Hiding chronic pain at work higher than likely for leaders
Leaders choose not to reveal chronic health issues due to fears of being perceived as incapable and missing out on career growth opportunities.
BINUS Group works with Workday to accelerate digital transformation
Workday’s cloud technology will enable BINUS group to digitally transform its operations so all processes and workflows would run on a single platform.
New Zealand to end discriminatory wage law against disabled employees
The government has pledged to replace existing regulation with a wage supplement scheme so disabled employees are paid at minimum wage.
Work-life balance a growing priority for employees in Hong Kong
Employees in Hong Kong have indicated their preference for a more flexible work-life balance and will consider resigning to achieve that aspiration.
Why humour can help women thrive as leaders
Being funny helps leaders influence people, but women can benefit from using humour in the workplace more than men do.
Formulating DE&I policies through the lens of a Group CHRO
Annick de Vanssay discusses her work at Sodexo, the obstacles she faces implementing diverse policies, and the future of DE&I in APAC.
Careers job candidates should aspire for in the age of AI
Amidst fears of AI taking over jobs, finding fulfilment and satisfaction is key to a successful career and life, says Elon Musk.
Shine on, stay humble: Five key factors successful leaders work with
To be a successful yet humble leader, there are five elements which people can incorporate in their daily routines to become effective in heading any team.
Wage growth in Australia hits decade high
Annual wage growth is also expected to peak at 4.0% at the end of 2023 before easing back to 3.7% by mid-2025.
Rapid digitalisation putting jobs at risk in the Philippines
Improving digital infrastructure, rethinking hiring approaches and a focus on skills are some ways the Philippines can manage job roles becoming obsolete.
Incoming Thai government urged to reconsider minimum wage raise
Raising the minimum wage too quickly can jeopardise the sustainability of many small businesses and cost job losses, said the Federation of Thai Industries.
A progressive wage model might not be what Malaysia needs
The progressive wage model has been considered a success in Singapore, but will it be feasible in Malaysia? An economics professor says no.
‘Selfish’ Gen Z employees in Australia refuse to return to office
Employers are angry with the growing number of young employees who work remotely, despite calls for them to return to the office.
Five key strategies to grow social capital for remote employees
Working remotely does not mean working in isolation and remote employees can grow social capital to succeed in their job roles.
Parenting experience as translatable business skills
Business coach Katie O’Malley compares parenting with business leadership and shares some of the business skills that can be learnt from parenting.
Employers in Taiwan grapple with ageing workforce
As a result of declining birth rates, fewer young Taiwanese 15-29 are employed, while employees in other age ranges are on the rise.
Certis appoints Dr Jaclyn Lee as new Chief Human Resources Officer
Dr Lee will be bringing near three decades of experience in the full spectrum of Human Resources across global and local organisations.
Can paid paternity leave help reduce sexist attitudes towards gender roles?
New evidence shows that getting paid paternity leave for fathers can decrease gender biases and promote less stereotypical gender roles.
Accenture appoints new leadership roles in South East Asia and Singapore
The company has named Ng Wee Wei as the Market Unit Lead for South East Asia, with Mark Tham to succeed Ng as Country Managing Director.
Race discrimination restricts access to leadership roles in Australia
Employers are showing bias and offering leadership positions to job applicants with English names over other ethnic minorities.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 2
Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 is jam-packed with presentations and innovations that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
The three directions to become a great leader
To become better leaders, aspiring managers need to look above, across, and even below themselves in the organisation.
What do next-gen leaders want in 2023?
Key elements to attract emerging millennial and Gen Z workforce include flexibility, learning and development, and purpose-driven work.
Employed women in their 30s rising high in South Korea
Women in their 30s are making up higher numbers in South Korea’s working population, while numbers of men in the same age group are declining.
Are employees getting short-changed during salary negotiations?
Job applicants are afraid to ask for higher salaries in jobs that push for altruism and charity, resulting in them losing out on more pay.
How to build a dynamic workforce of the future
Rachele Focardi, Founder, XYZ@Work, will be at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to share her expertise on multigenerational workforce dynamics.
Is the era of remote work over? OpenAI CEO believes so
ChatGPT-maker Sam Altman has expressed his dislike of a fully remote work model, calling it an experiment that has finished and failed.
Remote work may not benefit all employees, says IBM CEO
Remote work may stall the upward progression of an employee’s career, especially if they are looking to become leaders, said Arvind Krishna.
Developing lifelong learning skills essential for career changers
With lifelong employment on the decline, employees have to adapt and develop new skills to continue being employable.
Eagerness to accept job offers causing gender income wage gap
One of the key attributes to the income wage gap between genders can be due to the differences in job searching behaviour, says a new study.