Asia-Pacific labour markets yet to fully recover, report finds
The Asia-Pacific labour markets have shown signs of recovery from the effects of Covid-19, but full movement back towards pre-pandemic levels of employment remains elusive, according to a report published by the International Labour Organisation. The Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2022 report revealed that job growth has taken place in the Asia-Pacific region, but […]
Inflation causing retention headaches for Singapore businesses
A new survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters has found that over 78% of employees in Singapore would consider changing jobs if their pay was not rising as quickly as the inflation rate. The survey asked over 300 candidates and 105 companies in Singapore regarding their main expectations about salaries, career changes and staff retention […]
HR Tech Update: Maximising recruitment with search engine optimisation
Job seekers are using the internet more than ever to find their next job. In fact, a study by the Pew Research Center showed that 80% of job seekers use the internet to search for jobs. If your company isn’t using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) tactics to drive traffic to your job pages, you’re likely […]
Singaporean employers prefer offshore recruitment
Offshore recruitment is an effective strategy in sourcing good talent, the Hiring and Managing Talent Beyond Geographical Boundaries report found. Conducted by HR solution firm PERSOLKELLY, the report surveyed over 1,300 decision-makers responsible for hiring within their organisation. Forty-five percent of respondents in Singapore said they’re either executing or exploring offshore recruitment strategies, with […]
APAC sees increased demand for cybersecurity talent
A report by non-profit cybersecurity firm The International Information System Security Certification Consortium or (ISC)² found a 2.2 million workforce gap for cybersecurity talents in the APAC region. The (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study was conducted to evaluate the size of the current cybersecurity workforce and existing talents. The report found that 60% of APAC […]
Workers union sign MOU to better support employees
Singapore’s workers unions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive better wages and work prospects for employees through the Job Security Council (JSC). The MOU was signed between the National Trades Union Congress’ (NTUC) Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). Managed by e2i and established in 2020, […]
Lauren Huntington eyes Singapore employee experience
Employee experience, pre and post-pandemic, has shifted, with employees putting a high value on good working relationships at the workplace to achieve overall positive results in terms of performance and outcomes. Huntington shared Qualtrics’ Employee Values survey and the findings showed that: 60% of respondents in Singapore believe it is more important than ever for […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Six winners across debut program
The inaugural HR Ecosystem Awards, by Chief of Staff Asia, have identified a wide range of partners and solutions, all excelling in their quest to empower HR leaders and teams across the Southeast Asia region. The winners were spread across three markets, and four different categories, and included both commercial operations and a non-profit, […]
Seek Asia: New connections for the “jobs that matter”
Still, Hernando Betita III, Seek Asia’s senior regional marketing manager, has handled the move enthusiastically for the “product.” After joining the company in 2020, he readily led the “Jobs that Matter” campaign, armed with its moving message of hope for jobseekers and aid for employers to find passionate talent amidst a pandemic. Put marketing […]
HR Challenges in the Healthcare Industry
