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COVID-19 fuels internal hiring in Asia-Pacific

Uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 means many organisations are considering hiring freezes, while talent is also more likely to stay where they are. For recruiters, this means internal mobility has become even more important.

The average rate of internal mobility in Asia-Pacific increased 15% in 2020, compared to a year earlier. We took a look at what industries have strong internal mobility, and what type of roles and skills are most likely to transition.

Australia leads Asia-Pacific in diversity efforts

Once seen as something of a checkbox exercise, diversity and inclusion is now a key pillar in talent planning. In Asia-Pacific, Australia has been a leader in hiring these roles but the region is catching up with this trend. LinkedIn took a deep dive into the data to find out how growth has been pacing in the region, popular diversity roles, and asked leaders in the field how they see their work evolving.

LinkedIn data reveals: Diversity conversations growing in Asia-Pacific

On LinkedIn, posts on diversity earn on average 125 percent more engagement than the average company post in APAC. A greater focus on diversity, inclusion and belonging is seeing companies, employees and candidates engage in more meaningful and authentic conversations online. It's also a great way companies can demonstrate their values and employer brand. We took a look at how conversations are playing out across Asia-Pacific, and how these conversations are delivering real-world changes.

Is remote work here to stay?

The transition to remote work used to take organisations months, even years, of careful planning and implementation, however COVID-19 saw many of us make the change in days and weeks. But is this a permanent shift, or a temporary response to the current health crisis? We took a deep dive into Asia-Pacific’s remote job application and postings to find out how the region fares in remote opportunities.

Employees are engaging as companies speak up: Asia-Pacific leads engagement growth

Companies are shifting conversations to reflect global realities, and so are employees. Tracking conversations led by employees on LinkedIn in Asia-Pacific, we looked at some of the top topics employees are engaging with.

With the region leading engagement growth on LinkedIn, how can brands speak to them to cultivate connections that last?

How recruiters can manage a surge in job applications

Recruiters who are still hiring are likely to see a surge in applications. Hear from a senior talent advisor in LinkedIn on his 3 tips to manage the quality and quantity of candidates flowing through your process.