Driving change from human resources to human development
Organisations should develop the talent of employees and stakeholders as a part of changing to a people-centric organisation.
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Creating family-first polices that benefit working parents
Managers and leaders need to drive the implementation of family-friendly policies that advance the work-life integration agenda.
DOLE urges correction of wage distortion for equity
The Philippines is urging employers to correct wage distortion with the implementation of minimum wage to ensure fair treatment of employees.
Firms in Japan reduce remote work despite employee demand
Remote work remains popular amongst employees in Japan, but organisations are demanding employees return to work onsite.
Bridging the generational gap to create an inclusive workplace
Exploring the multigenerational workforce, led by Millennials and Gen Z in terms of size, and what they prioritise when it comes to their careers.
Reinoud Ottervanger takes on new role in Heineken Singapore
Ottervanger will be responsible for the overall management of Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore’s strategic and operational functions.
The next STEP in career journey for Singapore’s mid-career professionals
A new mentorship and training programme from Citi Singapore aims to develop diverse and talented candidates who may not have experience in banking.
Male employees in Singapore feel more anxiety over job security
Organisations can do more to build trust so employees that their efforts are recognised, while providing more development opportunities
Do or do not: How to build longevity in the workplace
A former Vice-President of Microsoft shares the most common mistakes employees make throughout their career, and what they can do instead.
Inflation drives down real earnings in Taiwan despite increase in wages
Wages rose from January to June earlier this year, but also saw a drop in earnings for the first time in seven years.
Malaysia explores full salary transparency in job postings
To help graduates make better decisions when applying for new jobs, the government is proposing that job adverts openly declare salary ranges.
Malaysia considers progressive wage policy to raise salaries
The main goal of the proposed policy is to raise stagnated salary growth to help more people cope with the cost of living.
Zoom mandates partial return to office for employees
With immediate effect, employees of Zoom need to be in the office at least two times a week as part of a new hybrid work policy.
The rise of millennials and Gen Z: What HR needs to know
HR expert Tasha Enright explains how organisations and HR departments can better relate to millennials and Gen Z employees in the workplace.
Over one in five employees in the Philippines seek new opportunities
Organisations should look beyond financial motivation by focusing on employee wellbeing in order to retain employees.
Fresh graduates in Hong Kong have more power to negotiate higher salary
As organisations look to attract and retain top talent, university graduates in Hong Kong saw an increase in their starting salaries in 2022.
In sight, in mind: Getting noticed in the recruitment process
Applicants stand a better chance of getting the job if they stay in the mind of recruiters reviewing multiple candidates.
More enter the workforce in New Zealand despite unemployment hike
Both unemployment and employment rose in the June quarter as the proportion of people quantified as being available for work increased to 72.4%.
Employees spending less time in the office, with lesser overtime
The number of hours in the average workday spent by the average employee has dropped with no compromise in productivity levels in the past year.
More employees faced mental health discrimination in Singapore
Even though employers have done more to combat workplace discrimination, mental health discrimination in the workplace rose in 2022.
Employees in Hong Kong welcome new job opportunities
Demonstrating career proactivity and a desire for better opportunities, more employees are less likely to stay with their current employers for long.
Work location does not matter, say Australian employees
Younger employees in particular in Australia are more eager to travel the world while still working for their current employers.
Getting women back to work by addressing childcare needs
The Malaysian government has been urged to invest in more childcare options to encourage more women to re-enter the workforce.
Productive and happier, employees on four-day workweek declare
Organisations taking part in a four-day workweek trial have seen employees working less hours, without any compromise to their productivity.
The biggest factor shaping organisations? Culture and people
Organisational culture remains the biggest factor in raising financial performance and engaging employees within the workplace.
OpenAI CEO: AI will eliminate jobs despite perks
Despite the potential to boost productivity, AI will make many jobs redundant, says the man who played a key role in the creation of ChatGPT.
Return to the office full time? Maybe, say employees
Despite an increasing number of employees returning to the office, they also recognise the benefits of working from home.
Rethinking employee benefits to attract and retain talent
As the talent war continues to intensify, employers in Malaysia are looking to invest in benefits that differentiate them from the competition.
Applying for a job? AI might not like the fact that you have kids
Despite being perceived as a neutral screening process for job applicants, a new study has shown that AI is identifying parents as less qualified.