Elite Technology cuts 20% of workforce, exits non-core markets
Elite Technology, a legal technology company, has announced that it will be cutting 20% of its workforce and exiting non-core markets, including China, India, Mexico, Poland, and Singapore. The company’s CEO, Mark Dorman, said in an email to staff that the decision was made after a “comprehensive evaluation” of the business and that it was […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Dataiku, DMCG Global and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Sandrine Bossard Chief People Officer Dataiku Singapore Bossard will lead innovative HR practices and initiatives, focusing on enhancing organisational culture, retaining employees, promoting learning and development, and boosting organisational efficiency to support future growth. With extensive experience […]
Studies find employees value hybrid autonomy over fully remote working
Employees today value greater autonomy over their work and schedule, compared with the idea of working at home permanently. This is one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia is available now for subscriber download here. This year, […]
Retaining Top Talent: 5 HR Retention Strategies in Southeast Asia
In today’s competitive job market, retaining top talent is a challenge that organizations in Southeast Asia must address. Talent retention not only ensures a stable and skilled workforce but also saves the time and resources spent on recruitment and training. To keep your best employees engaged and committed, Human Resources (HR) departments in Southeast Asia […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “Mental health affects a person’s decision-making abilities. Poor mental health can lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and disengagement at work.” – Ihsanuddin Usman, CHRO of […]
Flash Coffee closes Singapore operations to prioritise other markets
Flash Coffee, a Singapore-based coffee chain, has closed its operations in Singapore to focus on other markets, the company said in a statement on Friday (Oct 13). The chain previously operated 11 outlets in Singapore, but these have all been closed. Employees at the Jurong Point outlet had previously put up a notice suggesting that […]
LinkedIn to lay off 668 employees in second round of job cuts this year
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn announced on Monday that it would be laying off 668 employees across its engineering, talent, and finance teams. This is the second round of job cuts for the company this year, following a round of 716 layoffs in May. The layoffs come as the tech sector faces a slowdown in hiring and a […]
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 […]
Malaysia needs to attract, retain top talent to boost economy
Malaysia needs to retain and attract top talent to attract foreign investment and compete with other regional economies. This is according to Professor Nafis Alam, head of the School of Business at Monash University Malaysia. “Malaysia’s economy has recovered post-Covid-19, and political stability has provided a lifeline, resulting in a positive economic outlook for 2024 […]
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 […]
