Low incentives and inadequate pay are causing low productivity and employees’ desire to leave their current employers.
Shifting to job-based employment helps firms identify desired skills and provides employees with opportunities for career advancements.
During HR Tech Festival Asia 2023, the CHRO Symposium powered by Workday will discuss new paradigms in talent management.
Flexible work is highly valued among employees with 52% considering it essential and 25% ranking it as the most important factor when job searching.
Employees who are entitled to the Eid Al-Fitr allowance must be reimbursed by 15 April 2023, one week before the holiday commences.
The Malaysian government has been urged to promote policies that support non-discriminatory employment and continued learning.
The Engage and Innovate Theatres at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 will discuss how HR leaders can navigate the changing nature of work.
A new health and safety code will support workplaces in creating mentally healthy environments and address psychological health risks.
To prevent information leaks resulting from the misuse of ChatGPT, education campaigns have been launched to inform employees of potential risks.
The Ai Group supports a balanced approach to the Annual Wage Review that considers both employer and employee interests.
As working parents juggle work and parental obligations, more working parents in the UK want the option to work flexibly.
Over 223,000 employees in New Zealand will benefit from the increase in the minimum wage to NZ$22.70 (US$14.20), including those earning lower income.
In the face of labour shortages, Japan wants to reverse the decline in the birth rate while remaining cautious about long-term reliance on immigration.
Developing a compelling employer value proposition and leveraging innovative technology are two key elements in attracting and retaining top talent.
Australia plans to enhance the parental leave framework to promote gender equality and provide flexibility for families.
Speakers at the Reimagine Theatre during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 will highlight the challenges and opportunities posed by the evolving world of work.
Legislation is being crafted to ban workplace discrimination but concerns have been raised over its clarity and how it will impact employers.
Independent food delivery riders in Thailand are advocating for equitable employee benefits and support while facing work hazards.
This is to prevent instances where employees may be terminated but rehired by employers looking to reduce costs, said the Ministry of Manpower.
Besides monetary rewards, organisations are also offering more work flexibility in a bid to attract and retain the best talent.
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).
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has outlined potential measures to push for higher take-up of paternity leave among male employees in the country.
Perceptions on pay, rather than income level, is also a significant factor impacting the job satisfaction of employees.
A bill has been passed to establish the permanent functions and governance arrangements for the newly established Jobs and Skills Australia agency.
Cultivating a sustainability culture and offering upskilling opportunities can encourage employees from all job roles to drive sustainability initiatives.
Despite a tight labour market, organisations in Indonesia are focused on improving the employee experience and redesigning talent processes in 2023.
Women in India who seek careers, particularly those in male-dominated professions, face more discrimination when looking for a marriage partner.
The AHDO Human Development Summit will be held on May 11 during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to discuss human development in ASEAN.
Organisations in Japan have heeded calls from the government to raise wages to help employees manage rising living costs.
Younger public employees prefer to eat alone and are less receptive to communal lunch gatherings, while senior public employees seek solitude.
