2019 Review: A year of ups and downs
Let’s take a look back on some of the biggest news in the region that have made 2019 one of the most defining years in the employment world.
Two Cents: How can Hong Kong repair itself?
Anti-government protests in Hong Kong dominated the news headlines this year and may have long-term repercussions for companies based there.
Circles.Life: Building a culture to last
The telco has spent a lot of time and effort on building a strong culture which will help guide it during its ambitious growth.
FACEBOOK: Connecting people with five core values
At the social media platform, employees share in a strong belief that the work that they do connects and improves the lives of others.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Corporate Learning and Development Provider
Singapore Polytechnic PACE Academy was the Gold Winner of the Best Corporate Learning and Development Provider category
Tech firms love Mexican food
Deliveroo lifts the lid on the favourite choices of international cuisines among Singapore’s multi-cultural employees.
Five of the Best – 2020 schedule
HRM Asia’s Five of the Best series covers every category of HR service providers across Asia-Pacific, every week throughout 2020.
Five of the Best: Payroll Services
HRM Asia presents five of the best payroll services helping HR departments throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Employers in Hong Kong scramble for the shrinking middle ground
As protests in Hong Kong continue, many global companies are launching contingency plans for their businesses and employees.
Asian learners flock to global education platform
Upskilling is proving popular in the region with technology, programming, and data courses striking the right note with users.
More of China’s graduates choose to work in second-tier cities
Shanghai and Beijing are losing their shine as cities of choice for graduates. Those in the know are choosing satellite and second-tier cities.
US tech firms plan Asian expansion to secure talent
Companies in the US are gearing up to expand into Asian markets. They are in search of new talent, as well as customers.
Serviced apartments: new challenges; great opportunities
Serviced apartment operators have never seen so many different market forces weighing down on their traditional business model.
Indonesia struggles to find talent despite “relaxed work culture”
Indonesia is facing a talent crunch and businesses are enticing workers with attractive offerings beyond financial compensation, a new report has found.
Talents choose Singapore as top location in Asia for work
Talents have cited Singapore as the best location for work in Asia. China has come in second, with Taiwanese and Hong Kong talent preferring it.
The five most-read HRM Asia stories from June, 2019
New research, some controversial opinions, and an ominous new trend caught HRM Asia readers’ attention over the past month.
How top employers are weaponising wellbeing
Putting wellbeing at the center of your employer brand can help you stand out in the war for talent, argues Lorna Borenstein.
How to create a work culture that attracts top talent
WeWork’s Head of People Yasu Sato explains how the company has leveraged its cultureOS ‘operating system’ to cultivate a workplace that millennials love.
HRM Asia’s top five stories for May 2019
The inaugural HR Festival Asia had a big impact on HRM Asia readers last month – here are the top five stories from the event and beyond.
HR technology tools: Intelligence is everything
Futurist and technology commentator John Sumser took the Plenary Stage to highlight the immense potential of technology in HR, and also its dangers.
Singtel’s technology-centric recruitment strategy
The telco’s Head of Talent Acquisition shared how the company had successfully automated the recruitment function at HR Festival Asia today.
How DBS changed its fortunes in less than a decade
DBS Bank’s Chief Data and Transformation Officer Paul Cobban told HR Festival Asia about the company’s unique and rapid transformation journey.
HR Festival Asia: A showcase for the region’s top trailblazers
With just 13 days until the region’s biggest HR and technology conference, HRM Asia is counting down the seven key reasons to be a part of HR Festival Asia.
HR Festival Asia 2019: All bases covered
With more than 100 speaker presentations and discussions scheduled across seven separate stages, HR Festival Asia offers something for everyone.
HR Fest Awards: The nominations are in!
16 individuals and 21 organisations from across Asia-Pacific have been nominated as part of the inaugural HR Fest Awards
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.
RCA2018: Best Talent Mobility Provider
Niche consultancy Talent Mobility Asia has won the Best Talent Mobility Provider trophy at this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
RCA2018: Best Leadership Development Consultancy
Singapore’s Center for Creative Leadership pulled in the most votes, and also the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Leadership Development in 2018.
RCA2018: Best Talent Development Provider
TrainingGearAsia was voted by HRM Asia readers as the best in talent development for the third year in a row in 2018. Here’s why.
RCA2018: Best Serviced Apartment Property (Southeast Asia)
Oakwood Hotel and Residence Sri Racha, on the southern coast of Thailand, was rated the region’s best by HRM Magazine Asia readers.