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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

People don’t experience AI. They experience leadership.

AI readiness is not defined by technology alone, writes Yvonne Chan, Head of People & Culture, Jardine Engineering (Singapore); it is shaped by the leadership, clarity, and confidence people experience throughout change.

11 August 2026
• Contributor

Workplace perks are shrinking: Which employee benefits matter most in today's job market?

As organisations tighten budgets, employees are bound to look beyond flashy office perks and focus on benefits that provide lasting financial security, wellbeing, and career growth. Here's what to prioritise, and why it matters.

06 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Ayala Land makes its mark at HR Excellence Awards 2026, Philippines

Our heartiest congratulations also go out to Meralco and Genpact for their incredible achievements!

06 August 2026
• Chee Jean Wen

Jetstar Airways to remove 7kg carry-on baggage limit from February 2027

Effective 2 February 2027, Jetstar passengers will no longer be subject to the airline's 7kg carry-on weight limit. Instead, the airline will introduce a size-based baggage model.

06 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Japan to raise bar for permanent residency with stricter income, pension, and language thresholds

The proposed changes would also raise the residency and marriage requirements for spouses of Japanese nationals and permanent residents seeking permanent residency.

06 August 2026
• Tracy Chan

Why this leader believes young workers in Asia are not rejecting hard work – they are questioning what it leads to

The clarity the generation seeks is often mistaken for entitlement or reluctance, Kathy Goh notes. In reality, she believes, younger employees may simply be less willing to follow old workplace scripts without questioning whether the trade-off is worthwhile.

04 August 2026
• Priya Sunil

At the helm: Mastercard unveils six senior leadership appointments across Asia Pacific

The appointments bring together experienced external hires and long-serving internal leaders to support the region's next phase of growth.

04 August 2026
• Tracy Chan

Philippines extends Employees’ Compensation coverage to delivery riders and TNVS drivers

Independent platform workers covered under the Social Security System can now access work-related compensation and medical benefits, bringing more protection to those injured or made ill while on the job.

04 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Borneo Motors cuts jobs in Singapore as part of parent company Inchcape's APAC reset

The number of employees affected has not been disclosed.

04 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: Laura Parkes takes on LVMH’s Chief People Officer role for South & Southeast Asia

She joins from her current role at Louis Vuitton effective 14 September 2026, bringing deep experience spanning succession planning, talent acquisition, early-careers programmes, and executive development.

04 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Winning Secrets: Looking inward to embed inclusion into everyday business at Watsons Singapore

Embedding inclusion into everyday operations takes more than good intentions. In this interview, Lesli Seow, People Director, shares how the team removed barriers to employment while building a stronger employee experience.

30 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Kemin’s new Singapore facility to support more than 140 employees and regional talent growth

The global ingredient manufacturer’s new Kuriosity Centre will bring research, technical expertise, business operations and customer-facing teams together to support its business units across the region.

30 July 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

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

Why this leader believes young workers in Asia are not rejecting hard work – they are questioning what it leads to

HR Excellence Awards 2026

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

Japan to raise bar for permanent residency with stricter income, pension, and language thresholds

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

People don’t experience AI. They experience leadership.

Workplace perks are shrinking: Which employee benefits matter most in today's job market?

Ayala Land makes its mark at HR Excellence Awards 2026, Philippines

Jetstar Airways to remove 7kg carry-on baggage limit from February 2027

Japan to raise bar for permanent residency with stricter income, pension, and language thresholds

Why this leader believes young workers in Asia are not rejecting hard work – they are questioning what it leads to

At the helm: Mastercard unveils six senior leadership appointments across Asia Pacific

Philippines extends Employees’ Compensation coverage to delivery riders and TNVS drivers

Borneo Motors cuts jobs in Singapore as part of parent company Inchcape's APAC reset

Up the ranks: Laura Parkes takes on LVMH’s Chief People Officer role for South & Southeast Asia

Winning Secrets: Looking inward to embed inclusion into everyday business at Watsons Singapore

Kemin’s new Singapore facility to support more than 140 employees and regional talent growth