How employers can avoid the ‘angpao’ exodus
Employees often choose to leave after receiving bonus pay outs. But is this a reflective of problem with the employees – or with the organisation?
A quarter of US employed at risk from automation by 2030
According to a new report, the jobs most at risk are those in office administration, production, transportation, and food preparation.
Japan firms not strengthening governance despite Ghosn arrest
A majority of Japanese companies have no plan to strengthen corporate governance, despite the arrest of Nissan’s chairman for alleged misconduct.
Number of Nepalis going abroad to work falls sharply
The slump is in large part due to the Nepalese government’s ban on workers heading to Malaysia – imposed due to exploitative brokers.
Under Armour appoints new Chief People and Culture Officer
After a controversy last year over a reportedly ‘hedonistic’ culture, Under Armour has appointed a new head of people and culture.
How CP Group is developing the leaders of tomorrow
Keeping the leadership pipeline robust is a high business priority at Thai conglomerate CP Group, as part of its Industry 4.0 gameplan.
Elon Musk’s Tesla to slash more than 7,000 jobs
In a bid for profitability, electric car maker Tesla will be cutting seven percent of its workforce, per an announcement by CEO Elon Musk.
China to introduce new measures to maintain stable employment
The country needs to create 15 million new jobs in 2019 to support the record number of at 8.34 million college graduates that will enter the job market.
Aviva partners IMDA to train cloud computing professionals
The cloud computing training programme will upskill new and existing employees and enhance the company’s digital capabilities.
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.