Can robots replace the human element of HR?
In the digital era, there is much hype on automation replacing jobs. According to a recent poll by CareerBuilder, 55% of HR managers believe...
Employment Outlook In Southeast Asia’s BFSI Sector Remains Cautious
Southeast Asia’s Banking and Financial Services sector is still displaying a cautious hiring outlook, despite seeing slight improvement in online hiring in Singapore and...
Malaysian employees are the least engaged among Asian markets
In the face of a challenging global economy, employees are more skeptical than before, as they anticipate better navigation of the organisation’s future and...
Benefits are the key to keeping employees happy and motivated
Monetary returns alone may no longer keep employees working at their peak. An attractive package that provides for a more wholesome career is the...
Is emotional intelligence a predictor of success?
Gone are the days when a high IQ would place an employee at the pinnacle of achievement. Today, the pre-eminence of IQ as a...
Microsoft India offers enhanced family benefits
Recognising the need for a more inclusive approach, Microsoft India is introducing family caregiver leave for its staff.
Under this enhanced scheme, staff will be...
New employment dispute centres to cover Singapore workers
With the recent launch of two new dispute management offices, workers in Singapore now have access to a “cheaper, better, faster way” to resolve...
Are LGBT employees being left behind?
Despite the global shift towards a more inclusive community embracing diversity, only over half of organisations tailored their policies to specifically accommodate lesbian gay,...
Ricoh (Malaysia) announces leadership change
Ms Alice Lee will helm Ricoh (Malaysia) as the Chief Operating Officer, replacing Mr Peter Wee, effective 1 April this year. Alice Lee shall...
Top 10 skills for the 21st-century employee (Infographic)
In an increasingly connected world, employees look for more than a good report card of As. Not too long ago, it was academic credentials...
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South Korea’s Shrinking Workforce Dilemma
South Korea is a lot like Japan in many ways despite the rivalry the two nations have. For one, they are both economically developed...
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Hiring Slowdown in Tech Companies
Technology Companies Report Hiring Slowdown in Asia Pacific
Workforce trends data at technology companies across Asia-Pacific reflect a cautious hiring environment in the third quarter...
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AiHR: Digital Planning Conference 2019
When: 20 November 2019
Where: Sheraton Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
AiHR is a conference that focuses on ANTICIPATING, EMBRACING and CAPITALISING on HR technologies...
