasu Sato explains how the company has leveraged its cultureOS ‘operating system’ to cultivate a workplace that millennials love.
Navigating Asia-Pacific’s talent shortage

Despite the preference for flexi-work by employees, it is still not common for businesses to offer flexible working arrangements.
Returnship programmes could be the key to plugging skills gaps

Encouraging skilled workers who have taken career breaks back into the workforce could help businesses struggling with skill shortages.
How reliable is body language when hiring?

Examining body language is one reason for the prevailing preference for face-to-face interactions today, including job interviews.
“Naked resignations” are a rising trend in Hong Kong

Hong Kong workers are increasingly leaving their previous jobs before securing a new offer, most commonly because they “could not stand” those jobs.
Getting millennials onboard the maritime industry

Competition for young talent is becoming increasingly stiff as young people are entering the workforce with greater expectations.
Grab launches AI challenge in Southeast Asia to find talent

Top technology talent in Southeast Asia will have the opportunity to address urban challenges with AI, and to join Grab’s data science and AI team.
Operating as a global top employer in transformational times

The Head of HR for Growth and Emerging Markets at Takeda outlines the three core people management principles adopted by her team.
Millennials and Gen Zs unsettled about the future

Facing continuous technological and societal disruption, millennials and Gen Zs are skeptical of business’ motives and pessimistic about progress.
Randstad’s most attractive employers for 2019

Singapore Airlines’takes the number one spot as the Randstad’s Most Attractive Employer in Singapore for the fourth year running.
Singapore tops region in talent competitiveness for 6th straight year

The 2019 Global Talent Competitiveness Index sees six Asia-Pacific countries in the top 30, while Seoul is the first Asian city to break into the top ten.
Flexibility as the key to HR technology implementation

Implementing an effective HR strategy for the future is more about its ability to adapt, than its value as a permanent solution, explains Stephanie Morton.
How OCBC Bank’s HR team is keeping up with the gig economy

Employees are expecting organisations to be agile, such as by offering options for part-time, project-based, contract, or remote work.
Five rules for a future-ready hiring process

Here are five tips for organisations grappling with how modernise their their recruitment processes and continue to attract the best talent.
Jobs requiring digital skills grew in 2018, but are getting harder to fill

A new analysis highlights the top sought-after skills for software, web and media developer job positions in Singapore.
The trick to engaging and retaining local talent in Asia

Hiring and keeping the best talents is important, as employees seek stable companies that meet their requirements for professional growth.
Grab to double Singapore staff to 3,000

Grab plans to double the number of staff in Singapore to 3,000 next year. This will coincide with its shift into its new headquarters.