Korea mulls tax perks for firms that create more jobs
South Korean companies that create jobs from partnerships with municipal governments will receive incentives from the government.
#IWD2019: How Starbucks enables a gender-balanced workforce
In an exclusive interview Sara Trilling – who leads the Starbucks business in the Asia-Pacific region – talks about gender equality at the coffeehouse titan.
Harsher consequences for Philippine firms hiring illegal foreign workers
The labour department of the Philippines is looking to slap heftier penalties on companies found hiring illegal foreign workers.
Building a team that can help you grow your small business
Recruitment is a two-way street – here are some insights into what today’s jobseekers are looking out for in SMEs and other organisations.
Deal between Saudi Aramco and Total to create thousands of jobs
Thousands of new jobs are expected to be created as the result of the US$1 billion deal to invest in Saudi Arabia’s retail fuel market.
Global unemployment eased in 2018 – United Nations
According to a UN report, global unemployment dropped last year compared to 2017, but many workers are still gripped by poverty.
Mitsui Chemicals reduces carbon footprint during career fairs
Mitsui Chemicals Asia-Pacific in Singapore invites candidates at career fairs to make a preliminary online submisison, rather than submit paper CVs.
Indonesia government to spend US$35.5 billion on education
The government of Indonesia will invest substantially this year to improve the employability of country’s workforce.
Talent search isn’t as easy as pressing a buzzer
Shopee’s Head of Regional Operations and People weighs in on how the successful startup has grown its talent base in a competitive market.
Google Job Search launches in Philippines with 500,000 listings
Google’s Job Search has launched in the Philippines, and featured some half-a-million job listings on its initial day.
Top HR tech trends for the Year of the Pig
It’s now the Year of the Pig, according to the Chinese calendar. With that in mind, here are some HR tech trends for this pig new year.
Looking ahead to 2019: HR leaders weigh in
We asked some rising stars of HR in Southeast Asia for their views on what’s ahead for employees, organisations – and, of course, HR.
Nearly half of Japanese towns not ready for foreign workers
A survey has found that almost half of Japanese towns and cities may not be properly equipped to provide for an influx of foreign workers.
Bersin – Tech innovations in recruitment
In this new exclusive column, Josh Bersin reveals some fascinating ways that artificial intelligence is being used to revamp recruitment.
Myanmar’s migrant workers hit five million
Five million Myanmar nationals heading overseas as migrant labourers as job prospects in the country are limited and salaries remain low.
New app to fill one million jobs in Malaysia by end of the year
More than a million jobs across 10 industries in Malaysia are forecast to be filled by the end of 2019 through the recently launched app, eRezeki.
Salaries for AI expertise soar in India due to small talent pool
Indian organisations across the board are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, causing salaries for AI professionals to skyrocket.
UOB employee in London sues over alleged racial discrimination
A British employee is suing United Overseas Bank’s London, saying that he was overlooked for a new role due not being Asian.
Developing talent at Amgen Singapore Manufacturing
We recently spoke with Foo Wah Teng, the HR Director for Amgen Singapore Manufacturing, about the company’s people challenges and initiatives.
Two economic zones create 8,000 jobs in Zambia
Two economic zones set up by Chinese enterprises in Zambia have paved the way for the creation of over 8,000 jobs in the African nation.
South Korean graduates face jobs scarcity
South Korean graduates are now finding it much harder to land permanent jobs, according to a survey of university students graduating later this year.
Vietnam’s consumer electronics sector faces recruitment boom
With more firms expected to relocate from China to Vietnam this year, there will likely be strong demand for labour in the latter.
Indonesia holds government forum to boost job creation
The Indonesia Development Forum 2019 will take place in July this year, signalling the government’s intent to spur jobs creation.
Pernod Ricard Korea employees to fight staff layoffs
PRK is planning to shed more than half of its workforce of 220 employees, although it will first seek out voluntary resignations.
Thailand running out of young and skilled workers
Thailand’s labour force is facing a crisis due to the country’s low birth rate and rapidly ageing population.
How employers can avoid the ‘angpao’ exodus
Employees often choose to leave after receiving bonus pay outs. But is this a reflective of problem with the employees – or with the organisation?
Grab adds 400 high-value jobs in Malaysia with centre of excellence
The centre will house Grab’s core business strategy and operational functions, including legal, customer experience, financial services and creative services.
‘Brutal’ job interview experience in UK triggers anger online
A UK company has drawn flak online for its ‘brutal’ job interview process, which many employees feel is the most challenging aspect of working there.
Foreign workers in Japan hit record 1.46 million
Foreign workers in Japan have grown more than three times over the past 10 years, according to data released by the government.
Pakistan launches program to provide jobs for youth
Educated youth in Pakistan who remain unemployed are expected to find job opportunities under a new national job programme.