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.
3M cuts 1,500 jobs as sales in Asia weakened
Weakened sales in Asia has forced the company that produces Scotch tapes and even industrial helmets to cut 1,500 of its global workforce.
Shell: A firm believer in pushing Asian talent
As a human resources expert for more than 30 years, Leslie Hayward has always been a big supporter of representing local talent at oil & gas giant Shell.
UBS to cut jobs in Asia and Europe
In what is seen as new co-head Iqbal Khan’s move to make his mark, UBS has made sweeping job cuts in its latest cost cutting and restructuring exercise.
Bosch to cut thousands of jobs in India as car sales slump
The world’s largest auto-parts supplier is the latest company to suffer from India’s dramatic economic slowdown.
Hotels chain in India to cut 2,000 jobs
It’s tough times for the hotel industry in India as hotels chain Oyo Hotels and Homes is planning to lay off 2,000 jobs to cut operating cost.
Maybank Kim Eng cuts 5% of Singapore jobs
Stiffer competition has prompted Maybank Kim Eng to lay off 5% of their workforce in Singapore as part of their latest restructuring exercise.
Jobs depart as Sasa calls it quits in Singapore
Tough times have driven Hong Kong cosmetics retailer Sasa out of the Singapore market, with 22 stores set to close.
Up to 15,000 jobs at risk from Indian insurer merger
The national government is pushing three major state-run insurance companies to consolidate, leading to thousands of potential redundancies.
Microsoft Japan joins the 4-day week club
As part of a Work-Life Choice Challenge the tech giant saw an impressive 40% rise in sales along with a 23% fall in electricity usage.