How to build a dynamic workforce of the future
Rachele Focardi, Founder, XYZ@Work, will be at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to share her expertise on multigenerational workforce dynamics.
Why organisations should prioritise kindness as a leadership strategy
Kindness fosters a healthy workplace culture that supports growth and resilience, as well as empathising with mistakes and learning from them.
Is the era of remote work over? OpenAI CEO believes so
ChatGPT-maker Sam Altman has expressed his dislike of a fully remote work model, calling it an experiment that has finished and failed.
Flexible work the new compact for employees in Singapore
Flexible work arrangements and better career opportunities are among NTUC’s goals to empower youths and caregivers.
Remote work may not benefit all employees, says IBM CEO
Remote work may stall the upward progression of an employee’s career, especially if they are looking to become leaders, said Arvind Krishna.
Workforce satisfaction declining among employees in Singapore
Many organisations risk losing their best talent by failing to build workforce resilience that meets their employees’ needs.
Developing lifelong learning skills essential for career changers
With lifelong employment on the decline, employees have to adapt and develop new skills to continue being employable.
Taking a long-term approach to career planning
Creating a fulfilling and stable career requires intentional career planning, including self-questioning as a first step.
Eagerness to accept job offers causing gender income wage gap
One of the key attributes to the income wage gap between genders can be due to the differences in job searching behaviour, says a new study.
Underemployment hinders Malaysian SMEs’ ability to find skilled employees
A Future of Work Taskforce could help SMEs create a skilled workforce that supports their growth, said the Small and Medium Enterprises Association.
Minimum wage hike inadequate for living costs, say HK labour groups
A recent revision has labour groups clamouring for a more regular review and increment of the minimum wage in Hong Kong.
ASEAN Future of Work: Addressing post-pandemic workplace strategies
Discover the latest workplace strategies and insights from industry experts at ASEAN Future of Work, a key event during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023.
Technology adoption drives organisational transformation
As the rise of AI tools make certain job responsibilities redundant, employees can adapt by gaining key skills such as analytical thinking.
Ageism hinders employment opportunities in Australia
Older employees are denied the same opportunities as their younger counterparts, despite having the ability to perform as well, if not better.
Lifelong learning key pillar of Singapore’s workforce development
To bridge wage gaps and improve employability, the Singapore government is committed to helping employees constantly reskill and upgrade.
Mental health issues impacting workplace productivity in Singapore
Mental health issues such as anxiety or depression are causing the country to lose about S$16 billion annually in lost productivity.
Japan moves to bridge workplace gender gap
To promote workplace diversity and strengthen the economy, Japan aims to increase the number of female executives in major organisations.
Can AI boost employee productivity in the workplace?
Chatbots are a viable tool to assist entry-level and low-skilled employees with complex tasks, according to a study.
Employees in Singapore can expect slower wage growth this year
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has predicted slower wage growth, with uneven sectoral growth and skills mismatch contributing to hiring challenges.
Total wellbeing core of Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore’s people strategy
By prioritising total wellbeing, the brewery company is creating an environment where all employees can thrive and unlock their full potential
Flexible work to be part of Australia’s Civil Service
To create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, the Australian civil service is considering offering more flexible work rights for public employees.
PropertyGuru names Helen Snowball as new CPO
She will focus on strengthening PropertyGuru’s culture of trust and promoting an equitable workplace for growth and success.
Employees in Singapore expecting a pay rise in 2023
Even though anxiety over job security still prevails, expectations of a salary raise continue to rise amongst employees in Singapore.
Chinese city to pay public employees in digital yuan
Starting May 2023, civil servants in Changshu, China, will receive their wages in digital currency, boosting adoption of digital payments in various industries.
Overconfidence in the workplace continues to widen gender pay gap
Employers need to find a more equal recruitment and promotion system to address inequalities in the workplace arising from men’s overconfidence.
How workplaces can accommodate autistic employees
Organisations can do more to help autistic employees who might not be able to cope with working on site after years of remote working.
Is Japan shifting away from lifetime employment?
A new report shows that creativity can be inculcated in employees lower in power when they are given time to engage in it more than once.
Warm-up time boosts creativity among employees
Creativity can be inculcated in employees lower in the organisational hierarchy when they are given more time to engage in tasks.
Data overload: The rise of decision distress
Business leaders in Asia-Pacific and Japan are experiencing high levels of decision distress, with many lacking the tools to make successful decisions.
The three effective work norms for successful hybrid work models
Successful hybrid work models work when organisations develop clear and explicit work norms, which encourages employees to stay.