APAC News

Positive Hiring Momentum Builds Across APAC Region

Company expansion, new ventures, and advancements in technology are the top reasons for staffing increases throughout the Asia-Pacific region, according to research from ManpowerGroup. By Maggie Mancini The latest ManpowerGroup…

Chief People Officers Upskilling Amid Role Expansion

HR leaders in Australia and New Zealand are increasingly embedded in business transformation, change management, and compliance, playing a more strategic role at the executive table, according to research from…

Hong Kong Employers Cautiously Optimistic About Hiring

Despite C-suite executives being more positive about maintaining headcount, hiring expectations have decreased slightly year-over-year across most sectors. By Maggie Mancini C-level executives in Hong Kong are slightly more optimistic…

Flexible Hours Offset RTO in New Zealand

The working arrangement has had the most positive impacts on productivity, work-life balance, and motivation, according to research from Robert Half.  By Maggie Mancini New Zealand workers say their employers…

APAC Employers Increasing Headcount in 2025

Research from Hays finds 46% of Asian organisations are planning to grow their workforce over the next year despite continued economic uncertainty. By Maggie Mancini Hays has released its 2025…

Most Australian CEOs Adopting AI for Business Strategy

Research from PwC finds one-third of Australian business leaders believe GenAI adoption has led to increased revenue and profitability over the past year.  By Maggie Mancini Australia’s business leaders are…

Flexible Work in Singapore Aids Retention

As hybrid arrangements gain popularity across the country, organisations can utilise the trend to enhance productivity, work-life balance, and retention, according to research from Reeracoen. By Maggie Mancini In Singapore,…

New Zealanders Want More Money and Flexibility in 2025

Research from Robert Half finds employees are concerned about inflation outpacing expected salary increases this year.  By Maggie Mancini New Zealanders overwhelmingly want pay raises in 2025, but are concerned…

Talent Shortage Persists Throughout APAC Region

Research from ManpowerGroup finds 77% of employers in the Asia-Pacific region are struggling to find skilled employees, particularly in the IT, data, engineering, and marketing sectors.  By Maggie Mancini Nearly…

Australia Sees Significant AI Growth

Research from Google and IPSOS finds that nearly three-quarters of Australians are actively using AI tools at work.  By Maggie Mancini Nearly half (49%) of Australians report using generative AI…

Japan Grappling with Impacts of Talent Shortage

Organisations are addressing the labour shortfall by intensifying recruitment and extending retirement ages, according to research from Reuters. By Maggie Mancini Two-thirds of Japanese companies are experiencing a significant business…

Leveraging Feedback to Boost Engagement

AIPL has reduced early turnover, maintained diversity, and increased its HRIS usage globally by enhancing its employee feedback system. By Maggie Mancini AIPL has had a busy year. Its HR…

Leveraging Key Strengths

As Shweta Dhall fills key roles at Infosys, she is dedicated to shifting the status quo, boosting time-to-hire, and driving employee referrals. By Maggie Mancini Shweta Dhall, senior associate lead…

Japanese Workers Grappling with Job Uncertainty

Research from Japan’s Cabinet Office finds that over three-quarters of workers are experiencing anxiety over the economy.   By Maggie Mancini More than three-quarters (78.2%) of Japanese citizens report feeling…