Research shows that the more diverse organisations, the better they will perform and provide for employees. Significant numbers of companies are embracing inclusivity as part of their strategy and reaping the rewards of their investment. Generally, companies that focus on diversity and inclusion efforts, following a moral code, would prosper steadily – or even better […]Continue reading

As Vietnam’s largest economic hub, Ho Chi Minh City is a place where many Vietnamese go to work. Based on the city’s Centre of Forecasting Manpower Needs and Labor Market Information (FALMI), it has 68,600 to 73,500 job vacancies in the second quarter of 2021. The jobs are mostly in IT-electronics, mechanical engineering, chemicals-plastics-rubber, architecture-construction […]Continue reading

Singapore’s total employment in 2020 shrank the most in more than two decades, according to official data on Tuesday, with foreigners’ jobs accounting for most of the decline in a labour market hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Total employment, excluding foreign domestic workers, contracted by 166,600 last year, the manpower ministry said. Non-residents employment […]Continue reading

A smile or laughter usually occurs when we are happy or witnessing something funny. A smile is also associated with an involuntary response to things that bring joy or laughter. But do you know a smile can also help lessen the pressure during difficult times?  How smiles can change your mood, perception, and health Numerous […]Continue reading

There’s no better time than now for talent upskilling and reskilling. In 2020, we saw an economic recession, large-scale retrenchment, and skill displacement. Major disruptions have shifted the dynamics of the labour market, emphasising that the need to embrace learning and upskilling is not just for new jobseekers, but also experienced workers.  When global companies […]Continue reading

A report released by Steelcase shows employees in the Asia Pacific region have enjoyed some aspects of remote working including the lack of commute and work-life balance, however isolation has driven a desire to return to the office. Steelcase’s report also revealed employees’ new expectations for their post-COVID workplace with anxiety about disease transmission remain […]Continue reading

Overview HRD Asia is proud to deliver a transformative one-day Learning & Development Summit specifically designed and developed for senior L&D and HR professionals. The summit will focus on the future of L&D in the new world of work, offering expert insights on harnessing emerging L&D technology, interpreting L&D data and metrics, and building a strong […]Continue reading

From artificial intelligence and automation to digital mobility and virtual collaboration, technology is seen as the most radical driver of change. The pervasiveness of science and technology in the economy has also changed the nature of work at all levels. Despite the changing context of work, people’s desire for ‘good work’ – defined as work […]Continue reading

With more businesses embracing digital ways of working due to the pandemic, WEF estimated that 50 percent of all employees will need reskilling by 2025. In an effort to help millions keep their skills updated in the new normal, Google recently opened enrolments for its latest Google Career Certificates, in the fields of Data Analytics, Project Management, and […]Continue reading

Principles are the foundation for a system of behaviour, a chain of reasoning, and a rule of belief. Leadership principles, therefore, serve as the foundation for behaviour expectations from leaders in an organisation. With each individual bringing unique attributes that directly influence their leadership style, leadership principles are the common denominator for how leaders are […]Continue reading