While job employment in Australia continues to defy expectation, the Reserve Bank of Australia is expecting moderate growth for the rest of 2023.
While employers are more inclined to hire graduates from prominent business schools, job seekers are expected to develop more skills for the future.
Singapore’s National Council of Social Service has created a new sustainable philanthropy guideline that guides organisations on their charitable work.
More employees, especially those who are raising children, will look to quit if their organisation do not offer more flexible work options.
While Hong Kong has reportedly returned to full employment, the city faces the challenge of keeping their best talent from emigrating.
Taiwan’s federal government is looking to amend sexual harassment laws that will place heavier punishments on offenders in positions of power.
Despite a general shift towards a better work-life balance, employees in South Korea find themselves working longer hours than in other countries.
Employees in a disruptive workplace environment may resort to using headphones to block out noise, which limits interaction with colleagues
Sleep disorders can negatively affect employees’ productivity by up to 40%, which amounts to around four weeks of work time.
Creating a workplace where all employees can bring their true and authentic selves to work is the goal of a Samsung Electronics DE&I leader.
Speaking to HRM Asia, C&W Services Singapore’s Managing Director, Natalie Craig, highlights what organisations can do for an inclusive work culture.
Graduates starting work for the first time are more receptive towards the idea of flexible work arrangements, as it extends more free time for them.
A new set of recommendations aims to better resolve disagreements between gig employees and platform operators in 2024.
Jimmy Dimon has dismissed the option of remote work for leaders, calling it an obstruction to team building and addressing issues amongst teams.
In the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore ranks high on the number of unpaid hours, leading to an unhealthy work-life balance for employees.
Employees who take part in mindfulness exercises are less likely to experience anxiety and depression symptoms compared to those who do not.
Job applicants might be missing out on this deceptively simple factor during job interviews with recruiters: relatability.
While employees in Malaysia recognise that upskilling and reskilling is essential, many are not receiving opportunities from their employers.
A culture of niceness within the workplace where an overflow of positive feedback lacking honesty and constructive content can affect employees adversely.
Australia’s disabled community and their needs will be put forth in a new employment service framework that seeks to help them get hired.
While sustainability and digital transformation are high priorities for organisations, treating them as separate silos is impacting business performance.
Companies have been urged to voluntarily send information regarding unfilled job positions to a new initiative set up by the government.
Successful trials in Australia and New Zealand have demonstrated benefits to health, lifestyle, and work behaviour, said a RMIT professor.
The electronics conglomerate is spearheading an initiative towards a paperless work environment within the office to boost sustainability.
New generative AI capabilities supplement the Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM to streamline HR processes for organisations.
The use of AI-powered tools like ChatGPT differ greatly in usage between countries, due to a gap in awareness and understanding of the tools.
A new platform is being developed to help the transgender community reskill for better employment opportunities.
Several firms in Japan have raised concerns about graduates using generative AI tools in job applications, with some calling for a ban.
The Malaysian Employers Federation is calling for a clear definition of wages, as its current ambiguity is causing mismatched salaries for employees.
For organisations to be successful, engaging with employees and understanding what they really want must be a priority.
