GenAI upskilling for higher productivity and performance
Discover how GenAI has the potential to reshape business and empower employees in an insightful webinar by Coursera for Business.
Malaysia considers cost pressures in minimum wage review
The minimum wage review needs to include stakeholders, employees and employers before being implemented, says FMM President.
South-East Asia sees an increase in women on the board of directors
While the global rate of females on corporate boards is seeing an uptick of representation, more can be done to raise these numbers.
Singapore develops workplace wellbeing benchmark
Workwell Leaders (WWL) pioneers a benchmark to assess employee wellbeing with the aim to enhance productivity and reduce attrition rates.
Employers in Singapore plan wage increases and hiring surge
In Q1’2024, 32.6% of organisations in Singapore plan wage increases, while almost half intend to increase headcount.
AI threatens over three million jobs in South Korea
More organisations are gearing up to adopt AI, putting more jobs at risk, particularly positions in management and finance.
Stagnant disability employment costs Australia AU$16 billion annually
Only 53.1% of disabled Australians were employed in 2022, raising concerns about their wellbeing and social inclusion.
Singapore making progress in narrowing gender pay gap
From 2018 to 2023, Singapore saw a significant reduction in the gender pay gap as more women entered PMET roles.
Moulding the future workforce at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024!
The Talent Unleashed theatre will, for two days, be the epicentre of discussions and sharing of how to inspire and transform your employees.
Indonesia boosts employee wellbeing with Fridays off
The initiative from the Indonesian government offers employees two long weekends monthly to emphasise wellbeing in the workforce.
Balancing employer and employee needs in the ever-changing workplace
Rob Squires, VP and Head of Sales for Asia and Japan, Dayforce, shares key findings from Dayforce’s 14th annual Pulse of Talent report.
Paradox announces appointment of Adam Godson to CEO
The organisation has also announced Aaron Matos’ move as Founder to Executive Chairman of the organisation, and will serve as advisor to Godson.
#IWD2024: Inclusivity in the workplace as exemplified by leaders
Shyn Yee Ho-Strangas of PropertyGuru discusses why inclusivity must include leadership, and how they work hand in hand.
Japanese unions demand highest wage hikes in 30 years
Fuelled by inflation and labour shortages, a historic 5.85% wage hike demand has been called for as labour negotiations continue.
#IWD2024: Stepping up to be a great leader at SPH Media
Teo Lay Lim of SPH Media shares how she believes organisations can identify leaders and retain their best talent.
#IWD2024: Mental health a keystone in employee benefits
Organisations need to navigate the nuances of mental health and wellbeing affecting women, says Larisa Beckhouse Okeke, Cigna Healthcare.
#IWD2024: The future of technology is diverse and inclusive
Dr Shang Gao shares the importance of keeping technology inclusive and accessible to all employees regardless of gender, race, and backgrounds.
#IWD2024: Creating inclusive societies within workplaces
Toyin Ope of Visa shares the importance of teams inherently understanding inclusivity to inspire it in the workplace.
#IWD2024: Celebrating female employees’ achievements
Preventing bias and promoting diversity will help to boost recognition and the achievements of female employees in the workplace.
Employees to have the right of ‘offline rest’ added in China’s labour laws
China is considering amending labour laws to add working laws that clearly set boundaries on online overtime and compensation.
#IWD2024: Cultivating inclusivity and diversity for women at work
Providing better benefits and encouraging flexible work processes can encourage more women to join traditionally male-dominated industries.
#IWD2024: Why inclusivity is the lifeblood of Linklaters
Laure de Panafieu of Linklaters Singapore shares what inclusivity means to her and how organisations can do better to bring inclusivity to their workplace.
Organisations making progress on gender equality
Despite representing over 40% of employees in EBMOs, women are still underrepresented in managerial roles, new data shows.
Top HR issues take centre stage at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Global thought leaders will gather at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 to offer insights on navigating the evolving HR landscape.
Not ready to retire? Employees in Singapore have the choice to work
By 2030, the retirement and re-employment ages will be increased to 65 and 70 respectively, and employees who choose to stay employed must be supported.
Why employees should disconnect from work, and feel good about it
While legislation can serve as a foundation for employees to disconnect from work, true change requires a cultural shift.
South Korea’s income disparity widens, bonuses reflect wage trends
A study highlights the growing income gap in South Korea, as the top 0.1% of employees receive bonuses vastly outpacing the average employee.
Gig employees in Malaysia to enjoy same rights as formal employees
Malaysia has established a Gig Workers Commission to protect and safeguard the welfare of gig employees in the country.
Female employees in Singapore can expect more support in 2024
Besides fighting workplace gender discrimination, new legislation will also offer more opportunities for women to find themselves back into the workforce.
Taiwan sees progress in gender pay equality
Following the pandemic’s peak, Taiwan has seen the gender hourly wage gap narrowed to its smallest gap in 13 years.