Japan approves new policy for employment of Asian workers
The new policy will provide visas for blue collar foreign workers with skills in 14 industrial sectors, to address the nation’s manpower shortage.
Philippine cement industry may need 400,000 more workers by 2030
It is expected that an additional 400,000 jobs will be created for Filipinos at local firms by 2030, according to new forecasts.
HRM Asia’s top stories for December, 2018
Check out what caught readers’ attention over the last month of 2018, from layoffs to social media the HR way.
Abu Dhabi bank merger threatens 1,000 jobs
A potential three-way merger of three banks in the United Arab Emirate might result in the termination of some 1,000 jobs.
Taiwan’s job market stabilises as unemployment drops
According to official data unemployment dropped 0.05 percentage points from a month earlier to 3.7%.
Japanese airlines now accept male cabin crew
At two of Japan’s airline carriers, men are being wood for careers in the traditionally female-dominated profession of cabin crew.
India’s IT sector to generate 250,000 jobs next year
This development is attributed to the increasing uptake of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Philippines sets guidelines for China’s hiring of 100,000 teachers
The Filipino government had set guidelines for the recruitment and deployment of over 100,000 Filipino teachers to China.
South Korea to employ another 56,000 foreign workers in 2019
South Korea plans to accept more foreign workers next year, with the aim of alleviating the country’s talent crunch.
21,500 Malaysians lost jobs this year: HR Minister
Half of those laid off were from the greater Kuala Lumpur area of Klang Valley, according to the country’s HR minister.
Nearly 2 million Taiwanese women not working due to family reasons
This out of a total of 5.24 million adults aged between 15 to 64, who are not part of Taiwan’s shrinking workforce.
Top Stories of 2018: Employee activism
In the final installment of our 2018 retrospective, we look at one of the more interesting phenomena to occur this year – employee activism.
Japan considers hiring cap on foreign caregivers
The Japanese government is planning to set a cap on the recruitment of foreign workers in the country’s nursing facilities.
Top Stories of 2018: CEO shockers
This year has seen CEOs of various organisations, from around the world, come under the spotlight for various reasons. We round up some of the biggest stories.
Top Stories of 2018: HR Innovations
In the second installment of our 2018 roundup series, we recap the most interesting HR policies and initiatives from around the region.
Saudi Arabia’s energy park forecast to create 100,000 jobs
The King Salman Energy Park will create 100,000 jobs, and contribute US$6 billion to Saudi Arabia’s economy, once it is completed by 2021.
Top Stories of 2018: Asia’s favourite workplaces
In the first installment of our 2018 roundup series, we take a quick look back at the various employer rankings that have been popular with readers.
Skills gap threatens Hong Kong’s banking industry
According to a new report, a skills gap threatens the local banking industry.
Microsoft ecosystem to generate 5,600 jobs in Bahrain by 2022
Spending on public cloud services in Bahrain will almost quadruple in five years’ time and create more than 5,600 jobs locally.
Zomato plans to hire over 5,000 employees in India
The online food aggregator will expand into 30 more cities in India, and plans to hire another 5,000 delivery partners.
China leads the world in hiring AI talents
China and the US are leading the way in AI employment globally, with China topping the list with just over 12,000 job listings.
Encouraging female perspectives in traditionally male-dominated fields
Women are still under-represented in fields like STEM, especially in the Asia-Pacific. Here’s how HR can help to promote diversity in such industries.
Hiring prospects for Southeast Asia remain bright
Southeast Asia’s hiring outlook in 2019 remains optimistic, as digitalisation and the region’s role as an industrial hub continue to grow.
Infographic: Future talent needs in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is an issue facing all organisations trying to keep up with the digital age, but there is a shortage of skilled talent to address this need.
Industrialisation key to creating jobs in Sabah
Industrialisation efforts will create jobs in Sabah, Malaysia, as government looks to attract industry players to set up factories and plants.
IIUI pioneers online job portal in Pakistan
The International Islamic University Islamabad in Pakistan has launched an online job portal, making it the first to implement such an initiative locally.
Building a powerful employer brand through social networks
In a highly competitive talent market, a strong employer brand is imperative component of a long-term talent strategy, writes Sam Neo.
Apple’s largest supplier Hon Hai denies cutting 100,000 jobs
The chairman of Hon Hai, better known as Foxconn, has brushed off reports of massive layoffs at the electronics manufacturing giant.
HR Tech Think Tank: AI and Robotic Process Automation
Grace Kerrison, Managing Director of Pymetrics in Asia-Pacific, says artificial intelligence can help solve the challenge of recruiting with zero bias.
Hong Kong women are most willing to sacrifice career for family in Asia
A survey by HSBC has found that a quarter of Hong Kong women would sacrifice their career for their children.