MIDA’s advice for Malaysian industry to reduce reliance on foreign workers
Those in labour-intensive industries such as the furniture sector could significantly increase production volume.
View ArticleHow DBS is readying 10,000 staff in Singapore for Smart Nation skillsets
Through this S$20m investment, employees will be trained in a range of digital banking and emerging technologies.
View ArticleUNFPA and OVP launch Babaenihan Campaign in the Philippines to raise...
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and the Office of the Vice President (OVP) launch the Babaenihan Campaign at Western Philippines University in Palawan to raise awareness about the urgency of...
View ArticleCase study: How Big Bad Wolf recruits, trains and develops Millennials
"Most only perform their tasks with average effort if they aren’t given the opportunity to lead," says HR head, Jacqueline Yap.
View ArticleClinical research coordinators to receive S$35m funding in salaries and training
Meanwhile, the SCRI Academy, a virtual training academy which will house the training efforts for the CRCs, was also launched.
View ArticleMDIS expands its offering of WSQ certified programmes
With up to 20% of its courses to be eligible for SkillsFuture Credit, this is in line with MDIS' goal to support a future-ready economy.
View ArticleSnapshot: Jillian Cheong, director of human resources, YOTEL
This HR director shares how the tech-forward hotel ensures talent remains relevant in such a competitive job market.
View ArticleHR Excellence Awards 2017 – Malaysia finalists revealed
The wait for the finalists in the annual search for Asia’s brightest HR stars is over. Find out who made the cut.
View ArticleRoundup and photos: Training and Development Asia 2017, Philippines
The discussions focused on current employee and training needs, the synergy between leadership development and business performance, and the influence of emerging technologies on the various kinds of...
View ArticleTraining: The Importance of a two-way process
The impact of one-way learning can be limited, as said by Confucius: “I see and I forget. I hear and I remember. I do and I understand.”
View ArticleAn inside look at the BT Academy
To cater for the training needs of a 17,000-strong global organisation, the company launched a new learning management system in 2015.
View ArticleHow the Malaysian Export Academy plans to ease shortage of export expertise
Part of its efforts include certificate programmes in collaboration with local and international partners such as Universiti Utara Malaysia.
View ArticleSAP launches Youth Enablement Programme in Southeast Asia with piloting in...
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) announces the launch of its flagship programme for young talents, SAP’s Young Professional Program (YPP), in Southeast Asia. Developed by the SAP Training and Development Institute...
View ArticleSnapshot: Kris Herring, director of learning, Asia Pacific, Hyatt International
"Change and transition are not easy, so I try to manage this by being empathetic with my business partners," says Herring.
View ArticleOver 7,000 jobs offered at MIDA’s 50th anniversary in KL Sentral
In fact, 76.9% of the openings were for managerial, professional and technical, as well as technicians and associate professionals categories.
View ArticleSingapore’s new electronics ITM expected to create 2,100 PMET jobs
Covering 29 job roles, the skills framework identifies two career paths - the technical and engineering track, and the management track.
View ArticleHong Kong’s future workers aren’t learning the skills they need
Younger generations face a significantly different world in their future working and personal lives.
View Article