How Thai conglomerate CP Group is going global

Thai conglomerate CP Group has far-reaching international aspirations, and it is looking to its 300,000 plus workforce to drive these ambitions.
Indonesian Manpower Ministry calls for flexible working for women

If plans by the Indonesia Manpower Ministry come to fruition, women in the country will soon enjoy more flexible working hours.
90% of Taiwanese workers are considering change of career

The most popular reasons for desiring change were low pay, poor working conditions, and poor company prospects.
Rising labour costs a top threat to Japanese firms in Asia

The majority of Japanese firms operating in Asia consider rising labour costs and the shortage of skilled labour as their top concerns.
Indian-owned Jaguar Land Rover to slash 4,500 jobs

The company has suffered its first sales drop in China in 20 years, and a lower demand for diesel vehicles in Europe.
Lessons for digital leaders of the future

Leaders and companies that put people and culture at the forefront are more successful at managing the complex challenges of transformation.
Robots won’t replace human employment: World Bank

Despite the increasing popularity of automation, the state of jobs on a global scale remain largely unaffected.
Hong Kong Disneyland to employ staff over 60 on open-ended contracts

Hong Kong Disneyland employees aged 60 or above are now allowed to continue on open-ended permanent contracts with no termination date.
South Korea’s bank workers to hold strike

Employees at KB Kookmin Bank, a major South Korean, are set to hold a strike on January 8 – for the first time in 19 years.
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.
By 2041 digitalisation will threaten 5.38 million jobs in Bangladesh

By 2041 some 5.38 million jobs will be at risk from automation in the industries and services sector in Bangladesh.
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.
Infographic: HR Christmas issues, and how to handle them

From inclusiveness to office parties, we look at the various people management issues that Christmas can bring up – and how HR can deal with them.
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.
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.
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.
What makes Mastercard a great place to work

According to Mastercard’s head of HR for Asia-Pacific, the company wants to help employees to be at their best both on and off the job.
How Bosch helps its employees ‘invent for life’

Using technology to impact society is a team effort at Bosch, where each employee is a key part of the company’s transformation journey.
HR Tech Think Tank: Talent Management software

Talent management software is a complex ecosystem, as delegates to this cluster of the HR Tech Think Tank discovered.
Behind the wheel: The logistics of good talent

Michael Byrne, Managing Director of logistics giant the Toll Group, talks about how disruption is impacting the human capital needs of the industry.
Filipino workers considering career changes to improve pay

Most Filipino workers are considering change of careers and industries to gain better job prospects and financial stability.
South Korean employees less likely to get promoted to senior management

Ordinary South Korean employees are finding it difficult to climb the corporate ladder and reach senior management positions.
Engie to shift Asia-Pacific headquarters to Singapore

The move from Bangkok accompanies the energy giant’s plans to double its Asia-Pacific workforce over the next 10 years.
Robot workers will make more robots at ABB’s new China factory

At its new factory in Shanghai, China, ABB will have robots and humans collaborating to make more robots.
Remote working is increasingly popular around the world

A new report reveals remote work has made significant progress across the globe and has positive impact on employee satisfaction.
What football can teach organisations about teambuilding

With its extreme highs and lows, international football has plenty of teambuilding lessons to offer leaders and organisations.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – HR Management System

BIPO Service clinched its second Readers’ Choice Award in 2018 through its popular HR Management System solution.
Southeast Asia faces major skills gap in talent crunch

Southeast Asia is facing a massive talent crunch amidst growing investments in the region, according to recruitment experts.
Prudential Singapore does away with mandatory retirement age

Employees will now have the opportunity to retire only when they feel ready to do so, keeping their salary and benefits intact until then.