Supporting LGBTIQ+ communities through inclusion training
To promote LGBTIQ+ inclusion in workplaces, Australia’s Victoria state invested A$1.85 million in Rainbow Health Australia’s How2 programme.
A progressive wage model might not be what Malaysia needs
The progressive wage model has been considered a success in Singapore, but will it be feasible in Malaysia? An economics professor says no.
The metaverse can revolutionise workforce training, says Meta
The full potential of the metaverse will be realised within 10-15 years and will have a positive impact on the way people work, predicts Meta’s Nick Clegg.
More employees choosing to stay in their current jobs
Layoff fears are driving employees to prioritise job stability over job hopping, with limited salary gains and increased stress serving as disincentives.
‘Selfish’ Gen Z employees in Australia refuse to return to office
Employers are angry with the growing number of young employees who work remotely, despite calls for them to return to the office.
China increases trainee job opportunities for young people
A new initiative aims to address youth employment by offering one million trainee positions to college graduates and young individuals.
Five key strategies to grow social capital for remote employees
Working remotely does not mean working in isolation and remote employees can grow social capital to succeed in their job roles.
Bill Gates imparts five lessons for success in career and life
Building networks and establishing a work-life balance are key for graduates who want to enter the workforce, says Gates.
Parenting experience as translatable business skills
Business coach Katie O’Malley compares parenting with business leadership and shares some of the business skills that can be learnt from parenting.
Proposed wage hike continues to cause division in the Philippines
In addition to a proposed minimum wage hike, the Philippines’ Senate is also considering a bill to protect freelancers.
Employers in Taiwan grapple with ageing workforce
As a result of declining birth rates, fewer young Taiwanese 15-29 are employed, while employees in other age ranges are on the rise.
Certis appoints Dr Jaclyn Lee as new Chief Human Resources Officer
Dr Lee will be bringing near three decades of experience in the full spectrum of Human Resources across global and local organisations.
Can paid paternity leave help reduce sexist attitudes towards gender roles?
New evidence shows that getting paid paternity leave for fathers can decrease gender biases and promote less stereotypical gender roles.
Accenture appoints new leadership roles in South East Asia and Singapore
The company has named Ng Wee Wei as the Market Unit Lead for South East Asia, with Mark Tham to succeed Ng as Country Managing Director.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: Career flexibility and tech take centre stage
In the future of work, career flexibility is key, as is automating HR functions and exploring AI’s role in the workplace.
More workplace support for older women in Singapore called for
Older female employees in Singapore face stereotypes and career hurdles, as well as retirement and caregiving challenges, says a women’s group.
Race discrimination restricts access to leadership roles in Australia
Employers are showing bias and offering leadership positions to job applicants with English names over other ethnic minorities.
Taiwan sees steepest drop in average monthly wages in seven years
A sluggish economy and inflation lowered monthly wages 0.19% year-on-year, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: HR transformation in the future of work
With the evolution of the workplace, HR leaders must recognise and embrace both opportunities and challenges.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 2
Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 is jam-packed with presentations and innovations that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
Celebrating Asia’s top HR leaders and organisations
Winners of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 were recognised for setting the benchmark of excellence and innovation in the HR industry.
Are workplace meetings nothing more than an unwanted distraction?
While meetings are still important in helping employees do their jobs better, poorly designed ones create fatigue and sap productivity.
The three directions to become a great leader
To become better leaders, aspiring managers need to look above, across, and even below themselves in the organisation.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 1
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 kicks off today, setting the stage for discussions on critical workforce challenges and innovative HR tech solutions.
What do next-gen leaders want in 2023?
Key elements to attract emerging millennial and Gen Z workforce include flexibility, learning and development, and purpose-driven work.
Everywhere Work: Challenges and how employers can adapt
Control over the work schedule is desired by most office employees, but only 43% are able to choose their work location.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: Asia’s largest HR reunion starts tomorrow
Attracting over 100 global brands and start-ups, HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 connects attendees with the best HR personalities and brands in the world.
Employed women in their 30s rising high in South Korea
Women in their 30s are making up higher numbers in South Korea’s working population, while numbers of men in the same age group are declining.
More organisations in Japan plan to raise wages in 2023
Over 60% of employers plan to raise wages in response to cost of living and talent retention needs, with many committing to at least a 3% increase.
Are employees getting short-changed during salary negotiations?
Job applicants are afraid to ask for higher salaries in jobs that push for altruism and charity, resulting in them losing out on more pay.