Employers in Malaysia looking beyond academic credentials when hiring
Having a degree or diploma is no longer the defining factor for a job seeker to gain employment, says Malaysia’s Economy Minister.
Malaysia aims to improve employee compensation through wage policy
The progressive wage model will help drive employment and ensure renumeration improves for skilled employees, says Malaysia’s HR Minister.
Digital economy creating more tech jobs in Singapore
The rising sector is creating multiple job opportunities for tech employees and raising median wages in contrast to employees in other sectors.
More firms in Singapore utilise wage credits to employ disabled employees
New programmes and initiatives such as the Enabling Employment Credit have been essential in helping more disabled people get employed.
Rehiring former employees gaining momentum in Japan
Citing reasons such as better employee match and understanding of organisational style, more firms in Japan are welcoming back ex-employees.
A people-first focus for a connected workplace: HR Tech Fest Connect 2023
Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference examined post-pandemic workforce challenges and offered key insights for HR leaders to grow their organisation.
Why good employees in South-East Asia leave for overseas
More employees are seeking better career opportunities by moving overseas, and employers can do more to retain their best talent.
Empowering HR leaders to build an engaged and resilient workforce
You can still register for the highly anticipated HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, which is taking place on Wednesday, September 2023!
Are your employees satisfied and happy with their jobs?
A new study has found that employers need to do more to help increasingly disengaged employees create a healthy relationship with work.
Remote’s Global HR Platform streamlines international workforces
With Remote’s Global HR Platform, hiring, managing and payroll processes can be streamlined for efficient global workforce management.
Keeping the best talent in Malaysia… comes with a price
To keep talented employees in the country, Malaysia must be prepared to pay competitive salaries, suggested a Deputy Minister.
The ethical conundrum of monitoring remote employees
Organisations who may be or considering monitoring remote employees are inciting debate about the ethics and legality of doing so.
Mass retrenchment the solution to productivity woes: Australian tycoon
The CEO of Gurner Group made controversial claims that for productivity to increase in Australia, half the working population should be made redundant.
Resident employment dips in Singapore, but expected to recover
The contraction in resident employment represents the first decline since 2020, as the number of organisations looking to hire decreases.
New policies to address workforce imbalance in South Korea
Foreign employee expansion and flexible regulations have reduced job vacancies in South Korea, with younger generations most impacted.
Championing inclusivity: Leading the way in workplace equality
Kuehne+Nagel is taking steps to combat workplace discrimination and promote inclusivity, focusing on mental health and diversity.
More organisations in Brunei expected to increase hiring
Despite challenges such as increased spending in infrastructure and upskilling employees, businesses are expected to increase their headcount this year.
The key trait recruiters look out for during interviews
Candidates who demonstrate a growth mindset during the recruitment process are likely to be selected, says Google Asia Pacific’s Sapna Chadna.
Unlocking future growth through talent transformation
Employers need to adapt with the times to engage and retain employees, including deploying AI tools for reskilling of employees for the future.
Not posting a salary range? You may be losing half your applicants
Organisations need to be more upfront about salaries in job postings to avoid alienating potential new applicants.
Gender income gap in South Korea despite rise in female employment
While the number of women employed in South Korea was at an all-time high last year, the gender income gap has still not been addressed.
Taking time off? Moving beyond the four-day workweek
A 11-month work year implemented by an organisation has increased employees’ creativity and productivity, as well as reduced burnout.
Mental health disclosures on social media impact employer perceptions
Exposure to mental health posts may create negative perceptions of job candidates by recruiters, impacting interview impressions.
The key questions for recruiters to ask during interviews
Instead of fielding intrusive and unnecessary questions to job applicants, recruiters should focus on experience sharing.
Creating family-first polices that benefit working parents
Managers and leaders need to drive the implementation of family-friendly policies that advance the work-life integration agenda.
Employee engagement in hybrid world: Strategies for success
‘Back to basics’ is the approach that Kris Wadia, CEO of Humanized Leadership, proposes for employee engagement.
Reshaping HR’s talent approach with conversational AI
Paradox’s Josh Secrest illuminates how conversational AI transforms HR, streamlines talent acquisition, and enhances candidate experiences.
No Normal: How the business of HR shifted from tactical to strategic
Sapient Insights Group’s Stacey Harris explores HR’s transformation and the importance of HR technology in Asia-Pacific.
Inflation drives down real earnings in Taiwan despite increase in wages
Wages rose from January to June earlier this year, but also saw a drop in earnings for the first time in seven years.
Inclusive social protection for all employees in the Philippines
Maximising productive and sustainable job opportunities, and raising salaries, form part of a blueprint for inclusive labour development.