#IWD2024: The future of technology is diverse and inclusive
Dr Shang Gao shares the importance of keeping technology inclusive and accessible to all employees regardless of gender, race, and backgrounds.
#IWD2024: Creating inclusive societies within workplaces
Toyin Ope of Visa shares the importance of teams inherently understanding inclusivity to inspire it in the workplace.
#IWD2024: Celebrating female employees’ achievements
Preventing bias and promoting diversity will help to boost recognition and the achievements of female employees in the workplace.
Employees to have the right of ‘offline rest’ added in China’s labour laws
China is considering amending labour laws to add working laws that clearly set boundaries on online overtime and compensation.
#IWD2024: Cultivating inclusivity and diversity for women at work
Providing better benefits and encouraging flexible work processes can encourage more women to join traditionally male-dominated industries.
#IWD2024: Why inclusivity is the lifeblood of Linklaters
Laure de Panafieu of Linklaters Singapore shares what inclusivity means to her and how organisations can do better to bring inclusivity to their workplace.
Not ready to retire? Employees in Singapore have the choice to work
By 2030, the retirement and re-employment ages will be increased to 65 and 70 respectively, and employees who choose to stay employed must be supported.
South Korea’s income disparity widens, bonuses reflect wage trends
A study highlights the growing income gap in South Korea, as the top 0.1% of employees receive bonuses vastly outpacing the average employee.
Nearly 70% of disabled employees in Malaysia regain employment
Disabled people who lost their jobs between 2020 to 2022 due to the pandemic have now found jobs thanks to recent government initiatives.
Cognizant latest firm in India to ask employees to return back to the office
The firm’s CEO has asked its India-based employees to work onsite in the office three times a week, calling this new hybrid model,”the future of work”.
Gen Z and millennials willing to quit jobs for better mental health
Gen Z and millennials will quit for their mental health and wellbeing, redefining what it means to be loyal to an employer in 2024.
Sharing of paternity leave uptake in big Japanese firms now mandatory
Thanks to newly introduced legislation, big firms need to set and share targets with the Japanese government on paternity uptake.
Drinks after work? More Kiwis seek post-work socialising
More Kiwi employees are voluntarily spending time with their colleagues after work for post-work drinks, despite working remotely for long periods of time.
Giving employees a festive bonus not unheard of, says SPCAAM
Employers in Malaysia are more than able to give employees a festive financial bonus, says non-profit organisation.
Wage hikes in the Philippines: Leave it to the wage boards
When it comes to wage hikes in the Philippines, only tripartite regional wage boards should be the ones to make decisions on when to implement, say critics.
Women in India exit over work-life balance concerns
In comparison to their male counterparts, more women are leaving their current jobs as they prioritise work-life balance.
More job opportunities that specialise in Gen AI learning to emerge
Gen AI expertise that can be utilised to intervene in threats will be in demand in the next few years thanks to the rise of the technology, says tech CEO.
Employees in Japan earning more, and feeling less satisfied
While many employees in Japan have turned to side jobs for extra cash, this has failed to allow them to achieve their desired income.
Employees in New Zealand want to work remotely more often
While more employees want to work remotely more often, many cannot do so because of mandated onsite workdays and hesitance from employers.
Australian wages and demand for labour expected to grow in 2024
Besides shelving plans to reduce headcount this year, more organisations are looking to increase wages against the backdrop of inflation.
The key thing recruiters want to know about during interviews
Job recruiters want applicants to be specific about the work and experience they have to determine how they can be used in new job positions.
Singapore Budget 2024 consolidates skills-based economy
Employees will be given more opportunities to upskill and reskill, while investment in technologies such as AI will drive new innovation capabilities.
Flexible work prized highly amongst female employees in 2024
Female employees are also prioritising factors like pay transparency and the prevention of sex harassment when it comes to finding new employers.
Why Singapore is a global destination for digital nomads
With more talent travelling in from overseas, Singapore remains attractive as a global destination for talented digital nomads.
Bill to raise the daily minimum wage meets backlash in the Philippines
The president of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines warns that a proposed wage hike may deter investors and impact small businesses.
Cambodia forecasts employment surge to 10.2 million by 2026
Employees and graduates in Cambodia are urged to acquire new skills employers want to keep up with increasing job creation.
The key element to restore work-life balance for CEOs
CEOs should reflect and re-evaluate their lifestyle choices to maintain a better work-life balance and reduce stress.
Workday continues partnership with McLaren Racing for F1
The enterprise cloud application firm has collaborated with McLaren Racing since 2023, and will continue its partnership for many years to come.
Bridging the technological gap to create a more inclusive workplace
In supporting a diverse and intergenerational workforce, one of NTT Singapore’s key initiatives is to reskill and upskill older employees in technology.
Creating the space to be open about mental health in the workplace
Discussing mental health and being open about their personal issues is an on-going process that Bloomberg is tackling, step by step.