Malaysia nears “full employment” as job market stays strong in 2024
The country’s labour market is poised to maintain stability with the unemployment rate holding firm at 3.3% in February 2024.
The Philippines clarifies employee rights during heatwaves
Employees are entitled to prioritise personal safety in extreme heat, justifying abstention from work, but without regular pay entitlement.
South Korea sees surge in workplace abuse reports
Verbal abuse accounted for 32.8% of workplace harassment incidents in South Korea, while HR-related improprieties accounted for 13.8%.
Mental health compensation granted by Japanese labour office
A woman in her 50s from Yokohama has been granted compensation for developing a mental disorder due to remote work overtime.
Cultivate continuous innovation, not just one-time projects
Sustained innovation is the key to enduring success, yet many leaders misunderstand it as a one-time endeavour.
Unisys bolsters HR leadership with appointment of Ruchi Kulhari
With over 20 years of HR experience, Ruchi Kulhari joins Unisys from Coforge as the former’s Senior Vice-President and CHRO.
HR innovations reshaping the work landscape
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024’s Work Reimagined content theatre offers expert strategies for growth and workplace transformation.
Workday drives organisational agility and growth for APAC’s retail industry
Workday prioritises frontline employee experience by tackling challenges like talent retention with its unified workforce management system.
AI training revolution: Upskilling for a new era
A recent Coursera for Business webinar explored how generative AI can be leveraged for workforce development and training.
Unlocking your workforce’s potential in a changing world
The first of a two-part series, HRM Asia explores how HR technology can unlock workforce potential in a mobile talent pool.
Educated youths in India face bleak job market
Young graduates face unemployment rates nearly nine times higher than those with no schooling, according to a new ILO report.
Japan heats up recruitment with employment-linked internships
Intense competition in Japan is driving organisations to innovate, with internships emerging as the new battleground for attracting young talent.
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.