Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Elev8 Group, The Ascott Limited and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Marvin Zoilo Chief Talent Officer Elev8 Group Zoilo is a certified HR professional with almost two decades of experience in HR and OD services. He worked for top multinational companies. He is a founder of ASEAN HR […]
PBEd’s new workforce development program to upskill Filipino youth
Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), a business-led education advocacy group, has launched a new workforce development program called Future Skills Now (FSN). The program is supported by JP Morgan and aims to empower underprivileged Filipino youth with digital and career proficiencies. FSN offers 700 young Filipinos in Metro Manila and Cebu work-based training and mentorship […]
Philippines unemployment rate falls to 4.4%, lowest in 3 months
The unemployment rate in the Philippines fell to a three-month low of 4.4 percent in August 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Friday. This is the lowest unemployment rate since May 2023. The number of employed persons also increased to 48.07 million in August, up from 47.87 million a year earlier. NEDA said that apart […]
Research Preview: Navigating remote, hybrid work boundaries in Southeast Asia
Jobseeker preferences and current opportunities show that remote or hybrid work is here to stay in Southeast Asia. However, is it truly feasible and beneficial to the region? Southeast Asian countries are known for strong filial ties and intergenerational support. Separating work and personal life is already challenging as it is—what happens when a high-sociability […]
LinkedIn launches AI tools for future of work
LinkedIn today announced the launch of new generative AI tools in Recruiter and Learning Hub to help organisations prepare for the future of work. These tools are designed to help HR teams focus on more strategic work, such as building relationships with candidates and fostering a strong company culture. The new AI-assisted recruiting tools can […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Marriott International, D&V Philippines and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Apichat Kumpun HR Services and Market Talent Acquisition Manager Marriott International Thailand Kumpun promotes quality improvement and labour productivity initiatives, understanding of the value of achieving Marriott International goals, and aligning training, talent development, and quality improvement […]
Bossjob to bring AI to Philippines’ Fil-Chinese Job Fair
Bossjob, the chat-first career platform, is partnering with the Philippine Dragon Media Network to organise the 2nd Filipino-Chinese Job Fair 2023 on October 15, 2023, at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. The job fair will feature over 70 top Philippine and local Chinese companies from various industries offering more than 1,000 job openings. It’s […]
Research Paper: HR challenges in Philippines
With the growing popularity of remote-working options blurring the geographic boundaries, Philippines HR managers are confronting a multitude of challenges. However, the core of the issue is the age-old problem of any organisation – Employee satisfaction and retention. In the rapidly evolving landscape, organisations have to grow and expand, adding more complexity for HR leaders. […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at PT Pernod Ricard, FMC Switzerland and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Ferdy Karler HR Manager PT Pernod Ricard Indonesia Karler started in HR Development Center of Excellence, focusing on Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning Development. He previously worked at PT Bahana Genta Viktory as an HR Manager. […]
Gen Z workers seek innovative, socially responsible workplaces
Gen Z workers, those born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s, are motivated by workplaces that invest in innovation and are conscious of their social mission, according to a Jobstreet survey. The survey found that factors like company values and political stances heavily influence Gen Z workers’ decision-making when choosing which companies to work with. Gen […]
