Perceived gender norms are affecting family-friendly workplace policies, giving female employees more of a disadvantage in caregiving duties.
When it comes to applying for positions in Australia, applicants are pushing for better time compensation if they work overtime.
Organisations and employers can, and should, do more to help working mothers in South-East Asia achieve work-life balance.
More Chinese provinces are encouraging organisations to create more flexible jobs for new mothers to encourage childbirth.
Researchers share the importance of inclusivity in the Asian workplace and how language plays an important part in doing so.
To address key workforce and HR issues, the Malaysian government has launched the National Human Resource Policy Framework.
Organisations in Singapore are faster than their counterparts within the region to adopt AI processes, more action is required to stay ahead of the curve.
A new study from a women’s research group has shown that workplace sexual harassment is now occurring via tech platforms.
The minimum wage should remain to protect vulnerable employees, says the Federation of Trade Unions.
The number of private university graduates from Singapore finding full-time work after graduation in half a year has decreased from the year before.
New Zealand’s policies encouraging older employees to keep working has led to a rise in the average retirement age.
A rising number of young employees in Singapore are making a stand: flexible working arrangements, or they would resign.
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2024 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Asia 2024.
The second day of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 continues, with more experts discussing pressing HR issues within APAC and beyond.
The framework is the first of its kind aimed at global policy-makers to make decisions regarding AI and its risks.
The city will not be employing hybrid work arrangements on a government-level due to various reasons.
Repetitive grinding can not just boost careers but also protect employee cognition and prevent dementia.
Employees in New Zealand will be expected to use AI in their workplace, yet organisations are unable to hire employees with the required skillsets.
While many organisations are looking into finding better ways to categorise employee performance, they are still not meeting expectations.
Employees could apply for more work flexibility at the expense of their pay in a new plan supported by employers and unions.
Feedback from employees is not just a ‘nice to have’, but is fast becoming an imperative for all organisations.
Employers must give their decision on any flexible work arrangement request within two months, with an explanation given for rejection.
Regardless of age or current skill levels, employees should always grab any opportunities to upgrade and improve themselves.
Nike’s CEO has attributed the organisation’s lack of success these last few years to employees having to work remotely.
HR plays a critical role in helping organisations implement responsible artificial intelligence (AI) guiding principles to use AI safely.
Audrey Lim will be overseeing as the Director of Human Resources at the Ritz Carlton, Millennia Singapore, and brings over 20 years of experience.
The new investment will be essential to Veremark’s continued client acquisition as well as to help develop its screening technology.
A new policy from a retail chain founder regarding mental health days gives employees 10 extra days they can take at their own discretion.
Factors that shape the way organisations see pay equity in the country include job family, experience of the employees, and their gender.
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