How to switch off from work during non-working hours
Feeling worked up even after work is over? A psychologist shares the difference between rest and recovery and how they help recharge employees.
Six key workforce trends to watch out for in 2024
In the face of technological advancement, upskilling and development will be critical to ensure an equitable future of work.
Booyoung offers cash rewards to tackle low birthrates
South Korean construction firm Booyoung Group has promised 100 million won to 70 babies born to employees after 2021.
CHRO Philippines: Transforming employees, shaping organisations
Embark on HRM Asia’s first CHRO event of the year in the Philippines to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the future.
Three simple ways to boost employee recognition at work
How can organisations use easy and practical ways to give employees praise and recognition when they hit milestones and achievements?
Mental health of employees impacted by work from home arrangements
A psychological expert wants employers to look into fine-tuning flexible work arrangements to help mitigate mental health issues.
Employees in Hong Kong seek flexibility in their work arrangements
When seeking new job opportunities, employees in Hong Kong are prioritising the freedom to choose where and when they work over other benefits.
Payroll evolution: Enhancing accuracy, compliance, and employee experience
A good payroll system forms the backbone of any organisation to ensure employee retention and efficiency, a recent ADP webinar discussed.
Building female leaders of the future with mentorship
Developing successful mentorship programmes can help organisations enable a cycle of diverse leadership, especially for female employees.
CHRO Philippines: Transcending workforce strategies
CHRO Philippines 2024 will let HR leaders gather in Metro Manila to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the year ahead.
The three things CEOs should stop doing in 2024
A CEO gives his opinion on three factors that other leaders should give up on to ensure a happier, more effective organisation in 2024.
How to win the talent war with employee engagement
Leaders are turning to new ways of engagement to attract new talent and cultivate existing ones for great workplace culture.
Working with the right partner for employee betterment
Katoen Natie’s Janet Lim details the unique set of challenges providing benefits for her workforce, with help from Howden.
Are job applicants receptive to being assessed by AI?
AI-enabled tools may seem to create impartiality for the recruitment process, but do job applicants trust AI assessment when it comes to hiring?
Online platform for lower wage employees in Singapore launched
The platform, known as the Progressive Wage Portal (PW Portal), will allow employees to see if their wages are concurrent with what is due to them.
Employees in Singapore want to leave their jobs after two years
Employees in Singapore are looking to switch employers after two years due to reasons like pay, better career progression, and lack of recognition.
Income gap between genders in rural India still wide
There is a rising share of women in salaried employment, but at the same time, the gender wage gap between both sexes still persist.
Salaries in Malaysia expected to remain flat for 2024
Malaysia and Singapore are expected to see salaries plateau in 2024, in comparison to some of their neighbours which are expected to increase.
Annual wage negotiations in Japan kick off
The goal of these wage negotiations is to reach a pay hike of 5% and more across large and smaller organisations to beat inflationary pressures.
More employees in New Zealand productive thanks to FWA
A researcher from Massey University attributed the results to the trust and flexibility from managers and leaders, leading to higher productivity and creativity.
ESG measures usage increase across APAC firms
Recent polls have discovered that across the APAC markets, more firms are implementing ESG measures across their executive incentive plans.
How employees can reframe jealousy to better themselves
Jealousy, says research, can be used to motivate and push employees out of negative thought patterns, motivating them to strategise better relationships.
One in five employees experience violence at work: ILO
The International Labour Organisation has released a report emphasising the need to use frameworks that encourage collective action against violence at work.
CHRO Philippines 2024: Innovation for the workforce
At CHRO Philippines 2024, HR leaders will be able to learn strategies and share ideas to develop a better and stronger workforce for 2024.
AI too costly to replace employees at this point, study reveals
While concerns of AI taking over people’s jobs are an actual concern, a study from MIT has shown that AI might be too expensive to replace humans currently.
New wage hike will affect small firms: Thai tripartite committee
The push to implement higher wage hike soon after the most recent one went into effect will affect small firms harder, says Thai tripartite wage committee.
Minimum wage in the Philippines not sufficient for employees
Despite a rise in the minimum wage rate for employees in the Philippines, a study has shown that this increase has failed to keep up with food prices.
More employees in Singapore seeking to upskill in 2024
Employees in Singapore are motivated to learn new things for the sake of their careers, as many are motivated by factors such as the rise of gen AI.
Human Development: The focal point of building a talent pipeline
Organisations can tap into the varied aspects of human development to develop a consistent and robust talent pipeline.
CEOs see positive upwards trends for 2024
More CEOs are, in comparison to 2023, becoming more optimistic about global economic prospects, doubling their numbers from the year before.