APAC February 2025

Nearly Half of Singaporean Firms Plan to Hire in 2025

The Ministry of Manpower recommends that employers invest in upskilling and human capital management to keep up with employment demand as the country’s workforce ages. By Maggie Mancini Nearly half…

APAC Companies Seeking ROI from AI Investments in 2025

Research from IBM finds just 11% of enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region anticipate seeing the benefits of their AI adoption within the next two years. By Maggie Mancini Indian enterprises…

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…