What organisations can do to bridge Australia’s gender pay divide
While top organisations have been successful in reducing pay gaps, disparities remain in the mining, retail, and professional sectors.
Workday and Jabil partner to revolutionise HR processes
Leveraging Workday Human Capital Management ushers in a new era of streamlined HR processes and data-driven decision-making for Jabil.
The wellbeing equation: Building success through employee fulfilment
Pelindo’s commitment to employee wellbeing, including financial education and leadership support, helps employees thrive in a people-centric world.
NZ drives workforce development with Apprenticeship Boost
The initiative has aided 62,000 apprentices and bridged skills gaps while bringing mutual benefits for jobseekers and organisations.
Driving sustainability and net zero goals in Malaysia
The newly launched iESG Framework aims to expedite sustainability goals within seven years, with Phase 1.0 spanning from 2024 to 2026.
Indonesia prioritises upskilling to navigate AI challenges
The rising influence of AI is prompting Indonesia to prioritise workforce development, particularly the upskilling and reskilling of employees.
Bridging the wage and skills gap in Singapore
The labour movement has called for more support to help low-wage employees overcome respect issues, stagnant wages, and limited training opportunities.
Indonesia promotes female leadership for workplace inclusivity
A focus on women’s unique qualities should be promoted in leadership to boost productivity and economic inclusiveness, says the Manpower Minister.
Navigating social risks in the multicultural business landscape
Singapore’s upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation is heralding a key workplace shift, prompting a focus on equitable workplaces.
Income struggles compelling older South Koreans to stay employed
As South Korea’s elderly population surges, financial hardship is becoming a pressing issue, particularly among those aged 65 or older.
Developing successful talent strategies in a distributed work era
HR dynamics and the distributed workforce dominated at a recent Darwinbox roundtable, sparking discussion around reimagining productivity.
Singapore explores enhanced support system for the unemployed
More government-funded aid is in the pipeline to support displaced employees, with an emphasis on skills development and job search.
Malaysia encourages wage policy compliance with cash incentives
The Progressive Wage Policy aims to enhance workforce productivity through skills training, benefitting both employees and employers.
Hybrid work driving higher productivity and workforce inclusivity
More organisations are introducing diverse work styles, including hybrid and mobile work, to enhance employee satisfaction.
Employees with differing needs seek supplementary employment in Japan
With encouragement from the government, two groups of employees have emerged as most likely to seek secondary jobs in Japan.
More employees in Singapore support raising of retirement age
To support more employees staying longer in the workforce, Singapore is looking to create a more inclusive workplace culture to support all employees.
Employee wellbeing driving ACFA’s sweeping leave policy changes
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) aims to attract and retain the best talent by improving its employee benefits programme.
Cultivating human-centric leadership to improve employee wellbeing
A shifting landscape challenges the separation of personal and professional life, highlighting managers’ role in fostering employee wellbeing.
Salary reconsideration required to attract top talent in Malaysia
Increasing living costs is pushing more employees to prioritise financial compensation as the main reason for accepting a job offer.
Remote’s Global HR Platform streamlines international workforces
With Remote’s Global HR Platform, hiring, managing and payroll processes can be streamlined for efficient global workforce management.
More employees in Thailand may be about to delay retirement
A growing ageing population and labour shortage has fuelled more discussion over the possibility of raising the retirement age beyond 55.
New measures to help parents in Singapore improve work-life balance
A proposed bill will double paternity leave and extend unpaid infant care leave, providing crucial support for new parents.
Addressing employee burnout: Strategies for a healthier workforce
Resilience Institute SEA’s Manish Arneja will be at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 to offer perspectives on battling burnout and building a resilient workforce.
Employers in the Philippines urged to prioritise mental health
Offering more work flexibility and extra leave to employees when needed are some measures that can help improve employee wellbeing.
Standard Chartered improves parental leave policy
Regardless of gender, employees who are parents are offered 20 weeks of paid leave to encourage a balanced approach to parenting.
Navigating employee development challenges in the workplace
Organisations in Singapore and Hong Kong can do more to engage employees with talent programmes deploying learner-centric tools.
Optimism prevails as employers in Singapore commit to wage increases
Large organisations consistently outpace SMEs in wage growth, indicating a positive trend in salary increases over the next year.
New policies to address workforce imbalance in South Korea
Foreign employee expansion and flexible regulations have reduced job vacancies in South Korea, with younger generations most impacted.
Singapore’s job market remains resilient as hiring continues
While the global economy remains uncertain and firms face a talent shortage, many firms are continuing to add to their headcount.
South Korea failing to stamp out workplace gender discrimination
Receiving inappropriate comments and not being valued for their work are some of the pervasive challenges faced by women.