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Inside Job: HKEXAT's founder Canna Tang on empowering people through art

Seeing the surge of demand for creative arts therapy services and hence therapists, Canna Tang shares her life as an expressive arts therapist, what skills are required, and tips for improving mental wellness in the workplace.

23 May 2023
• Tracy Chan

Up the ranks: Hisense brings Kamalika Deka on board to lead HR and administration

She steps into the team with more than 16 years in the HR domain, wherein previously she has had a stint with VisionSpring as Director of HR & Admin Services.

23 May 2023
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

Q1 2023 labour roundup in Malaysia: Data points & initiatives that helped reduce unemployment

Putrajaya recorded the lowest unemployment rate of 0.8% in Q1 2023, followed by Perlis (2.1%), Penang (2.3%), and Negeri Sembilan (2.5%).

22 May 2023
• Arina Sofiah

Thermo Fisher Scientific opens new sterile drug facility in Singapore

The new facility is said to mark a significant milestone and investment in pandemic preparedness for Singapore, which is fast emerging as a biomedical hub in the Asia Pacific.

22 May 2023
• Priya Sunil

27 individuals arrested in Singapore for allegedly hiring "phantom" local workers

The syndicate was also found to be making CPF contributions for these "phantom workers", thus inflating the shell companies' foreign worker quota.

22 May 2023
• Priya Sunil

Is the ESG trend picking up in APAC? 62% surveyed have ESG metrics in their incentive plans

Three in four companies surveyed globally (75%) use at least one ESG metric in their incentive plans - short-term incentives (STI), long-term incentives (LTI), or both.

22 May 2023
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

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22 May 2023
• Contributor

New MoU entails closer cooperation on human capital development between Singapore and Kenya

The signing aims to foster closer collaboration in areas such as leadership and governance, education, and digitalisation.

19 May 2023
• Arina Sofiah

Labour productivity in Malaysia increased in 4 out of 5 key sectors in Q1 2023

In particular, mining & quarrying, services, manufacturing, and construction recorded increases, while labour productivity in agriculture remained "sluggish".

19 May 2023
• Priya Sunil

HR salary benchmark 2023: What regional HR directors and HR heads in Hong Kong can earn

Experienced heads of HR in Hong Kong may take home between HK$80,000-120,000 per month, while experienced directors holding regional HR responsibilities can earn between HK$100,000-200,000 per month.

19 May 2023
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

Reducing overhead costs is the #1 way Asia's CEOs are looking to drive revenue growth

Developing new products and services is a close second on the list of priorities for Asia CEOs surveyed.

19 May 2023
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

Singapore launches Jobs Transformation Map for the hotel industry

The JTM has assessed 87 current job roles, of which 40 are likely to be redesigned. Out of these 40, seven are expected to require extensive redesign due to increasing automation.

18 May 2023
• Priya Sunil

Thank you for loving your job, and Happy HR Day 2023

In celebration of International HR Day on Saturday (20 May 2023), 23 HR leaders from across the region share their passion and vision for their work.

18 May 2023
• Tracy Chan

Asia heatwave: Recap on employers’ guidelines for managing hot weather conditions in Malaysia

To prevent heat stress, employers and employees must be able to recognise and understand the source of heat and how the body removes excess heat.

17 May 2023
• Priya Sunil

71% of employees surveyed in Asia are less likely to switch employers if offered over 10 benefits

This is compared to the 33% who were offered 0 benefits and shared the same sentiment.

17 May 2023
• Arina Sofiah

Hong Kong expands Talent List to 51 professions under nine industry segments

The expanded List immediately applies to the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS), the General Employment Policy (GEP), and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP).

17 May 2023
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia increases the allowance limit for civil servants to encash rest days upon retirement

The MyPPSM amendment increases the maximum limit of rest leaves eligible for encashment from 160 to 180 days.

16 May 2023
• Arina Sofiah

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Helping SMEs ride the post-pandemic digital wave: Tackling cybersecurity, skilling, and benefits

Finding the silver lining in an age-diverse workforce (Part 2)

Inflation, tech talent shortage, and upskilling: Factors driving your pay decisions in 2023 and beyond

Inside Job: HKEXAT's founder Canna Tang on empowering people through art

Thank you for loving your job, and Happy HR Day 2023

Labour shortage, ageing workforce, and D&I: Tackling workforce challenges in the built sector

Malaysia extends unrecorded leave benefit for Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Gawai to certain civil service officers

New MoU entails closer cooperation on human capital development between Singapore and Kenya

Asia heatwave: Recap on employers’ guidelines for managing hot weather conditions in Malaysia

Malaysia increases the allowance limit for civil servants to encash rest days upon retirement

China optimises entry-exit policies from 15 May 2023: Fast lanes restored, visa applications eased

Inside Job: HKEXAT's founder Canna Tang on empowering people through art

Up the ranks: Hisense brings Kamalika Deka on board to lead HR and administration

Q1 2023 labour roundup in Malaysia: Data points & initiatives that helped reduce unemployment

Thermo Fisher Scientific opens new sterile drug facility in Singapore

27 individuals arrested in Singapore for allegedly hiring "phantom" local workers

Is the ESG trend picking up in APAC? 62% surveyed have ESG metrics in their incentive plans

How to maximise your negotiating performance

New MoU entails closer cooperation on human capital development between Singapore and Kenya

Labour productivity in Malaysia increased in 4 out of 5 key sectors in Q1 2023

HR salary benchmark 2023: What regional HR directors and HR heads in Hong Kong can earn

Reducing overhead costs is the #1 way Asia's CEOs are looking to drive revenue growth

Singapore launches Jobs Transformation Map for the hotel industry

Thank you for loving your job, and Happy HR Day 2023

Asia heatwave: Recap on employers’ guidelines for managing hot weather conditions in Malaysia

71% of employees surveyed in Asia are less likely to switch employers if offered over 10 benefits

Hong Kong expands Talent List to 51 professions under nine industry segments

Malaysia increases the allowance limit for civil servants to encash rest days upon retirement