Samsung Electronics offers four-day workweek option for some employees
The move is in line with the multinational electronics corporation’s effort to improve work-life balance and provide more flexibility for employees.
AI interactions may have detrimental effects on employee wellbeing
While AI is continuing to reshape the workplace, organisations need to do more to regulate how employees interact with AI systems.
Finding a sense of belonging when relocating for work
Geoffrey Cohen, Stanford Professor, offers practical tips to help relocating employees make a successful transition to a new environment.
Employees in Hong Kong want to continue remote work
Not understanding problems employees face is causing conflict between managers and employees as the return to work accelerates in Hong Kong.
Japan focuses on accelerating wage growth in fiscal 2023
Investment in human resources development and the reskilling of employees will also be priorities as the government looks to achieve economic growth.
Employees may perceive peer recognition programmes as unfair
While public peer recognition may be used to praise employees, the method can backfire, making them less willing to help others.
Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel make key leadership appointment
As Commercial General Manger, Theo Ocks will spearhead the strategic business direction for Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel.
Google moves to get more employees back into the office
Measures such as surveilling attendance at work will be implemented as the tech giant continues to reverse its once popular remote work policy.
Petronas prioritises skill redeployment over layoffs
Amidst a changing energy landscape, Petronas is investing in its core portfolio and cleaner energy production.
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.