Human Resources Director Asia

14/02/2025

A District Court in Hong Kong recently dealt with a compensation claim stemming from injuries a worker sustained during a foot steam treatment at a traditional Chinese medicine shop.

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How do documentation gaps affect a worker's compensation claim?

14/02/2025

The Philippines and Malaysia reported robust growth in hiring activity in the past year, with gains also recorded in their HR and Administration roles, according to a new report.

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Singapore, on the other hand, logs decrease in HR hiring

14/02/2025

A look back at the Global 100 HR Leaders of 2024—celebrating the top executives shaping the future of work!

This year’s list features Trisha Scott (Coleman Greig Lawyers), Celena Harry (Mitre 10 NZ), and Jane Dionysius (Brisbane Airport Corporation), recognised for their impact and leadership in the HR industry.

Check out the full Global 100 HR Leaders and see who’s driving change: https://hubs.la/Q036z7RC0

12/02/2025

Singapore's Career Health SG initiative now has a secure credential verification platform that seeks to benefit both job applicants and employers.

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New platform provides verified credentials to employers

12/02/2025

More than half of organisations in Singapore are confident that their HR and line managers are able to comply with the new guidelines from the government on flexible work arrangement requests, according to a survey.

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Survey highlights several challenges for flexi-time, flexi-place, flexi-load arrangements

11/02/2025

Google is ending its diversity hiring targets, according to various reports, in the wake of President Donald Trump's recent orders to curb DEI initiatives.

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Tech giant cites position as federal contractor in recent change, according to reports

11/02/2025

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower has revealed that it issued about 3,000 Overseas Network and Expertise Passes in 2024.

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One in six ONE Passes issued new entrants, ministry says

10/02/2025

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower has underscored the role of employers in ensuring that its Overseas Markets Immersion Programme will have meaningful outcomes.

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Ministry outlines what employers need to provide for new initiative

10/02/2025

Singapore's High Court recently addressed whether accessing confidential workplace information without authorisation could be justified if done to expose perceived unfair practices.

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Case highlights proper channels for raising workplace conduct concerns

10/02/2025

Tens of thousands of U.S. government employees have accepted a resignation offer from the Trump administration, allowing them to continue receiving pay until September 30 in exchange for leaving their positions.

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'I hope that it will be exactly what's promised, and not a scam,' says worker sharing common concern about Trump's offer

10/02/2025

As more and more employers are adapting artificial intelligence (AI) in their business, AI skills are becoming table stakes, according to Stacie Haller, chief career advisor at ResumeBuilder.

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HR managers should 'work with the organization to find out where they could best apply these skills and how to evaluate them,' says expert

07/02/2025

Hong Kong's High Court recently dealt with a case where a worker challenged their employer's decision about share awards after their employment ended through payment in lieu of notice.

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High Court clarifies when workers might lose share awards after employment

07/02/2025

The Ministry of Manpower has reported that misclassification of employees to avoid paying overtime remains low, with an average of 45 claims per year received by the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management over the past three years.

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Ministry says prevalence of misclassification to avoid paying overtime pay remains low in Singapore

05/02/2025

With the rise of social media, employees going viral can pose reputational risks for companies. Lawyer Reinaur Aluning, who specialises in workplace disputes and employment litigation, shares legal strategies to protect organisations while balancing employee rights.

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Lawyer reveals critical steps that HR must take in first hours of social media crisis

05/02/2025

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower is urging migrant workers to report "kickback practices" to authorities following a major case last year.

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Ministry pledges assistance to victims of kickback practices in Singapore

04/02/2025

President Donald Trump has blamed diversity and inclusion efforts for the deadly plane collision in the United States that killed all 67 people on board.

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US president says FAA hired 'workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities' under DEI initiative

04/02/2025

A former member of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force has filed a lawsuit against the government and a male colleague, claiming the ASDF failed to prevent contact by the colleague who molested her in 2020.

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Former ASDF member alleges the force failed to prevent contact after he molested her in 2020

03/02/2025

The number of foreign employees in Japan hit a new record high as of October 2024, as the number of workplaces employing them also reached new heights, according to reports.

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Employers hiring foreign employees also hits a new high