What to know about the workforce of the future
As Puneet Swani writes, companies are now challenged with defining their workforce for the future, even as they grapple with transformation.
Asia-Pacific’s cybersecurity workforce gap hits 2.14m
Asia’s shortage is attributed to the region’s growing economies and the enactment of new cybersecurity and data privacy legislation.
Organisations not future-ready, say Asia-Pacific HR leaders
A new study has found that most HR leaders in the region are hesitant to say that their organisations are future-ready.
Labour market reform among Malaysia’s top priorities
There will be a focus on improving labour efficiency and productivity, enhancing access to quality education and training.
Ensuring quality jobs for blue-collar workers in the future
Companies must work with in partnership with governments and workers to ensure that transformation leaves no man behind.
Preparing transport workers for reskilling worldwide
The International Transport Workers’ Federation and the Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute are teaming up to prepare for transformation.
Taiwan Solar cutting 20% of its workforce
Taiwan solar firms are seeking to survive the industry downturn by cutting jobs as part of efforts to streamline production.
The cultural challenges of digital transformation
Juliana Ang, Chief HR Officer at NTUC Income, talks about how transformation is really about shaping culture and mindsets.
Getting people-ready for the fourth industrial revolution
Even as Industry 4.0 transforms the way we work, how can Malaysian organisations best position themselves?
Strong corporate data literacy linked to higher company performance
Study shows that more still needs to be done to address the gap in effectively turning data into useable information.
The rise of the emotional economy in the world of AI
As AI and automation take root, a new and invaluable workplace currency has emerged – the emotional economy.
RCA2018: Best Corporate – Leadership Programme
Regional talent assessment consultancy Talent Plus was honoured for its corporate-level leadership programme in the Readers’ Choice Awards.
Myanmar blacklists Dole Thailand due to labour violations
The multi-national company, known for its bananas, is already being sued by the Burmese government for a separate issue.
Up to 180 million women’s jobs at risk due to automation: IMF
The International Monetary Fund’s president also noted the importance of investing in human capital, particularly in Asia.
How to start with design thinking in HR
Steve Boese says there are natural HR applications to design thinking, especially in the space of HR technology.
The many challenges of corporate scaling
Expanding a business comes with its own growing pains, writes Rick Hammell, CEO of Elements Global Services.
Japan begins talks on extending retirement age to 70
It is hoped that extending the retirement age will help people extend their lifespans and address the labour problems of an ageing population.
Marriott International: Taking care of the people, and the business
Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer for Asia-Pacific at Marriott International, explains how taking care of the business is about taking care of people.
Single expertise no longer enough in employees
According to recruitment experts, companies now look for candidates who have a good grasp of all the business functions.
PSA’s Southeast Asia CEO on leadership and future-prepping
Ong Kim Pong delves into PSA’s unique leadership culture, developing a future talent pipeline, and more.
China aggressively pushing big data and AI to drive new job creation
The Chinese government is looking to promote the digital economy through skills upgrading, and also by attracting skilled foreign workers.
How one company tackled chronic talent shortages
Yorelle Kalika of Active Global Caregivers explains how it navigated the chronic shortage of talent within the eldercare sector.
Asian businesses struggling to be agile
Two in three businesses in the Asia-Pacific are not quick enough to redesign the workforce to meet urgent business needs, according a new report.
Japanese firms against employees getting side jobs
Despite the Japanese government’s attempt to promote side hustling, neither employers nor employees are interested.
Harassment endemic in Japan’s service sector
A new survey from one of Japan’s largest unions has found that almost three quarters of Japan’s service sector employee face harassment from customers.
How robotics has become the “future factory” of industry
Omron’s regional head of robotics, Swaminathan Ramamurthy, discusses the potential and current reality of robots in the manufacturing workforce.
HRM Five: Elements of a high-performance team
Building teams that perform and excel together is the goal of every HR professional. Here are a few tips for that journey.
What happens when HR promotes the wrong talent
Despite its widespread practice, companies are making a major mistake when they automatically elevate their best contributors to supervisory roles.
Workplace bullying: what HR needs to know
What HR needs to know about the costs and potential strategies to combat bullying behaviour in the workplace.
HRM Five: Signs of a checked-out employee
In this latest edition of HRM Five, we explain how HR can identify if an employee is disengaged from their work and the workplace.