Singapore’s most in-demand jobs in 2020
What are the jobs in Singapore that will be the most sought-after in the year of 2020? Hint: If you’re in the field of technology, good news for you!
HRM Five: Tips for hiring the right person
Finding the right person for the job can be a frustrating, time consuming and costly process. Here are some tips for you to land the perfect candidate.
IT and telecoms will bounce back quickly in Hong Kong
Hiring in the troubled city will be subdued but some sectors will recover faster than others. Find out which ones they are.
Tech teach-in: What exactly is a full stack engineer?
LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report highlights 15 of the fastest-growing roles for next year – one is a full stack engineer.
Malaysia to scale down on hiring in 2020
Malaysia workers can expect less jobs in the new year as companies look to cut down on operation costs with more vacancies going to low-level jobs.
Dressing down proving a smart move at Sumitomo Mitsui
Bankers at Japan’s second largest bank are now allowed to wear jeans, shorts and sneakers to compete with cool fintechs.
Making million dollar mistakes on the path to success
Circles.Life co-founder is creating a strong culture of learning which could help the challenger telco become the region’s next unicorn.
Razer Fintech brings in brains behind DBS’s digital transformation
Neal Cross was a key figure in helping to turn Singapore’s DBS Bank into a global innovation powerhouse.
Readers Choice 2019: Best HR Tech – Outsourcing Solution
BIPO Service has won the Gold Award for Best HR Tech – Outsourcing Solution at the 2019 Readers Choice Awards.
Looking for ‘’extremely smart’’ people and problem solvers
Revolut is very selective when it comes to hiring talent to drive the fintech’s expansion into Asia, which makes its employees very proud.
Readers Choice 2019: Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System
TalentMind is named the Best HR Tech – Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System in the 2019 HRM Asia Readers Choice Awards.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Background Screening Provider
Sterling RISQ won the Gold Award for Best Background Screening Provider at the 2019 Readers Choice Awards last month.
A data-driven Philippine workforce on the cards for 2020
Technology and digitalisation will shape hiring and requirement trends across the Philippines next year, according to a new salary survey.
More than one million people now work for the big 4 tech firms
Headcount is growing steadily at Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook giving employees a louder voice to protest.
Thai eSports startup predicts 10,000 jobs for the digital savvy
Bangkok-based Infofed will use a new injection of funds to expand its presence in Southeast Asia and spark job creation.
Are you back channeling enough?
Reaching out to mutual connections to get their second opinion on a potential hire is on the rise thanks to technology.
Tackling the digital talent crunch in shipping
HR professionals are coming together from the maritime industry to help it deal with digitalisation, decarbonisation and disruption.
EtonHouse: “Treating staff like our children”
The founder and managing director of EtonHouse International explains the similarities between nurturing staff and students.
Are holograms the future of recruitment?
As HR becomes more technology-focused, holograms could make the leap from Hollywood movies to a real-life recruitment tool.
Being a pilot isn’t so glamorous anymore
Once a dream job, the role of captain or first officer of the skies is now far more automated and routine, says AirAsia HR chief.
What are the most in-demand jobs in banks?
Candidates in seven contract roles are the most sought after within the financial services sector, and surprisingly they aren’t all in technology.
Who’s in the sweet spot for a salary rise?
While most employees won’t see a pay rise next year, specialist technology positions will get salary uplifts according to recruitment firm.
National skills registry launches in India
The Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has an ambitious plan to catalog the skills of more than 20 million trained adults.
New skills will be needed for digital banking revolution
The demand for specialised technology and financial skills in Singapore will intensify when five new digital banking licences are handed out.
Hedge funds need to dangle bigger carrots to poach talent
As the region rapidly expands its assets under management, hedge funds are having to offer better incentives to secure suitable staff.
Forging a new career path for female CEOs
Serving on the board of a public or private company is a fast-track route to becoming the chief executive, as more women rise up the ranks.
Would you recruit someone via a Tweet?
To appeal to the younger generation, some employers are turning to Twitter to make it easier for candidates to apply for roles.
Digital interviews are top, work samples are bottom
In a new study, HR professionals rank what’s working for them and what’s not when it comes to talent assessment.
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.