Bridging the DEI perception gap in Asia-Pacific workplaces
TDC Global’s Sarah Liu highlights the disconnect between management and employees on DEI, urging leaders to align with employees’ needs.
Empowering lifelong learning: A dual approach to adult education
The IAL’s new Adult Learning Collaboratory aims to revolutionise workforce development through innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
2 Cents: The mental health imperative in performance
Organisations that prioritise employee wellbeing can unlock higher productivity and foster a resilient workforce.
Coda’s recipe for a thriving culture: Inclusion, growth, and wellbeing
At Coda, a thriving workplace culture drives success in digital payment and enhances employee wellbeing, recognition, and collaboration.
How a cultural evolution is driving SingPost’s digital success
While many organisations focus on digital innovation, Singapore Post prioritises employee wellbeing and upskilling in its transformation.
New bill to transform Singapore’s gig economy with stronger protections
NTUC Assistant Secretary-General Yeo Wan Ling calls the Platform Workers Bill a crucial step in strengthening protections for the gig workforce.
Bridging Asia’s skills gap with AI-driven experiential learning
Navigating the diverse and rapidly evolving business landscape of Asia demands localised learning solutions, and KNOLSKAPE is leading the charge.
Do employees really leave managers, not organisations?
Is a fulfilling work environment shaped more by the job itself or by the quality of management? The debate continues.
Last call for Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 nominations
HRM Asia’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 is closing nominations soon—don’t miss your chance to showcase HR excellence in over 30 categories.
Q3 2024 eMagazine Issue
The HRM Magazine Asia Q3 2024 issue spotlights advancements in performance management and mental health support amidst evolving workplace challenges.
Championing workforce development and corporate responsibility
Jerrica Chooi, Country Holding Officer at ABB Singapore, highlights the organisation’s dedication to cultivating a future-ready workforce.
How Thales is redefining success in the business world
Thales’ Frederic Gaubert shares insights on how the firm’s commitment to diversity, sustainability, and social responsibility is transforming its workplace.
Building a better future: Business as a force for good
NVPC’s Lin Sufei discusses Singapore’s growing emphasis on corporate purpose and how the agency drives social impact within the business community.
Is AI the new gatekeeper? Bias concerns rise
Generative AI is reshaping HR, but Elvin Goh of Nanyang Polytechnic warns that without oversight, it could amplify biases in hiring.
Healthy work-life balance top factor for talent retention
A recent HRM Asia poll highlighted how firms that support work-life balance through flexible work options can create happier employees.
Balancing the human touch with digital transformation
Amidst Singapore’s high turnover and flexible work mandates, HR Path’s Lee Teck Seng highlights the importance of adaptability and GenAI.
Singapore’s parental leave policies foster a family-friendly workforce
Singapore’s enhanced parental leave policies aim to support working parents while encouraging greater father involvement.
Singapore unveils expanded parental leave and jobseeker support scheme
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced new policies including 10 weeks of shared parental leave and financial aid for displaced employees.
Women’s wages surge in Australia as gender pay gap narrows
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 swipes right on employee benefits
Gushcloud partners with Tinder to offer employees in South-East Asia company-sponsored subscriptions and Tinder Leave for enhanced social wellbeing.
Singapore’s wage council begins talks on 2024-25 pay guidelines
Despite modest wage growth and inflation, Singapore’s real wages rose by 0.4% in 2022 and 2023, with further increases expected.
Hybrid work models and higher pay reshape Singapore’s gig economy
Singapore’s gig economy is booming, with a 50% surge in job applications and rising earnings in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
DBS reinforces commitment to innovation and employee growth
Bridging divides, maintaining competitiveness, and fostering meaningful employee engagement remain key focus points for DBS.
Digital overload taking a toll on employees
Fear of missing out (FoMO) and an information overload are linked to stress and burnout, a study from the University of Nottingham has revealed.
Bullying epidemic: Asia’s workplace under siege
Workplace bullying in Asia demands urgent action as Anthro Insights’ Dr Issac Lim highlights its severe impact on employee health and productivity.
Burnout crisis deepens in Singapore workplaces
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 ushers in new era with Tan Su Shan as first female CEO
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta will step down in March 2025, with Tan Su Shan, the bank’s first female CEO, assuming the role.
Performance management: From annual ritual to ongoing dialogue
Mounting evidence suggests that traditional performance reviews are ineffective, prompting a search for new performance management strategies.
More fathers in Japan encouraged to take paternity leave
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.
BPMB boosts HR efficiency with Workday HCM deployment
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhard (BPMB) accelerates its digital transformation with Workday HCM to enhance operational efficiency.