The surprising power of employee choice in workplace wellness
Dr Caroline Burns of Workplace Revolution highlights how empowering employees with choices in wellness can transform organisational culture and productivity.
Thailand to raise minimum wage and launch new tax breaks in 2025
Thailand’s selective minimum wage hike balances regional economic disparities, with five areas receiving 400 baht and others averaging 2% increases.
Organisational leadership: Trends, challenges, and opportunities in 2024 and beyond
Leadership trends for 2025 will focus on driving innovation, enhancing communication, and prioritising employee wellbeing, according to Glenn van Zutphen.
‘AI is a talent magnet’: How to leverage its power in 2025
Thomson Reuters is among companies trying to align their full organisations to leverage AI’s potential with talent acquisition.
Is belonging the future of workplace diversity?
TDC Global’s Tamar Altbeker suggests HR leaders seize the opportunity to refocus DE&I efforts on fostering inclusive cultures centred around belonging.
The future of work: Flexibility, collaboration, and purpose
Changing workplaces in post-pandemic are reshaping productivity, collaboration, and employee empowerment, according to Paperspace Asia’s whitepaper.
Hyatt strengthens DEI commitment to create more inclusive workplaces in Asia
Hyatt’s commitment to DEI is at the core of its people strategy, with initiatives like the Diversity Immersion Programme shaping the future of hospitality.
APAC HR leaders prioritise talent, technology, and wellbeing
HR leaders in Asia-Pacific are revolutionising workplaces by addressing talent challenges, embracing technology, and prioritising human-centred strategies.
What’s happening in HR tech? Insights you need
The 27th HR Systems Survey reveals key insights into the evolving HR tech landscape, highlighting trends like HRMS churn and need for specialised HR tech roles.
AI: The foundation for a strong learning strategy in 2025
As AI creates new jobs and a need for upskilling, it also empowers leaders to provide learning experiences designed to meet both organisational and individual needs.
Flexibility key to retain talent in Asia
ADP’s Yvonne Teo highlights that flexibility drive satisfaction and retention, with Singapore’s new FWA guidelines offering a roadmap for change.
Seven key HR and workplace trends for 2025
H3 HR Advisors’ 2025 Workplace Trends Report highlights seven critical shifts reshaping the future of work, from hybrid models to AI adoption and mental health support.
Asia HR Leaders Spotlight: Babu Jose Kalliath of Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk’s Babu Jose Kalliath shares insights into workforce transformation, employee wellbeing, and his goals for 2025.
The hidden barriers to effective succession planning: Mindsets and behaviours that hold organisations back
Succession planning often faces resistance within an organisation’s culture and from its leaders and employees, but there are ways to overcome these challenges.
Why flexible work is the cornerstone of Mediacorp’s evolving workplace culture
Mediacorp’s CHRO Lilian Tan reflects hybrid work as a transformative force reshaping flexibility, collaboration, and inclusion in today’s workplaces.
Salaries in Singapore projected to rise by 4.1% in 2025, says Mercer
Employers are budgeting a 4% average salary increase for 2025, with real estate and banking leading growth amid cautious economic strategies.
Leading with heart: The power of empathy
Empathy emerged as a transformative leadership skill, reshaping modern workplaces and driving business success in dynamic times.
HRM Magazine Asia Q4 2024 issue is now available
HRM Magazine Asia’s Q4 issue explores transformative HR trends, leadership insights, and workplace innovations shaping the future of work.
Malaysia launches National AI Office to propel digital economy
Malaysia’s National AI Office launches to accelerate digitalization, targeting 25% GDP contribution and transforming education through AI-driven innovation.
TSMC expands employee benefits to include pet care
TSMC’s new pet care benefit, part of the tFlex plan, gives employees US$250 annually to customise their benefits, including family care.
HR 2025: Bridging generations, transforming workplaces
Part two of this series explores how HR leaders are navigating the complex landscape of shifting expectations and technological advancements.
NTUC raises retirement and re-employment ages ahead of national schedule
NTUC accelerates retirement and re-employment age increases, reaching 64 and 69 by January 2025, ahead of national targets.
Building a diverse and inclusive future starts from the top
DE&I is crucial for growth, yet many organisations struggle to link it to measurable business outcomes despite growing executive support.
Singapore’s hiring sentiments stable amid global uncertainty
Singapore’s hiring sentiment remains positive with 45% of employers planning to expand headcount.
Harnessing innovation in L&D to build a competitive workforce
Organisations must embrace transformative learning strategies to close skills gaps, empower employees, and ensure success in the evolving business landscape.
Tokyo proposes four-day workweek to boost birth rate
Tokyo plans a four-day workweek for civil servants with an aim to empower women, improve work-life balance, and foster societal diversity.
Four strategic priorities to unlock HR leaders’ potential in 2025
To meet CHRO priorities for 2025, HR must leverage tech, foster a data-driven approach, and cultivate a culture of innovation and adaptability.
HR 2025: The human touch in the digital age
The first of a two-part series explores how HR leaders are navigating global shifts, blending technology with empathy to drive innovation, wellbeing, and inclusion.
HRM Asia honours best of the best at Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 celebrated the best in HR solutions, recognising industry leaders across multiple categories.
Ninja Van streamlines financial planning with Workday Adaptive Planning
Ninja Van has optimised its financial operations with Workday Financial Adaptive Planning to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency across markets.