Volvo Cars is committed to up its game in improving gender equality. The Swedish automaker said on Tuesday (March 30) that it will give its 40,000 employees worldwide the right to six months of paid parental leave. As of April 1, employees who have worked for the carmaker for at least one year will be […]Continue reading

The vast majority of fast-growing jobs do not have gender parity and many show a severe under-representation of women, finds new data from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. LinkedIn identified 99 jobs that are consistently growing in demand across 20 economies and looked at female representation across those roles. The data – published in […]Continue reading

Professionals are prone to suffer from anxiety, mood disorders, depression, or a host of other mental health challenges. According to Gender, Depression, and Blue-collar Work study, both men and women in blue- and white-collar positions often experienced depression. The differences are that non-white workers were less likely to experience depression compared to their white co-workers. […]Continue reading

The global health crisis throughout 2020 has hit many industries hard. With the coming of vaccines, a recent survey conducted by Ethos BeathChapman has shown a glimpse of hope for the future. Last year, about 1 in 2 (52.1%) of supply chain and procurement professionals described hiring freezes and retrenchments as their hiring behaviour. In […]Continue reading

Despite challenges posed by the current pandemic, some regions kept their economy stable, secure and trusted hub, with seamless connection. The covid-19 outbreak has also accelerated digital transformation for businesses. With the economy gradually recovering, investment into the market will flourish, driving the demand for talents, especially tech talents, amidst a business recovery climate. Job […]Continue reading

This article is a guest post. The current economic and societal climate can feel overwhelming but take a closer look and you might just find a silver lining for your business. Coronavirus backed us all against the wall. We had to think beyond our traditional confines to reflect, innovate, and survive. For some, COVID-19 hasn’t been the first crisis endured, […]Continue reading

Companies with higher levels of diversity are more successful at recruiting and retaining talents. And yet, diversity in the tech industry is far from satisfying. HR in Asia meets Sumir Bhatia, Lenovo DCG’s APAC President, to talk about the progress Lenovo has made in championing inclusion in the tech business, as well as what companies […]Continue reading

The pandemic is projected to leave lasting economic scars on some regions and dampen potential growth and incomes. Some risks could possibly elevate, including the possibility of renewed outbreaks and delayed rollout of a vaccine, heightened financial stress amplified by debt levels, and persistent policy uncertainty and subdued investment.  Subdued Global Economic Recovery by The […]Continue reading

Monk’s Hill Ventures (MHV) and Glints recently launched the “The Southeast Asia Tech Talent Compensation” report. The first-of-its-kind report in Southeast Asia (SEA) covers the latest data trends in building teams and attracting startup tech talent in Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The report finds that as tech giants from the U.S. and China are expanding […]Continue reading

Overview The HR Summit aims to foster innovative thinking, share inspiring ideas, and promote community connections. Our continuing mission is to curate an engaging programme featuring visionary keynote presentations, real-life case studies and interactive forums delivered by compelling speakers and expert moderators. To achieve this vision we choose our collaborators with great precision – we […]Continue reading