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 […]
Vietnam job market sees unprecedented shift
Vietnam’s job market is undergoing a significant transformation, with 35% of Vietnamese workers currently seeking a new job and a further 21% planning to start a job hunt in the next six months. This unprecedented trend is being driven by a number of factors, including the rising cost of living, the increasing demand for skilled […]
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 […]
JobStreet Express launches in Singapore to help employers
JobStreet, the Australian employment platform, has launched JobStreet Express in Singapore to help employers find semi-skilled workers. JobStreet Express focuses on the skills needed for a job, rather than the job title, allowing it to better match employers with prospective applicants. The platform aims to deliver relevant candidates to employers within two or three days […]
The Reading List: What are the trends that will shape work in 2023 and beyond?
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. 9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2023 and Beyond | Harvard Business Review In 2023, organisations will face challenges such as a competitive talent landscape, an exhausted workforce, and pressure to control costs amid […]
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 […]
GovTech hires 60 former Indeed employees to bolster tech talent
Singapore’s Government Technology Agency (GovTech) has hired about 60 former employees of Indeed, the internet job portal, after the company downsized its operations in Singapore earlier this year. GovTech said it took a more agile hiring approach to balance speed with responsible hiring, and that every candidate was interviewed and placed at comparable grades in […]
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. […]
Singapore to provide more support for ageing workforce
The majority of Singaporeans aged 50 and above support raising the re-employment and retirement ages, according to a survey on workplace support. The survey, conducted by the PAP Seniors Group and National Trades Union Congress U Women and Family, gathered the views of 1,471 working individuals aged 50 and over. Among the respondents, 87.9% supported […]
Smartfren Telecom strategy to redefine job roles and functions took toll
Smartfren Telecom, a prominent telecommunications company in Indonesia, has undertaken several strategic initiatives, benchmarking, and performance improvements for the company. This includes redefinition of job roles and functions to enhance competitiveness. Gisela Lesmana, Director of Investor Relations & Media at Smartfren, said it aligns with industry trends that demand constant transformation to support business sustainability. […]
