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.
Singapore focuses on skills to improve employability of workforce
Employees will receive more training opportunities to advance their careers or find new employment in the event of retrenchment.
Minimum wage exemption offered to selected MSMEs in the Philippines
Only micro and sole proprietorship businesses in the Philippines that meet certain criteria can be exempted from implementing the minimum wage.
Australia steps up efforts to address work-related gendered violence
Organisations can now apply for grants through the WorkSafe WorkWell Respect Fund and join the WorkWell Respect Network for further support.
Is AI data causing wage discrimination for gig economy employees?
As gig economy companies adopt AI algorithm data sets, employees may find themselves being paid differently for the same amount of work.
Awareness of ESG’s importance grows across Asia Pacific
While more organisations in Asia Pacific are recognising the importance of ESG, more needs to be done to build successful ESG strategies.
Parenthood widens the gender pay gap for mothers in Australia
The male-breadwinner model and unequal sharing of household and childcaring responsibilities are impacting post-parenthood earnings in Australia.
Unwelcome questions still a problem for job applicants in South Korea
In the last two years, 84 cases have been filed to the labour ministry regarding prying questions asked during work interviews that violate privacy.
Malaysia launches new career initiatives to boost employment
The 2023 Madani Career Initiatives, which include financial incentives for employers and training programmes, aim to strengthen the labour market.
Japan’s public sector joins four-day workweek drive
Driven by the need to attract talent, Japan is proposing new laws that will offer more public sector employees a four-day workweek.