Contract employees in Thailand demand fair treatment
Contract employees in Thailand are demanding that the government treat them fairly, ending what they claim are unfair employment conditions while promoting job security. The rally, held in Bangkok last week to mark World Day for Decent Work, was joined by three other labor and civil rights groups. Labour groups are urging the government to […]
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. “Overall, the future of HR and People functions is likely to be characterised by technology-driven solutions, a focus on employee wellbeing and development, and an […]
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. “HR should foster a culture of diversity & inclusion that embraces differences.” – Rosanun Chankasame, Chief Human Resources Officer, Prudential Thailand In an interview, Chankasame […]
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 […]
Global employees missing work due to low wellbeing, survey shows
Global employees reported missing an average of five days of work in the past 12 months due to low wellbeing. According to the study conducted by Lululemon, 58% said they cannot be the best version of themselves when their wellbeing is low while 37% of employees said they would fall behind on work responsibilities. So […]
Mental health risk rises among employees in Asia
A study has found that a majority of employees in Asia are at risk of developing mental health illnesses, with stress, anxiety, and burnout identified as key drivers of reduced productivity. The Aon TELUS Health Asia Mental Health Index report surveyed 13,000 employees in 12 countries across Asia including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Mills Recruitment, Foodpanda and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Jagdev Sidhu Chief Recruitment Officer Mills Recruitment Singapore As the Chief Recruiting Officer at Mills Recruitment, Sidhu ead the global recruitment strategy and operations for a variety of sectors, including IT, Tech, FinTech, Accounting, Finance, and Consumer Services. […]
HR Champions: Somruedee Chaimongkol’s communication focus
Title: CEO Organisation: Banpu Public Company Office headquarters: Thailand Company operations: Southeast Asia, China, Australia, Mongolia, Japan, and the US Industry: Oil, gas, resources and energy Employees: 3,000 Somruedee Chaimongkol recognises the importance of continuous learning and of riding trends, so it is a combination of digitisation, upskilling, and communication that she aims to implement for […]
Skilled workers and low wages draw businesses to Southeast Asia
A recent survey by HSBC Commercial Banking found that international businesses operating in Southeast Asia are increasingly confident about their prospects for continued growth in the region. The survey also found that a skilled workforce and competitive wage prices are the most attractive market features for business expansion. The survey, which covered more than 3,500 […]
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 […]
