Generative AI is reshaping HR, but Elvin Goh of Nanyang Polytechnic warns that without oversight, it could amplify biases in hiring.
A recent HRM Asia poll highlighted how firms that support work-life balance through flexible work options can create happier employees.
Amidst Singapore’s high turnover and flexible work mandates, HR Path’s Lee Teck Seng highlights the importance of adaptability and GenAI.
Singapore’s enhanced parental leave policies aim to support working parents while encouraging greater father involvement.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced new policies including 10 weeks of shared parental leave and financial aid for displaced employees.
Australia’s gender pay gap has dropped to an all-time low of 11.5% with women’s weekly earnings rising significantly since 2022.
Gushcloud partners with Tinder to offer employees in South-East Asia company-sponsored subscriptions and Tinder Leave for enhanced social wellbeing.
Despite modest wage growth and inflation, Singapore’s real wages rose by 0.4% in 2022 and 2023, with further increases expected.
Singapore’s gig economy is booming, with a 50% surge in job applications and rising earnings in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
Bridging divides, maintaining competitiveness, and fostering meaningful employee engagement remain key focus points for DBS.
Fear of missing out (FoMO) and an information overload are linked to stress and burnout, a study from the University of Nottingham has revealed.
Workplace bullying in Asia demands urgent action as Anthro Insights’ Dr Issac Lim highlights its severe impact on employee health and productivity.
Singapore’s workforce is facing a mental health crisis with Gen Z leading the burnout surge, and employers are falling short in providing support services.
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta will step down in March 2025, with Tan Su Shan, the bank’s first female CEO, assuming the role.
Mounting evidence suggests that traditional performance reviews are ineffective, prompting a search for new performance management strategies.
Japan’s paternity leave rate jumps to a record 30%, fuelled by government mandates and a growing desire for work-life balance among young employees.
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhard (BPMB) accelerates its digital transformation with Workday HCM to enhance operational efficiency.
Conversational recruiting allows candidates to interact with AI, streamlining the hiring process and enhancing their experience.
Following a US$7.5 million acquisition, SEAC’s team of over 50 experts will join BTS, integrating into BTS Thailand and enhancing BTS Group’s solutions.
CHRO Indonesia 2024 will explore HR strategies, inclusive leadership, and advanced technologies to transform workplaces and drive success.
Employees in Singapore prioritise long-term career satisfaction over high salaries yet face significant job-skills mismatches.
Malaysia’s median wage surged to RM2,844 in March, reflecting labour market improvements, despite persistent gender wage disparities.
AI is transforming HR and increasing the need for human-centric skills such as empathy and critical thinking, says Speexx’s Armin Hopp.
Filtrona is boosting sustainability with zero waste, renewable energy, and gender diversity initiatives, while strengthening governance.
Leadership’s role in shaping the future of work is vital for success, intertwining organisational and individual wellbeing, says SIG’s Angelina Chua.
Men on flexible work schedules face greater promotion challenges than women, with 36% experiencing this issue, compared to 27% of women.
Generative AI is transforming HR in Asia-Pacific by enhancing productivity and efficiency, and firms like DBS Bank and MAS have invested significantly in it.
Datuk Syed Hussain of the Malaysian Employers Federation advocates WFH policies for COVID-19-positive employees to prevent the spread of the virus.
Despite efforts to address record-low birth rates, some firms in China are avoiding hiring women of childbearing age due to pregnancy concerns.
The CHRO Series brings its Indonesia edition to Park Hyatt Jakarta on August 14 to address critical HR challenges and showcase the latest innovations.