Hong Kong is APAC’s most expensive location for expats
- Hong Kong is the world’s second-most expensive location for expats–its highest position since ECA’s rankings began - Macau climbs 17 places in APAC...
Read moreCorporate boards shift their thinking
Technology changes, increasingly competitive markets, shifting trends in consumer behaviour and the rise in mobile workforces are among the top issues leading corporate boards...
Read moreBiggest risk facing the world in 2014
The chronic gap between the incomes of the richest and poorest citizens is seen as the risk that is most likely to cause serious...
Read moreDoing the basics well
In the US, USD 50 billion is spent on earning the loyalty of customers each year. How much does HR spend on earning the...
Read moreOutsourcing R&D abroad boosts innovation
Businesses that outsource research and development (R&D) overseas are more likely to innovate than those who outsource at home, says new research. The use...
Read moreEmployee Choice Arrangement
With effect from 1 November 2012, The Employee Choice Arrangement allows employees to transfer their accrued benefits—the accumulated contributions and investment returns from their...
Read moreNew MPF initiative
More than 60% of employees indicate a desire to contribute more into their MPF if employers are willing to match their contributions or if...
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