MEF urges continued remote work for Covid-positive employees

Datuk Syed Hussain of the Malaysian Employers Federation advocates WFH policies for COVID-19-positive employees to prevent the spread of the virus.
Firms in China face legal action for discriminatory pregnancy testing

Despite efforts to address record-low birth rates, some firms in China are avoiding hiring women of childbearing age due to pregnancy concerns.
Protecting disabled people and their rights to work in the Philippines

The Department of Social Welfare and Development emphasises their goal of reducing barriers to work for disabled people.
Why Greece’s six-day workweek initiative is unlikely to gain traction

Greece’s new six-day workweek regulation is being driven by local conditions and is unlikely to be sustainable over the long term.
Upskill, engage, thrive: HR toolkit at CHRO Indonesia 2024

The CHRO Series brings its Indonesia edition to Park Hyatt Jakarta on August 14 to address critical HR challenges and showcase the latest innovations.
Rising numbers of workplace bullying reported in South Korea

Nearly 40,000 cases of workplace bullying have been reported to the Ministry of Employment and Labour in the last five years.
Veremark names Elizabeth Fitzell as Strategic Board Advisor

Elizabeth Fitzell joins Veremark, enhancing the global background screening organisation’s leadership with her extensive industry experience.
HR Tech Fest Awards 2025: Celebrating HR innovation and leadership

HRM Asia presents HR Tech Fest Awards 2025 to celebrate Asia’s top HR leaders for excellence in innovation, leadership, and sustainability.
Flexible work crucial for working parents in Singapore to thrive

Culture Catalyst’s Scott Harrison highlights the need for flexible work in Singapore to support working parents and address low birth rates.
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.