MEF disputes global index score on work-life balance
More organisations in Malaysia have actually started offering more policies that offer employees better work-life balance.
G-Able partners Workday to elevate employee experience
G-Able unifies HR with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) to streamline operations for global expansion and boost workforce productivity.
Australia launches new DES Performance Framework
The new Disability Employment Services (DES) Performance Framework and Scorecards aim to enhance employment service effectiveness.
Wage hike in the Philippines will displace up to 140,000 employees
Despite this, they will still be able to find new jobs due to a robust job economy, according to the Socioeconomic Planning Secretary.
Job mobility in Australia falls to pre-pandemic levels
Job mobility rates have declined for the first time in three years, reflecting fewer job changes across industries and roles.
The retention equation: What makes employees stay?
Work-life balance and flexible arrangements are some of the top retention drivers today—share what matters most to you in HRM Asia’s poll.
Financial stress affecting job performance, AKPK report reveals
Financial stress affects 26% of employees in Malaysia, with 65% reporting reduced job performance and an impact on employee loyalty.
Japan sees biggest wage hikes in decades
Driven by labour shortages and inflation, employees’ pay in Japan is set to rise by an average of 5.1% this year.
Employment Hero launches SmartMatch in Singapore
Employment Hero’s SmartMatch eliminates writing job descriptions, advertising, and resume sifting to surface candidates faster.
Transcending employee wellbeing to create a better work-life balance
Malaysia is struggling with work-life balance and organisations need to rethink their approaches to reset the balance.
Improving mental health at work starts with increasing awareness
Besides providing access to mental health support, employers must also demonstrate a greater commitment to employee wellbeing.
CHRO Malaysia 2024 to address key HR strategies amid new HR roadmap
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series will take place on 10 July 2024 for its Malaysia edition, guiding CHROs in aligning people with business strategy.
New legislation empowers union delegates in Australia
A new analysis of Australia’s Closing Loopholes Act asserts that bolstering union delegate rights enhances workplace collaboration and productivity.
The four-day workweek: Why it is more than just a number
An ongoing pulse survey by HRM Asia measures the readiness of organisations in Asia to adopt a four-day workweek.
Thailand HR TECH 2024 to showcase AI-driven leadership
The Thailand HR TECH 2024 explores technology’s role in leadership, sustainability, and wellbeing with over 100 global experts.
If you are watching your employees, it may be time to look away
Organisations who persistently monitor employees’ work may be losing an opportunity to build workplace inclusiveness and belonging.
G-P revolutionises global hiring with AI-powered onboarding platform
HR teams can now streamline international recruitment and ensure compliance with G-P’s new AI-powered onboarding solution.
Integrating technology to drive business performance
Karen Lee, Managing Director, South-East Asia & Oceania, BIPO, discusses the impact digital transformation is having on HR and business.
Siemens’ journey to empowerment and hybrid work
Siemens’ Evelyn Stier highlights the need for personal connections, understanding preferences, and fostering trust in hybrid work.
Singapore sees modest wage growth in 2023
Nominal wage growth for full-time resident employees in Singapore slowed to 5.2% in 2023, yet remained above pre-recession levels, MOM reports.
Empowering a more diverse workforce in Singapore with FWAs
Workplaces in Singapore should cultivate a culture of support and empathy for employees who are also caregivers.
Few report workplace bullying in S. Korea despite legal protections
Many employees, despite experiencing workplace harassment, choose not to file formal complaints against their bullies.
Employees in Singapore feel most underpaid in Asia-Pacific
Singapore tops the Asia-Pacific region in workforce dissatisfaction with nearly half feeling underpaid, reveals ADP’s People at Work 2024 report.
Landing that dream job: The dos and don’ts of interviewing
For many job seekers, their interview techniques can have the potential to make or break their chances of being hired.
Singapore’s tight labour market poses recruitment challenges
An increase in job vacancies has been concentrated in certain growth sectors, while younger job seekers are taking longer to accept roles.
Roy Pang appointed as new CHRO of Plaza Premium Group
Roy Pang will be working to align HR services with the business goals of the organisation, bringing with him years of experience in HR to PPG.
Have your say: Shaping the future of HR technology
The 27th HR Systems Survey invites HR professionals to voice their opinions on HR tech products, vendor services, and overall satisfaction.
Nominations open for HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Celebrate HR excellence and innovation in Asia by nominating for HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, happening on 4 December 2024.
Changing the narrative for working fathers in Singapore
Despite nearly half of fathers not taking paternity leave, Sodexo is committed to changing this trend with supportive policies and open communication.
SOEs lead Indonesia’s shortened workweek experiment
An ongoing trial allows employees of Indonesia’s Ministry of State-owned Enterprises to request for four-day workweeks every fortnight.