The First Word: Are AI and chatbots revolutionising the recruitment scene in Singapore?
Singapore has become a gateway for businesses into the Southeast Asian region for many looking to expand their businesses. The city-state has not only emerged as one of the top hirers in the region, but a growing number of multinational companies have also begun setting up their Asia-Pacific headquarters on its shores. It is certainly […]
PH companies face challenges in implementing diversity and inclusion
The report, which surveyed over 400 HR professionals and 2,200 employees, found that 44% of respondents said that the perception gap between employees who feel included and leaders who believe they are included is a barrier to diversity and inclusion efforts. 36.2% of HR professionals are also neutral on the implementation of D&I strategies, while […]
The First Word: Work from home – a job security alarm for employees who reside in expensive cities?
Many companies are making employees return to office as pandemic habits start to fade. Video conferencing company Zoom is asking some of its employees to get back on-site while Amazon tracks workers to ensure they are at their office desks. This recent turnaround has imparted many debates on whether or not remote and hybrid work […]
Five ways HR can help employees embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the imperative to foster diversity and inclusion has risen to prominence as a driving force behind organisational success and innovation. Acknowledging that diversity encompasses more than just visible differences and that true inclusion involves creating an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered, the role of […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Applicant tracking category
Proper applicant tracking is vital in helping HR ensure their organisation acquires the best talents with the right skills, attitudes, and aspirations. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) help foster a seamless recruitment process and sustainable workflow for each employee guided by HR. Thus, this HR Ecosystem Awards category aims to identify the best service providers in […]
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% […]
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 […]
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 […]
High unemployment rate in PH despite gov’t job openings
Confirmed by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairman Karlo Nograles during the agency’s proposed budget hearing of P2.06 billion for 2024 before the House Committee on Appropriations on August 17th. According to him, “The number of vacancies as of June 30, 2023, including the national government agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, state universities and colleges, local […]
