Nominal wage growth for full-time resident employees in Singapore slowed to 5.2% in 2023, yet remained above pre-recession levels, MOM reports.
Singapore tops the Asia-Pacific region in workforce dissatisfaction with nearly half feeling underpaid, reveals ADP’s People at Work 2024 report.
Singapore has significantly increased gender diversity on corporate boards, with women now holding 23.7% of seats in top SGX-listed companies.
Celebrate HR excellence and innovation in Asia by nominating for HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, happening on 4 December 2024.
Anna Ng, HR Tech Lead at the National University of Singapore, transformed the university’s HR landscape with a modern cloud-based HR system.
Despite nearly half of fathers not taking paternity leave, Sodexo is committed to changing this trend with supportive policies and open communication.
In addition to cultivating a nurturing workplace, Singapore Land Group focuses on employee wellbeing, diversity, and empowerment.
Strong leadership is crucial for organisations to leverage DE&I to drive innovation, productivity, and employee engagement.
Vena Energy was honoured for its holistic wellbeing and employee engagement programme, which prioritises nurturing employees’ lives.
The win as Employer of Choice demonstrates UOB Thailand’s commitment to fostering employee morale, retention, and business success.
Andrew Newmark shares how Marriott’s commitment to DE&I drives innovation and excellence across Asia-Pacific excluding China.
Google’s Roman Matla champions a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters inclusivity through transparent practices.
The adoption of automation and AI by payroll professionals reflects a broader industry shift towards embracing these technologies.
Dayforce Payroll is now available in Singapore to simplify HR management for organisations managing remote teams and facing complex compliance.
Although avoiding workplace rudeness is ideal, hard work, apologies, and increased politeness may redeem a situation.
Developing competency standards and training programmes will be a key part of the Ministry of Manpower’s green job growth strategy.
Despite a preference for flexible schedules, most employees in Hong Kong are required to be in the office full-time.
New legislations mandate flexible work options for parents, including remote work and adjusted hours to enhance support for child-rearing.
VaynerMedia’s Dawn Wong emphasises the importance of deliberate revisions in classifications and compensations in the gig economy.
TTSH’s A/Prof Ng Yih Yng discusses AI’s role in revolutionising healthcare, emphasising strategic integration and workforce adaptation.
The Malaysian HR Ministry emphasises crucial steps for the Gig Workers Commission, spanning legislation, grievance mechanisms, and more.
The Japanese telco giant prioritises employee wellbeing by testing AI software that modulates customer call tones for a calmer agent experience.
The partnership integrates HR technologies to streamline global expansion, addressing compliance and payroll challenges for international hiring.
The integration between both platforms enables the syncing of equity events to simplify global payroll and tax compliance for multinational organisations.
SPH Media’s talent development strategy, led by Maureen Wee, drives adaptability and collaboration to ensure journalistic integrity.
Approximately 1.1 billion work hours are projected to be impacted annually by AI, and it is the young generation who are driving this trend.
StarHub’s Tan Toi Chia highlights the role AI plays in helping employees become more efficient and competitive.
Embracing a growth mindset of organisational agility, SoftEd’s Craig Smith and ICAgile’s Shannon Ewan emphasise the importance of continuous learning.
Industry leaders in Malaysia say the private sector already adjusts salaries regularly and expects market forces to drive future increases.
Labour Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma stresses the need for balance in wage increases and urges for Congress action amid rising commodity prices.
