HR Tech Fest Connect 2023: Building an engaged and resilient workforce
HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 will highlight the ways organisations can continue to grow in challenging times by focusing on their people.
Kellogg’s moves to remove credential requirements for job positions
The push to remove degree requirements for most job positions is part of Kellogg’s strategy to attract more job candidates from a wider talent pool.
Employers in Hong Kong struggling to retain talent
Driven by factors such as emigration and raising wages, companies in Hong Kong have been facing a labour shortage for at least a year.
Boosting talent retention: The power of employee experience
An upcoming webinar by HRM Asia and Culture Amp will discuss the importance of creating compelling employee experiences to attract and retain talent.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2023: Nominations now open!
Asia’s biggest awards for HR and HR technology solutions providers returns this year with over 30 exciting award categories to be contested.
Work-life balance tops list of priorities for employees in Singapore
Employees now prioritise work-life balance when it comes to choosing an employer, and companies have to create a workplace culture that can meet this need.
Japan targets more female board members for large organisations
The government is pushing economic policies that require more female board members to be nominated to achieve gender equality.
Work-from-home parents worry about career opportunities
Working parents express anxiety about having their careers stalled as they work from home and care for their children.
Empowering women’s economic success in Queensland
The Queensland government has committed A$16.3 million to empower women and boost their workforce participation.
Focus on rewarding local employees, employers in Malaysia told
Malaysia needs to provide incentives and raise salaries to keep more Malaysians employed in the local workforce, says the Human Resources Minister.
G-P Meridian Suite simplifies global workforce expansion
G-P Meridian Suite transforms global team management with G-P Meridian IQ and G-P Meridian eLibrary.
Meta continues reversal of remote work policy
With effect from September 5, Meta employees will be returning to the office three times a week, as the company continues to push for a hybrid work policy.
Employees key to successful digital transformation in Singapore
While most organisations acknowledge the importance of digital transformation, more can be done to address employees’ concerns.
Australia to raise minimum wage by 5.75% from July
More than two million employees are expected to benefit from the wage raise, as living costs continue to soar in the country.
Bridging the DE&I and gender pay gap in Singapore
Many employees in Singapore feel that their employes are not doing enough to improve gender pay equality and DE&I policies.
Six effective strategies to network for introverts
Networking may seem like a chore for some employees, but they can use it as an opportunity to create genuine and lasting relationships..
China considers measures to encourage re-employment of retirees
To encourage more seniors to re-enter the workforce, authorities have been urged to invest in this group and create regulations to protect their rights.
Female employment rate hits all-time high in Australia
With more employees transitioning from part-time to full-time jobs, more than three million women are now enjoying full-time employment.
Organisations in Indonesia urged to foster workplace gender equality
The country’s Ministry of Manpower is continuing to advocate for regulations that combat workplace harassment and promote women’s empowerment.
Employment Hero’s Swag empowers SMEs to win the talent war
Swag’s AI-powered functionalities streamline recruitment, generating job descriptions, predicting hiring needs, and matching candidates.
Visier accelerates adoption of people analytics in Asia-Pacific region
A new office in Singapore will serve as Visier’s regional headquarters, while 7-Eleven has been announced as a new customer in Malaysia.
How Gen Z employees can contribute to the corporate workplace
A millennial boss shares her experience hiring Gen Z employees and how they impressed her with their work ethic and eagerness to learn.
2022 saw real wage rises fall in Singapore
Despite more employers implementing record wage hikes, high inflation saw real wage growing by the lowest margin in a decade.
The skill introverts can use to thrive in the workplace
Introverted employees can contribute to workplace culture if they can openly converse with their managers on alternate ways to contribute.
Malaysia’s DPM calls for fair bonus distribution to boost productivity
Employers have been urged to provide fair benefits in recognition of skilled labour’s vital role in organisational performance.
How to cultivate organiational health for organisational success
Cultivating organisational health is crucial to retain the best talent in non-profit organisations, and six ‘power practices’ can help them thrive.
Enhancing digital workflows by eliminating redundant work processes
To fully incorporate digital transformation within workflows and processes, organisations must rejuvenate and subtract from existing processes.
More managers choosing internal job candidates for new positions
Chosen ahead with external candidates with higher skills, internal candidates are also likely to show a higher level of effort after gaining promotion.
MEF calls for extended social security coverage for retirees
The Malaysian Employers Federation wants more support for employees in the private sector to manage rising healthcare costs during retirement.
Worry about lack of workers, not technology, says former Google CEO
Future worker shortage from falling birth rates should be bigger worry than AI replacing jobs, says Eric Schmidt, former Chief Executive of Google.