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HAVI to open first Asia Pacific TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur

Under the company's "Follow the Sun" operating model, the team working out of this new hub will take over work from colleagues in Lisbon as their working day ends, to allow projects to progress across time zones.

26 August 2026
• Priya Sunil

Up the ranks: Electrolux welcomes Pallavi Mishra as VP HR & Communications for APAC effective 1 Sep 2026

Pallavi joins Electrolux after spending nearly a decade at Honeywell, where she was most recently Senior Director HR for APAC.

25 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Workers can refuse to work during severe weather occurrences without facing sanctions, DOLE reminds Philippine employers

New labour guidelines protect private-sector employees from administrative sanctions when severe weather poses an imminent danger, but those who stay home may not be entitled to regular pay.

25 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

From experts to strategic advisors: Shiseido's Michael Piker on why total rewards leaders need a seat at the decision-making table

For him, the future of total rewards lies beyond dashboards and analytics, with rewards leaders needing to understand the business, influence decisions, and help shape workforce strategy.

24 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia's Home Affairs and Transport ministries lay out six immediate measures to improve security controls at KLIA

These six measures form part of a wider 17-point plan for KL International Airport and other international entry points, with longer-term efforts focused on technology, manpower, governance, and nationwide implementation.

24 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

At the helm: San Yan Ng and Jeffrey Hang take on new leadership roles at lululemon

San Yan Ng takes on an expanded remit after eight years leading lululemon’s China business, while Jeffrey Hang joins as Senior Vice President and General Manager of APAC.

24 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

New data reveals Australia is making progress on gender equality as workplace gaps continue to narrow

Data released in August highlights progress in women’s education and workforce participation, while showing continued opportunities to close gaps in paid hours, weekly earnings, and unpaid care responsibilities.

21 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Updates to the Singapore Arrival Card take effect on 26 August 2026

Travellers can expect up to 19 language options, smoother and more user-friendly navigation, and faster submission through passport scan autofill.

20 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Al John Catacutan says HR must build, not wait, for the future

Unioil Petroleum Philippines’ Head of Human Resources is urging HR teams to embrace AI, data and business thinking while keeping purpose, growth, and the human experience at the centre of work.

20 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Singapore plans new ONE Pass Track to attract global investment management talent

The Monetary Authority of Singapore's proposed talent route would recognise performance-linked compensation, alongside new tax and hedge fund initiatives aimed at strengthening Singapore’s position as an asset management hub.

20 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

DOLE Philippines sets August 2026 holiday pay rules for 21 and 31 August

Employees working on Ninoy Aquino Day and National Heroes Day will be entitled to different pay rates, depending on whether they work on a special non-working day or regular holiday.

19 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

DOLE tightens wage order compliance nationwide with new 2026 guidelines

The Philippines’ labour department has issued new guidelines to strengthen wage order implementation, monitoring, and enforcement, while helping MSMEs comply with mandated pay increases.

18 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Singapore announces further updates to COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks for Employment Pass applications

The revised thresholds will apply to new EP applications submitted from 1 January 2027 and to renewals of EPs expiring from 1 July 2027.

17 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

More than a job: What makes young talent stay, grow, and build long-term careers

Competitive pay may attract young professionals, but what keeps them is often more personal: purpose, ownership and opportunities to grow. In this International Youth Day special, Jingting Li, Talent Acquisition Director, APAC, and Kim Huong Tran, former trainee, ADM, share their perspectives.

14 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Faces of HR: Je-An Aquino-Ovilla puts trust and listening at the heart of HR

B. Braun Group’s Head of Country HR & Administration believes meaningful employee engagement starts with trust, honest feedback, and leaders who are willing to turn what they hear into action.

13 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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Inside the Boardroom: Join our exclusive event in Manila for BFSI’s top decision-makers

Board members, CHROs, and CXOs are invited to join Alpha Omega Aquino, recognised among the Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn, for a private morning of peer exchange, candid conversations and networking.

13 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Southeast Asia & the Pacific remains a global hotspot for youth–adult unemployment disparities: ILO

Even where the gap is improving, labour market discouragement, employment quality, and unpaid care duties continue to limit young people’s prospects.

13 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

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Inside the Boardroom: Join our exclusive event in Manila for BFSI’s top decision-makers

Building workplace culture and belonging: 5 practical steps for managers

Darwinbox named Challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for second year, accelerating AI in HCM

Deel opening new doors: How businesses can expand globally with ease

From silos to synergy: How today’s leadership choices shape the workforce of tomorrow

Faces of HR: Karen Diaz on building your next leader before you need one

Faces of HR: Al John Catacutan says HR must build, not wait, for the future

More than a job: What makes young talent stay, grow, and build long-term careers

HR Excellence Awards 2026

Qantas ground workers vote for strike action amid pay and safety dispute

Workers can refuse to work during severe weather occurrences without facing sanctions, DOLE reminds Philippine employers

Malaysia's Home Affairs and Transport ministries lay out six immediate measures to improve security controls at KLIA

Updates to the Singapore Arrival Card take effect on 26 August 2026

Singapore announces further updates to COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks for Employment Pass applications

HAVI to open first Asia Pacific TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur

Up the ranks: Electrolux welcomes Pallavi Mishra as VP HR & Communications for APAC effective 1 Sep 2026

Workers can refuse to work during severe weather occurrences without facing sanctions, DOLE reminds Philippine employers

From experts to strategic advisors: Shiseido's Michael Piker on why total rewards leaders need a seat at the decision-making table

Malaysia's Home Affairs and Transport ministries lay out six immediate measures to improve security controls at KLIA

At the helm: San Yan Ng and Jeffrey Hang take on new leadership roles at lululemon

New data reveals Australia is making progress on gender equality as workplace gaps continue to narrow

Updates to the Singapore Arrival Card take effect on 26 August 2026

Faces of HR: Al John Catacutan says HR must build, not wait, for the future

Singapore plans new ONE Pass Track to attract global investment management talent

DOLE Philippines sets August 2026 holiday pay rules for 21 and 31 August

DOLE tightens wage order compliance nationwide with new 2026 guidelines

Singapore announces further updates to COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks for Employment Pass applications

More than a job: What makes young talent stay, grow, and build long-term careers

Faces of HR: Je-An Aquino-Ovilla puts trust and listening at the heart of HR

Inside the Boardroom: Join our exclusive event in Manila for BFSI’s top decision-makers

Southeast Asia & the Pacific remains a global hotspot for youth–adult unemployment disparities: ILO