Cornerstone OnDemand announces leadership transition
Phil Saunders, the former CEO of Saba Software, will replace Adam Miller as CEO of Cornerstone OnDemand, effective June 15, 2020.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Navigating a changing workforce
Some of the leading companies in the HR and Tech space will converge upon HR Tech Fest Connect 2020 to provide their insights on what companies need to do to thrive in a post COVID-19 world.
How Asian organisations can navigate through the ‘new normal’
In a recent interview with the Center for Creative Leadership, 20 CXOs across Asia identified the six paradoxes around people and business to be navigated in order to successfully overcome COVID-19.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Reskilling programs vs job redesigning
Low Peck Kem, CHRO & Senior Director (Workforce Development), Singapore Public Service Division, PMO, President, SHRI, will discuss how to best reskill our workforce to be ready for the future.
Josh Bersin: 4 ways to build organisational resilience
Josh Bersin, who will be speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect, shares how we design our organisations for resilience during a crisis like this.
Some organisations may not be able to recover from COVID-19
Businesses forced to close during COVID-19 may struggle to restart operations when recovery from the pandemic begins, the Disaster Recovery Institute International cautioned.
Many organisations struggling to cope with impact of COVID-19
40% of employers have shut down certain aspects of their business, and 19% are considering doing so, according to new SHRM research.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Josh Bersin – The big reset in HR tech
Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst, and Dean of the Josh Bersin Academy, will discuss the impact of the global pandemic on the HR technology market.
People and digitalisation at the core of UOB’s HR transformation
EXCLUSIVE: There’s no doubt that people and technology are changing and reshaping the role of HR. And it’s no different at UOB.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Catch must-see speakers online
Some of the biggest HR thought leaders such as Josh Bersin, John Sumser and Jason Averbook, will be sharing their insights at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Understanding The Future of Remote Work
The 2-day virtual conference will concentrate on the core areas of Leadership, Technologies, Communications, Recruitment and Wellbeing.
Rajah & Tann leading the way in remote working through technology
EXCLUSIVE: Being ahead of the curve in adopting technology has helped the Singapore based law firm adapt to remote working seamlessly.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: The Future of Remote Work Is Now
We are excited to launch the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, a 100% virtual conference that aims to prepare the workforce for The Future of Remote Work.
WPP freezes hiring, board to take 20% pay cut
The world’s largest advertising company will be freezing new hires as well as cutting the pay of executive committee and board members.
Is COVID-19 the spark of the new remote workforce?
Employers have a number of tools at their disposal, from emerging technologies to reimagined current processes, to ready employees to work from home.
COVID-19: What measures are employers taking?
EXCLUSIVE: HRM Asia finds out what are some of the measures and technologies companies have implemented during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Malaysia announces RM250 billion stimulus package
The stimulus package will help cushion the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak for workers, businesses and the health industry.
McDonald’s appoints new global chief people officer
Heidi B. Capozzi will lead the company’s Corporate Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Total Rewards and Talent Management.
HSBC to slash 35,000 jobs worldwide in “deepest restructuring” exercise
The bank will reduce US$4.5bn worth of costs which would involve slashing about 15% of the group’s global workforce amidst plunging profits.
Brewing up a digital and people-first culture at APB Singapore
EXCLUSIVE: Amidst the digital transformation at the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Singapore, one thing remains at the heart of the company – its people.
Microsoft appoints first ever Chief Scientific Officer
Technology giant Microsoft has a Chief Scientific Officer for the first time in its history after appointing Eric Horvitz to the role.
Steve Boese: Navigating mergers, acquisitions and coronavirus
There are many things occupying the minds of HR leaders around the world – from mergers, acquisitions to the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020 Payroll and HR Trends in Asia
What areas should your organisation look out for this year in terms of Payroll and HR Trends in Asia?
Malaysia slashes minimum EPF employee contribution rate to 7%
The Malaysian government has reduced the minimum employee contribution rate for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from 11% to 7%.
CapitaLand announces wage freeze, pay cuts
Singapore developer CapitaLand is the latest company to implement wage freeze and pay cuts to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Expedia cuts 3,000 jobs after “disappointing” results
The online travel site is set to lay off 3,000 jobs worldwide to cut operating cost after what it described as a “disappointing” 2019.
Temasek freezes wages with voluntary pay cut for senior management
Singapore state investment firm Temasek is freezing salaries of employees while asking its senior management to take a voluntary pay cut.
Cornerstone OnDemand acquires Saba
The acquisition gives Cornerstone OnDemand more talent experience tools to complement its base of learning and skills development products.
Kronos, Ultimate merge to form one of the largest HCM cloud companies
The two industry leaders in human capital management and workforce management have merged to bring together their solutions.
BBC axes 450 newsroom jobs
Declining audience for its news programs and rising operating costs have led British broadcaster BBC to cut 450 jobs from its newsroom.