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Q3 2024 eMagazine Issue
The HRM Magazine Asia Q3 2024 issue spotlights advancements in performance management and mental health support amidst evolving workplace challenges.
Championing workforce development and corporate responsibility
Jerrica Chooi, Country Holding Officer at ABB Singapore, highlights the organisation’s dedication to cultivating a future-ready workforce.
The importance of cultivating a learning culture post-merger
Organisations can revitalise their learning and development goals and objectives by listening to their people and their needs, says Cytiva.
Time to work and play: Is workcation the next extension of hybrid working?
The concept of work and leisure at locations around the world may not be a pipe dream, if boundaries are drawn and key steps taken.
How Thales is redefining success in the business world
Thales’ Frederic Gaubert shares insights on how the firm’s commitment to diversity, sustainability, and social responsibility is transforming its workplace.
Building a better future: Business as a force for good
NVPC’s Lin Sufei discusses Singapore’s growing emphasis on corporate purpose and how the agency drives social impact within the business community.
Why ESG is critical for Filtrona’s long-term sustainability and success
At Filtrona, ESG is the foundation of their business strategy, and all employees are committed to working together to achieve ESG goals.
Is AI the new gatekeeper? Bias concerns rise
Generative AI is reshaping HR, but Elvin Goh of Nanyang Polytechnic warns that without oversight, it could amplify biases in hiring.
Why it might not be the time to take up that job promotion
While not completely without its merits, ‘dry promotions’ add extra responsibilities onto employees, without a corresponding increase in pay.
Healthy work-life balance top factor for talent retention
A recent HRM Asia poll highlighted how firms that support work-life balance through flexible work options can create happier employees.
Navigating change by overcoming resistance and fostering resilience
With a focus on social sustainability, organisations can develop resilience and agility that can help their people thrive in the face of change.
Tech transformation: Change leadership in HR is the real problem
To drive tech-powered transformations, new strategies are needed for change leadership in HR, writes Mercer’s Jess von Bank.
Leaders need to act now to build future-ready organisations
At Standard Chartered, the focus is on creating an inclusive work environment that provides employees with opportunities to gain the right skills for growth.
Balancing the human touch with digital transformation
Amidst Singapore’s high turnover and flexible work mandates, HR Path’s Lee Teck Seng highlights the importance of adaptability and GenAI.
Leveraging employee engagement to drive workforce transformation
Effective communication, technology, and driving purpose are all tools that can elevate employee engagement for organisations.
Singapore’s parental leave policies foster a family-friendly workforce
Singapore’s enhanced parental leave policies aim to support working parents while encouraging greater father involvement.
Leading inclusively: Harnessing personality for organisational success
Zsolt Feher, Vice-President of Business Development, Hogan Assessments, discusses how organisations can cultivate and grow inclusive leaders in the workplace.
Rethinking talent and compensation in a shifting economic landscape
Workplaces have redefined employee wellness and flexibility while challenging traditional compensation models, writes Carta’s Bhavik Vashi.
Singapore unveils expanded parental leave and jobseeker support scheme
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced new policies including 10 weeks of shared parental leave and financial aid for displaced employees.
Women’s wages surge in Australia as gender pay gap narrows
Australia’s gender pay gap has dropped to an all-time low of 11.5% with women’s weekly earnings rising significantly since 2022.
Securing women’s place at work: Driving change and creating equity
Allianz’s #Shesecures programme is empowering female leaders to thrive at work and to be agents of change in their communities.
Gushcloud swipes right on employee benefits
Gushcloud partners with Tinder to offer employees in South-East Asia company-sponsored subscriptions and Tinder Leave for enhanced social wellbeing.
Closing the gender gap in APAC: Elevating the system, not women
To foster an equitable work environment, organisations should set clear guidelines to support women aspiring to take on leadership positions.
Singapore’s wage council begins talks on 2024-25 pay guidelines
Despite modest wage growth and inflation, Singapore’s real wages rose by 0.4% in 2022 and 2023, with further increases expected.
Hybrid work models and higher pay reshape Singapore’s gig economy
Singapore’s gig economy is booming, with a 50% surge in job applications and rising earnings in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
Why organisations have got the RTO debate all wrong
Instead of caring about where employees work, leaders should devote more time to support employees in achieving their key objectives.
DBS reinforces commitment to innovation and employee growth
Bridging divides, maintaining competitiveness, and fostering meaningful employee engagement remain key focus points for DBS.
Nurturing connections: EX transcends the passion for coffee at Starbucks
At Starbucks, employee experience is about cultivating an organisational culture where employees feel valued and connected.
Digital overload taking a toll on employees
Fear of missing out (FoMO) and an information overload are linked to stress and burnout, a study from the University of Nottingham has revealed.