Are your employees satisfied and happy with their jobs?
A new study has found that employers need to do more to help increasingly disengaged employees create a healthy relationship with work.
Adapt and reskill for the future of AI, or risk losing out
Organisations can stay ahead of the competition by ensuring their employees are skilled in the use of AI at work.
Meta reinstates perks to entice employees back to office
Perks which were removed earlier to cut costs have been reintroduced to soften the impact of Meta’s return-to-office mandate.
Income disparity hits record high in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong returns to pre-pandemic productivity levels, income for the lowest-earning employees is nearly 60 times less than the wealthy.
Keeping the best talent in Malaysia… comes with a price
To keep talented employees in the country, Malaysia must be prepared to pay competitive salaries, suggested a Deputy Minister.
Optimism over AI and ML high among C-suite leaders
While leaders are largely positive about AI and ML tools, a lack of trust is holding some back from implementing the technologies across organisations.
The ethical conundrum of monitoring remote employees
Organisations who may be or considering monitoring remote employees are inciting debate about the ethics and legality of doing so.
Singapore disputes interpretation of minimum income standards
Three government ministries have questioned the findings of a new minimum wage study, saying that its research parameters are flawed
Public employees in Thailand given salary payment options
A new salary payment scheme was recently announced, which would have seen public employees paid every fortnight.
Deteriorating mental health affects work productivity in Asia
Organisations that fail to address workplace mental health issues risk incurring significant cost through an increasingly disengaged workforce.
How organisations can provide the best (bene)fit for their employees
When looking for a partner to address the employees’ needs of their organisation, OLIVER Agency turned to Howden as their insurance brokerage firm.
Mass retrenchment the solution to productivity woes: Australian tycoon
The CEO of Gurner Group made controversial claims that for productivity to increase in Australia, half the working population should be made redundant.
Avanade appoints Florin Rotar as Chief AI Officer
Rotar will lead global AI strategy for Avanade,and drive the organisation’s AI transformation from within.
More organisations in Brunei expected to increase hiring
Despite challenges such as increased spending in infrastructure and upskilling employees, businesses are expected to increase their headcount this year.
Cost of employee absenteeism hits record high in New Zealand
Firms in New Zealand are paying a higher price for employees on medical leave, with the highest increase in absenteeism rates recorded since 2012.
The key trait recruiters look out for during interviews
Candidates who demonstrate a growth mindset during the recruitment process are likely to be selected, says Google Asia Pacific’s Sapna Chadna.
Singapore defines flexible work to benefit employees and employers
A new tripartite workgroup has begun deliberations to develop guidelines that will drive flexible work in Singapore workplaces.
Unlocking future growth through talent transformation
Employers need to adapt with the times to engage and retain employees, including deploying AI tools for reskilling of employees for the future.
Meta cites value of in-person work for return-to-work mandate
Facebook’s parent company Meta has made it compulsory for most of its workforce to return to the office for at least three times a week.
Gender income gap in South Korea despite rise in female employment
While the number of women employed in South Korea was at an all-time high last year, the gender income gap has still not been addressed.
How AI is shifting employer-employee dynamics
The disruption of AI at work will create a huge impact on the employer and employee relationship, according to a former US Secretary of Labour.
Hiring the best talent and building global distributed workforces
A new API solution from Remote streamlines HR processes for organisations across different regions and supports multiple workforce needs.
Taking time off? Moving beyond the four-day workweek
A 11-month work year implemented by an organisation has increased employees’ creativity and productivity, as well as reduced burnout.
Peter Quinlan appointed Managing Director for Philips APAC
With 16 years in the organisation, Peter Quinlan will lead Phillips APAC as it lends support to healthcare providers via digital transformation.
CIPD looks to shape the future of Malaysia’s HR landscape
A new Advisory Committee aims to cultivate HR capabilities, and guide research and engagement of HR personnel.
The key questions for recruiters to ask during interviews
Instead of fielding intrusive and unnecessary questions to job applicants, recruiters should focus on experience sharing.
Creating a great place to work with a people-first workplace culture
With a vast number of properties, associates and brands, employee engagement across different regions is a priority for Marriott International.
Building a dream team: How HR teams can shape an organisation
A good team is a basis for any successful HR organisation, and Orica exemplifies this by creating key tenets that drive the organisation forward.
Australia maximises job security of employees amidst AI disruption
The Australian government is looking to protect employees from the effects of AI, including requiring employers to retrain and upskill them.
Building community: Workplace culture and how it can be developed
Hummingbird Bioscience recognises employees within for their hard work and dedication, making them a great place for workplace culture.