PH call centre industry aims to grow in rural areas
The Philippine call center industry is aiming to grow in rural areas to support inclusive growth. The industry has set a target of having 40% of its workforce in rural areas by 2028. The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) has launched the Digital Cities 2025 initiative to transform rural areas into […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at A.P. Moller – Maersk, Shiseido & more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Chonlaporn J. Head of People Partnering, Frontline People Org. A.P. Moller – Maersk Thailand Chonlaporn J. is the Head of People Partnering at A.P. Moller – Maersk in Thailand. She is an experienced HR professional with a proven […]
The Reading List: Global news, tech innovations, business trends you need to know and more
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Internet Startup VNG Files to Become First Vietnam Tech Firm to Go Public in US | Bloomberg Internet startup VNG Ltd. filed for an initial public offering in the US, making it the first Vietnamese […]
Malaysia’s employment growth continues in Q2
The number of employed persons in Malaysia remained on the increasing trend in the second quarter of 2023, albeit at a slower rate of 2.8% (1.1 million) compared to the 3.8% (1.4 million) growth in the first quarter. The growth in employment was led by the professional and technical services sector, which grew by 4.2% […]
‘Singapore hiring rates slow down’, LinkedIn report
Companies are advised to emphasise building a growth, development, and learning culture due to slowing hiring rates. LinkedIn’s chief economist, Karin Kimborough, suggests that organisations focus on skills and career development in their talent strategy instead of costly external hiring. This is because labor markets are still tight in many countries and industries post-pandemic, and […]
Thailand’s employment growth slows down in Q2
Thailand’s employment growth slowed in the second quarter of 2023, rising by 1.7% from a year earlier, down from the 2.4% increase seen in the previous three months. The slowdown in employment growth is attributed to a deceleration in economic growth during the same period. Thailand’s economy expanded by 1.8% year-on-year and 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at UOB Singapore & more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Lydia Yeo Deputy Director of HR Singapore University of Social Sciences Lydia Yeo is the Deputy Director of HR at Singapore University of Social Sciences. With a dynamic background transitioning from communications to human resources, Lydia champions the […]
The Reading List: Global news, tech innovations, business trends you need to know and more
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Nvidia Unveils Faster Chip Aimed at Cementing AI Dominance | Bloomberg Nvidia Corp. announced on Tuesday that an updated AI processor gives a jolt to the chip’s capacity and speed, seeking to cement the company’s […]
Singapore transforms setbacks into opportunities for retrenched employees
The Singaporean government has launched a visionary program aimed at providing substantial support to employees facing retrenchment. This initiative comes in the form of temporary financial assistance that allows retrenched individuals to focus on upgrading their skills and preparing for long-term career success. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong introduced this concept during the recent National […]
PH hotels face challenges hiring new staff
Cebu-based hotel operators confirmed that the rise of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events and holiday travel bookings, however, they face difficulties in hiring more people coming from lean manpower operations due to the pandemic. During an interview with Mia Singson-Leon, the Executive Vice President of the Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu […]
