Australia pushes minimum wage increase to address gender pay gap
The government emphasises women’s overrepresentation in low-wage positions and advocates for an increase in minimum wage.
Malaysia faces STEM talent drain as salaries stagnant
Amidst Malaysia’s evolving job landscape and the rise of the gig economy, stagnant salaries threaten to undermine STEM talent retention.
Flexible work arrangements prevail among organisations in New Zealand
Organisations in New Zealand are embracing flexible work with four out of five offering flexible hours and over two-fifths allowing remote work.
Singapore job market sees surge in new positions
Business expansions are driving a surge in newly created roles, driving upskilling and reskilling needs, says the Ministry of Manpower.
Cartelux bolsters leadership with strategic hires
Cartelux bolsters HR capabilities with Carla McAloon as Head of People/Talent and Kae Hum as Global Head of Enterprise Sales.
Pelindo weighs four-day workweek pilot for Indonesia’s SOEs
The Indonesian port operator cautiously welcomes a government trial that offers Fridays off but highlights challenges for 24/7 operations.
Minimum wage adjustments unlikely to drive inflation, study finds
Recent analysis in Australia shows no consistent link between minimum wage hikes and inflation, challenging traditional economic narratives.
South Korean firm pioneers 24/7 childcare to boost employee retention
Hana Financial Group’s dedication to childcare spans beyond new initiatives, with 100 daycare centres built since 2018.
The Philippines advances bill for senior employment
A legislation has been proposed to facilitate employment for seniors, with DOLE tasked to match them with suitable jobs.
Human development in the evolving ASEAN workplace
AHDO Human Development Summit redefines HR in ASEAN, merging tradition with human development to empower professionals for the future.
GenAI upskilling for higher productivity and performance
Discover how GenAI has the potential to reshape business and empower employees in an insightful webinar by Coursera for Business.
Singapore develops workplace wellbeing benchmark
Workwell Leaders (WWL) pioneers a benchmark to assess employee wellbeing with the aim to enhance productivity and reduce attrition rates.
Employers in Singapore plan wage increases and hiring surge
In Q1’2024, 32.6% of organisations in Singapore plan wage increases, while almost half intend to increase headcount.
AI threatens over three million jobs in South Korea
More organisations are gearing up to adopt AI, putting more jobs at risk, particularly positions in management and finance.
Stagnant disability employment costs Australia AU$16 billion annually
Only 53.1% of disabled Australians were employed in 2022, raising concerns about their wellbeing and social inclusion.
Singapore making progress in narrowing gender pay gap
From 2018 to 2023, Singapore saw a significant reduction in the gender pay gap as more women entered PMET roles.
Indonesia boosts employee wellbeing with Fridays off
The initiative from the Indonesian government offers employees two long weekends monthly to emphasise wellbeing in the workforce.
Japanese unions demand highest wage hikes in 30 years
Fuelled by inflation and labour shortages, a historic 5.85% wage hike demand has been called for as labour negotiations continue.
Q1 2024 eMagazine Issue
The HRM Magazine Asia Q1 2024 issue highlights a new era of employee focus and empowerment.
Unlocking human capital potential amidst economic flux
Employment Hero’s 2024 Sentiment Report illustrates the optimism and resilience of SMEs, and offers guidance for strategic growth.
Organisations making progress on gender equality
Despite representing over 40% of employees in EBMOs, women are still underrepresented in managerial roles, new data shows.
Top HR issues take centre stage at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Global thought leaders will gather at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 to offer insights on navigating the evolving HR landscape.
HR’s green revolution: How they are leading the sustainability change
HR has emerged as a pivotal force in driving ESG integration, fostering sustainability, purpose, and employee engagement in modern organisations.
Taiwan sees progress in gender pay equality
Following the pandemic’s peak, Taiwan has seen the gender hourly wage gap narrowed to its smallest gap in 13 years.
Firms in Australia learn to support employees facing family violence
Over 3,500 downloads of a podcast signal Australians’ active engagement with the government’s paid FDV leave initiative.
Forget fixed hours and embrace flexibility
Job van der Voort, CEO and Co-Founder of Remote, elaborates on the transformative power of asynchronous work for global organisations.
Workday expands HR tech portfolio with acquisition of HiredScore
The acquisition aims to enhance talent management by offering data-driven insights solutions for improved recruiting and mobility.
South Korea sees shift in parental leave trends
Despite a slight decline in men taking paternity leave, women still make up 72% of parental leave takers in 2023 in South Korea.
Tata doubles down on return-to-office policy
K Kristhivasan, CEO of TCS, underscored the irreplaceable value of in-person learning experiences and cast doubt on remote work’s efficacy for growth.
South Korea sees surge in elderly workforce participation
The number of South Koreans aged 70 and older still engaged in work reached 1.55 million in January 2024, marking an 11.4% from the previous year.