South Korean female workers in non-regular jobs hit record high of 4.09 million

Non-regular jobs include temporary jobs, contract jobs, and other roles with low job security.
Hong Kong govt staff to WFH for the third time this year

Chief executive Carrie Lam has announced sweeping measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, ordering all government employees to work from home (WFH).
Building workforce capabilities and resilience for the future

Over 100 CHROs attended CHRO Online Singapore, which shared insights on how organisations can identify workforce capabilities and fostering workplace resilience.
Singapore civil servants will not get year-end bonus, some in private sector following suit

The Public Service Division (PSD) has announced that civil servants will not get any year-end bonus.
Understanding current and future capability needs in your business

Emma O’Dell, Director of Client Capability, BPP, shares some insights on how organisations can identify capability needs.
Malaysia’s dedicated jobs programme has helped 120,000 jobseekers

Over 500,000 vacancies have been posted on the national jobs platform, with more than 400,000 job seekers visiting the site every day.
More frameworks and certification programmes to strengthen HR profession in Singapore

Select HR candidates can take an accelerated path, depending on which qualification track they are on.
Identifiying workforce capabilities and fostering workplace resilience

At CHRO Online Singapore, speakers from BPP, Achievers and ADP will examine the challenges and opportunities facing organisations in 2021.
Why hiring in 2021 must see new strategies

Chung Jaan Hao, COO of Pulsifi, explains and highlights what organisations need to take into consideration when planning their hiring for 2021.
Cambodia seeks HR training from Singapore

Cambodia has asked Singapore for more support in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector.
CHRO Online Malaysia: Redefining leadership in a transformed workplace

Over 120 CHROs attended CHRO Online Malaysia, which highlighted the key priorities facing HR and business leaders in 2021.
Singapore prioritises employees’ physical and mental well-being

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will work with employers and building owners to better manage infectious diseases in the workplace.
CHRO Online Malaysia examines leadership priorities in 2021

Thought leaders like Jason Averbook and Josh Bersin will join speakers from ADP and Microsoft in discussing some of the key challenges facing leaders .
Hong Kong Express pilots get pay cuts, ground staff go on unpaid leave

HK Express has requested all 200 of its pilots to sign new contracts with further cuts in salaries and allowances of up to 40%.
Maritime sector needs a “more adaptable workforce”: UNCTAD

Reskilling and retraining workers will be key as the workforce continues to be reshaped in the face of transformation.
Singapore’s world talent ranking rises one level

Singapore has been ranked ninth in 2020’s list of the most competitive countries for talent globally, by the IMD World Competitiveness Centre.
BPP at the forefront of building organisational capability

Emma O’Dell, Director of Client Capability, BPP, explains how BPP’s organisational capability approach is helping their clients identify skills gaps and develop their people.
45.2% of workers in South Korea can take off days whenever they want: Survey

This ratio is lower among female, non-regular, and low-income workers.
Singapore government sets up taskforce to tackle migrant workers’ mental health care

Actions will be implemented in three overlapping phases over the next two years.
CHRO Indonesia Online looks at what’s ahead in 2021

Over 130 CHROs attended CHRO Indonesia, which examines issues such as how HR tech will impact the workplace in 2021.
Degrees good, skills essential – The new validation for today’s workforce

Skills will form the key component in driving today’s workforce, as companies begin to place a higher value and focus on skills.
A new era of learning in the new world of work

Workforces need to focus on upskilling business skills such as communication and leadership, says Skillsoft.
Indian government relaxes guidelines to ease into remote working

The new guidelines cut compliance for the IT industry, removing reporting obligations for firms, and easing the way for WFH to take place.
Australian unions want better protection for WFH workers

Unions in Australia unions are evaluating if more protection would be needed so that workers do not face discrimination or loss of pay and benefits.
Retrenched Malindo Airways staff assured of benefits

The Malaysian government has assured the 2,647 retrenched staff of Malindo Airlines that they will receive due compensation and retraining.
Tokyo university partners local government to help foreign students find jobs

The move is a bid to raise employment numbers among foreign graduates in the country.
Thailand: NSF recruits Grab riders and targets more members

Thailand’s NSF, a voluntary pension fund, has signed an MoU with Grab to recruit more members. while planning for their retirement.
India: Diwali bonuses bring cheer for employees

Public and private companies in India are giving out bonuses to their employees for the upcoming festival of lights.
Mastercard builds workforce and learning agility for the future of work

Speaking with HRM Asia, Mastercard’s Amanda Gervay highlights how the company builds long-term success through demonstrating workforce agility.
Leading an agile workforce for an adaptable organisation

At CHRO Series Indonesia, ADP and Microsoft will address key workforce issues as organsiations look to navigate successfully beyond the pandemic.