A new wage increase, which looks to raise salaries by P30, is not enough to provide relief to employees in Western Visayas, say critics.
The Malaysia edition of HRM Asia’s CHRO Series 2023 will provide a platform for HR leaders to discuss talent challenges and opportunities.
Over 9.3 million South Koreans aged 55 to 79 are defying retirement, with the highest labour force participation since 2005.
The large amount of money recovered is testament to efforts to create a culture of accountability and compliance, says the Fair Work Ombudsman.
The expectation placed on leaders has increased over the last three years, although they are now given more opportunities to effect change.
High salary growth in Hong Kong is sparking turnover concerns and is foreshadowing a competitive year ahead for many organisations.
Improving workplace amenities is one measure organisations in Malaysia can implement to encourage more women to return to the workforce.
Dubbed “The Gift”, this initiative aims to revolutionise work practices, boost productivity, and prioritise employee wellbeing.
Amazon is reinforcing their return-to-office mandate for all employees, asking managers to fire those who do not comply.
Organisations can use the concept of Workplace Experience Design (WXD) to create dynamic and inclusive workplaces, says Unispace’s Tim Larson.
A 5% salary hike should be a bare minimum and better-performing firms should pay their employees more, said the country’s largest labour union.
Employees working in the state capital are now some of the highest-earning in the country, according to the Delhi state government.
Female employees are more likely than their male counterparts to work less than 40 hours in a week, according to Stats NZ.
South Korea’s Minister of Employment and Labour has urged firms to be ready for new technologies and has pledged more support for employees.
A new initiative looks to help employers better support employees who also have caregiving responsibilities alongside their paid jobs.
The country ranks high on digital and physical infrastructure, but is found wanting when it comes to metrics such as economic safety and cost of living.
Start-up founders with distinct personalities are more likely to succeed, and diverse founding teams further increase the odds.
To enhance the country's labour force, the government is focusing on faster, demand-driven, and inclusive skill development.
More C-Suite leaders are reporting a rise in hiring remote employees due to a lack of resources, resulting in a more varied, capable workforce.
With the rise of employee burnout threatening to push out more IT knowledge employees, leaders must lead by example to manage the crisis.
Amid a green job surge and skills shift, proactive measures are vital for Asia-Pacific’s low-carbon economy transition, ADB says.
With effect from January 2024, the National Skills Agreement will channel A$12.6 billion to expand access to quality training.
Malaysia’s private sector, despite experiencing strong profits, is urged to mirror the government's action and uplift employee salaries.
Employees should not be on the interview panel choosing potential new managers and leaders due to inherent bias, says a Senior Leader at Amazon.
Strategic IT investments boost top-performing organisations, while AI reshapes customer and employee experiences.
Japan’s insufficient sleep crisis is linked to daytime fatigue, reduced focus, and severe conditions like depression and anxiety.
Efforts to boost the labour market in Malaysia will see a six-pronged solution to help increase employment for women, amongst other initiatives.
South Korea saw its employment rise for the second consecutive month this year, with a 1.1% increase in employment from the year before.
Organised by HRM Asia, the event gathers HR leaders in Indonesia to discuss how they can successfully navigate the future of HR in 2024 and beyond.
Mental health disorders are straining individuals, employers, and society, leading to absenteeism and unemployment, a new study has found.
