Reimagining HR strategies to create new paradigms of people and work
Speakers at the Reimagine Theatre during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 will highlight the challenges and opportunities posed by the evolving world of work.
Defining workplace discrimination in Singapore
Legislation is being crafted to ban workplace discrimination but concerns have been raised over its clarity and how it will impact employers.
Delivery riders in Thailand want equal benefits
Independent food delivery riders in Thailand are advocating for equitable employee benefits and support while facing work hazards.
Singapore to probe employers misclassifying employees
This is to prevent instances where employees may be terminated but rehired by employers looking to reduce costs, said the Ministry of Manpower.
Employee retention a priority for organisations in New Zealand
Besides monetary rewards, organisations are also offering more work flexibility in a bid to attract and retain the best talent.
Labour groups in the Philippines petition for wage hike
Calls for a living wage in Metro Manila have intensified as labour groups demand the minimum wage to be increased to PHP1,140 (US$21.01).
Male employees in Japan encouraged to prioritise family over work
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has outlined potential measures to push for higher take-up of paternity leave among male employees in the country.
Burnout, work-life imbalance impact employee happiness in Hong Kong
Perceptions on pay, rather than income level, is also a significant factor impacting the job satisfaction of employees.
Australia addresses workforce skills and training needs
A bill has been passed to establish the permanent functions and governance arrangements for the newly established Jobs and Skills Australia agency.
Employees in Singapore value digital skills over green skills
Cultivating a sustainability culture and offering upskilling opportunities can encourage employees from all job roles to drive sustainability initiatives.
HR leaders in Indonesia prioritising talent and wellbeing
Despite a tight labour market, organisations in Indonesia are focused on improving the employee experience and redesigning talent processes in 2023.
Working women in India face hurdles in seeking marriage
Women in India who seek careers, particularly those in male-dominated professions, face more discrimination when looking for a marriage partner.
The paradigm shift to human development in ASEAN
The AHDO Human Development Summit will be held on May 11 during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to discuss human development in ASEAN.
Employees in Japan in line for largest pay raise in three decades
Organisations in Japan have heeded calls from the government to raise wages to help employees manage rising living costs.
Public employees in South Korea have little appetite for team lunches
Younger public employees prefer to eat alone and are less receptive to communal lunch gatherings, while senior public employees seek solitude.
Singapore’s youth unemployment hits 24-year low in 2022
Singapore’s youth unemployment rate fell due to changes in job preferences and education priorities, according to the Ministry of Manpower.
Transforming mental healthcare and wellbeing across Asia
IHH Healthcare has invested in Intellect, with the firms co-developing and customising programmes to support total wellbeing across the region.
Build a healthier workforce by asking employees to take regular breaks
To meet deadlines, employees are not taking enough breaks to alleviate the stress and fatigue they are facing at work.
South Korea considers revision of flexible work plan to suit employees
Many employees have opposed the Ministry of Employment and Labour’s proposal to increase the weekly maximum work hours to 69 hours.
Employees in Taiwan earned more to kick off 2023
Average regular wage increased 2.3% year-on-year in January 2023, despite inflation raising the consumer price index.
Transformative shift: Women make up majority of Australia’s HR profession
The HR profession in Australia is also shifting towards an advisory role, with line managers assuming traditional HR responsibilities.
Improving employee health and wellbeing through hybrid work
Hybrid employees have more time to engage in activities that improve their health and wellbeing, in turn making themselves more productive at work.
Kevin Fitzgerald joins Employment Hero as Managing Director for Asia
With his extensive experience and sales and leadership, Fitzgerald is committed to empowering organisations to manage HR and payroll effectively.
Why being adaptable in the workplace can benefit women
Women who display adaptive team member behaviour are recognised more than men, a University of Western Australia study has found.
Looks matter: How a robot’s design affects mental wellbeing coaching
Participants to a study felt more connected to toy-like robots acting as mental wellbeing coaches, in comparison to humanoid-like robots.
Building a diversified and inclusive workforce in Australia
Hiring persons with disabilities can positively impact workplace culture and bring financial benefits to organisations, says a government body in Australia.
Retaining young employees in Australia by prioritising mental health
Young employees want their employers to implement authentic and effective mental health initiatives as a condition to stay.
Taiwan encourages more women to consider part-time employment
Taiwan’s female labour force participation trails behind countries like Japan and South Korea, partly due to negative public perception of part-time jobs.
Employee groups reject South Korea’s 69-hour workweek proposal
Criticism and doubts have been raised over the feasibility of longer work hours and vacations in a proposal pushing for a new working hour system.
Retaining top talent a key priority for HR leaders
Organisations are providing learning opportunities and offering flexible work arrangements to keep their best employees.