Human Resources Director Asiatag:hcamag.com,2016:/asia/rss2024-03-18T17:51:39ZHuman Resources Director Asiatag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/specialisation/employment-law/client-fails-to-hold-investment-company-liable-despite-employees-influence/481631Client fails to hold investment company liable despite employees' 'influence'2024-03-18T17:51:39Z<p>High Court: Employer not 'vicariously liable' in doomed investment</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638463810746972141.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/specialisation/immigration/job-applications-from-malaysia-double-in-singapore-reports/481630Job applications from Malaysia double in Singapore: reports2024-03-18T17:32:58Z<p>Which industries are most popular with Malaysians?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638463799573862780.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/asia/specialisation/recruitment/singapore-employers-urged-to-look-beyond-degrees-in-hiring/481629Singapore employers urged to look beyond degrees in hiring2024-03-18T17:28:26Z<p>Skills-based hiring recommended for employers by panel of experts</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638463796312321894.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/specialisation/workplace-health-and-safety/about-800-million-employees-at-risk-as-world-gets-hotter-study/481590About 800 million employees at risk as world gets hotter: study2024-03-18T13:54:12Z<p>What solutions can employers implement to boost resilience and wellbeing?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638463668166064043.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-18:/asia/specialisation/benefits/employees-still-see-non-salary-benefits-as-important-report/481584Employees still see non-salary benefits as important: report2024-03-18T13:50:23Z<p>What are the most popular non-salary benefits for employees?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638463760927912067.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-16:/asia/news/general/woman-sentenced-to-30-months-in-jail-after-criminal-breach-of-trust-charges/481448Woman sentenced to 30 months in jail after criminal breach of trust charges2024-03-15T16:41:12Z<p>Clerk used company's blank cheques to pay for personal expenses</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0343_638461176676023104.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-16:/asia/specialisation/recruitment/labour-demand-cools-in-2023-mom/481447Labour demand 'cools' in 2023: MOM2024-03-15T16:37:56Z<p>But government anticipates better economic growth in 2024, citing hiring plans, increased wages by employers</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0343_638461174709002798.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/specialisation/benefits/which-countries-have-the-best-work-life-balance/481426Which countries have the best work-life balance?2024-03-15T15:06:35Z<p>Report looks at paid leaves, hours of work, 'happiness' score</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638461119919870502.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/specialisation/employee-engagement/does-march-madness-really-have-an-impact-on-workplace-productivity/481422Does March Madness really have an impact on workplace productivity?2024-03-15T15:04:14Z<p>Almost one-third of workers admit too watching event while at work: survey</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638461118381597571.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/specialisation/employment-law/abused-job-title-for-free-sexual-services/481283Abused job title for free sexual services?2024-03-14T19:14:33Z<p>Singapore's High Court re-examines police officer's plea in controversial case</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638460404414242237.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/specialisation/employment-law/director-can-be-considered-workman-for-filing-claim-for-dismissal-without-cause/481282Director can be considered workman for filing claim for dismissal without cause2024-03-14T19:04:52Z<p>Malaysian Industrial Court decision overturned by High Court, reinstated by Court of Appeal</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638460398588395779.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/dei-no-longer-just-in-hrs-hands-singapore-report/481275DEI no longer just in HR's hands: Singapore report2024-03-14T18:43:47Z<p>'In today's workplace, the duty of creating an inclusive environment falls on all of us'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638460386026942208.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/asia/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/singapores-gender-pay-gap-narrows-to-143-in-2023/481274Singapore's gender pay gap narrows to 14.3% in 20232024-03-14T18:40:40Z<p>Declining pay comes amid improving occupational profile of women: report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638460383636575544.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/specialisation/benefits/hybrid-work-opening-up-more-opportunities-for-women-survey/481250Hybrid work opening up more opportunities for women: survey2024-03-14T15:59:48Z<p>Work from home and office positively impacting career progression, inclusion, mental health</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638460287806089168.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/specialisation/employment-law/hr-leads-in-pay-range-transparency-report/481245HR leads in pay range transparency: report2024-03-14T15:57:04Z<p>New analysis underscores impact of pay transparency laws</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638460285939126376.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/specialisation/employment-law/how-hr-can-prepare-for-upcoming-workplace-fairness-law-in-singapore/481068How HR can prepare for upcoming workplace fairness law in Singapore2024-03-13T18:28:19Z<p>'Employee training and education is going to be absolutely critical as we move forward into this new era,' lawyer says</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638459512633961910.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/specialisation/recruitment/employers-warned-against-inflating-job-titles/481066Employers warned against inflating job titles2024-03-13T18:23:06Z<p>Some 43% of hiring managers inflating, considering inflating job titles, according to reports</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638459509704244981.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/asia/specialisation/recruitment/singapores-hiring-sentiments-go-down-for-second-quarter/481064Singapore's hiring sentiments go down for second quarter2024-03-13T18:19:19Z<p>'Green movement' driving hiring sentiments across sectors</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638459507466204444.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/c-employers-given-less-favourable-score-on-lgbtq-inclusion-efforts/481045C+: Employers given 'less favourable' score on LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts2024-03-13T15:40:59Z<p>Those rating inclusion experience as poor less likely to stay: EY report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638459412470880261.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/specialisation/employee-engagement/if-employees-dont-feel-as-productive-working-from-home-are-coworking-spaces-the-solution/481041If employees don't feel as productive working from home, are coworking spaces the solution?2024-03-13T15:39:02Z<p>'By utilising the diverse market of alternative workspaces, companies can provide workers with what they really want'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638459411384737073.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/specialisation/employee-engagement/microsofts-vp-of-hr-our-ultimate-goal-is-to-create-a-more-effective-and-efficient-hr-function/480884Microsoft’s VP of HR: ‘Our ultimate goal is to create a more effective and efficient HR function’2024-03-12T21:33:51Z<p>Amy Coleman sits down with HRD to chat growth mindset, DEI pushes and the changing face of HR</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638458760238326796.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/news/general/singaporean-non-compete-clauses-only-enforceable-with-legitimate-business-interests-to-protect/480875Singaporean non-compete clauses only enforceable with 'legitimate business interests to protect'2024-03-12T20:21:59Z<p>Enforceability of these clauses case-dependent, says Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638458716962731233.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/former-finance-head-in-singapore-unlawfully-fired-due-to-pregnancy/480847Former finance head in Singapore unlawfully fired due to pregnancy2024-03-12T18:48:09Z<p>Court finds pregnant employee unlawfully dismissed, owed over $122,000</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638458660442058763.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/specialisation/employment-law/payroll-master-at-hr-firm-sent-to-jail-for-misappropriating-nearly-120000-reports/480845Payroll master at HR firm sent to jail for misappropriating nearly $120,000: reports2024-03-12T18:45:16Z<p>Employee used position to transfer money to personal bank accounts</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638458659105670014.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/specialisation/learning-development/how-can-employers-better-support-hr-professionals/480840How can employers better support HR professionals?2024-03-12T17:53:35Z<p>Expert shares best practices for supporting HR in areas of business partnering, learning and development, organisation design and development</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638458627841555170.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/asia/specialisation/hr-technology/will-technology-really-lead-to-job-losses/480839Will technology really lead to job losses?2024-03-12T17:50:18Z<p>'Technology will lead to losses only if we allow it to happen'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/039/0321_638458626092093277.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/general/workcation-at-sea-cruise-line-offers-voyage-to-remote-employees/480824Workcation at sea? Cruise line offers voyage to remote employees2024-03-12T15:22:33Z<p>Takes employees around ‘vibrant coastal towns in southern Europe’</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0321_638458537399966542.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/asia/news/general/hermes-grants-4000-bonus-to-all-employees/480819Hermès grants €4,000 bonus to all employees2024-03-12T15:18:53Z<p>Bonus for 22,000 comes after strong performance for company in 2023</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0321_638458534649872372.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />