Charles Chau - HRM Asia

Samsung moves to establish and strengthen flexible work culture

The South Korean tech giant has opened six co-working spaces to provide a hybrid work environment for employees.

Employees in Australia promised up to six months of paid parental leave

The paid parental leave scheme (PPL) will increase by two weeks every year from 1 July 2024 until it hits the full 26 weeks in July 2026.

Value of hybrid work may overtake pay increase

Recent research has shown that employees would choose a hybrid work arrangement over any pay increase offered by their employer.

Employees in India value strong organisational leadership

The majority of the Indian workforce expects their employers to be leaders who inspire them to perform to the best of their ability.

Gig workers in Singapore to receive more protection

Recommendations to improve the working conditions, as well as physical and financial health of gig workers, are expected to be finalised soon.

Young workers in China prefer flexible work arrangements

Employees born after 2000 are more willing to work from home and to become “digital workers” with flexible working locations and schedules.

Hybrid work pattern takes hold in Australia

A hybrid work pattern with some days in the office and others at home is becoming the norm, but with big discrepancies depending on occupation.

Employees in Vietnam perceive themselves to be underpaid

80% of workers who are earning more than the average salary think they are paid less than or the same as market rates.

Working mothers in Australia see earning power diminished

A “motherhood penalty” sees earnings fall by an average of 55% in the first five years of parenthood, according to new analysis by Australia’s Treasury.

Malaysia focuses on upskilling workforce

Provisions to upskill talents in tech in the 2023 budget will help the country’s workforce be ready for jobs of the future.

How to make hybrid meetings more effective

To extract the maximum benefit out of virtual meetings, organisations need to prioritise what happens after them for better productivity.

Prefecture in Japan offers more leave to grandparents

As part of efforts to help child-rearing parents, the prefecture of Miyagi plans to grant government workers leave to take care of their grandchildren.

Digital skills enhance employability in Asia Pacific

About 75% of employers in four Asia-Pacific countries reported a rise in demand for new hires with digital skills over the last five years.

Singapore seeks more flexibility in hiring of elderly employees

There is concern that a law that protects senior employees from dismissal due to age may lead to unconscious bias.

Tech support critical for employees working remotely

After working from home for two years, 35% of employees are still citing poor connectivity and network issues as ongoing hindrances.

Employees in Malaysia saw remuneration rise in 2021

Due to economic and social activities, the average salaries and wages received by employees increased by 3.5% last year.

Return to office and “work from anywhere”, Google tells employees

Providing more flexibility and time off are some of the ways Google is using to lure staff back to the office.

Employers in the Philippines urged to adopt alternative workplace schemes

The telecommuting law in the Philippines has been revised to ensure flexible work arrangements without compromising employees’ productivity.

Long COVID affects workplace productivity in Malaysia

Businesses in Malaysia have been urged to do more to support employees who continue to suffer from the disease.

Skills development key to maintaining employee job security

31% of Generation X workers in Singapore between ages 42 and 57 are worried about losing their jobs if they fail to keep up with digital transformation.

The Philippines prepares organisations to work from anywhere

New legislation is redefining what constitutes a workplace and how work is conducted away from the traditional office.

Can four-day workweek provide health benefits to employees?

A study found that employees who switch to a four-day workweek sleep an hour more than they did when working five days a week.

Japan women’s average wage hits record high

Despite this, the gender wage gap between men and women remains significant, with last year’s average wage for women being about 45% lower than men’s.

Employees’ salaries projected to increase in 2023

Asia Pacific is expected to see wages rise next year due to a tight labour market and rising inflation concerns.

Creating a culture of prevention around mental health at work

Work can have a detrimental effect on mental health and organisations must address the risks to mental health, says the World Health Organisation (WHO).