Australia pushes minimum wage increase to address gender pay gap
The government emphasises women’s overrepresentation in low-wage positions and advocates for an increase in minimum wage.
Index to track women-friendly workplace policies launched in Asia
The first of its kind in the region, the Women Workplace Index will collect data from multiple firms into a publicly accessible database.
Employees in Japan fatigued over cherry blossoms viewing
Employees are citing events such as these as similar to “work” and would prefer to not use their free time taking part in them.
Is HR really ready for generative AI? Probably not
While HR leaders are already embracing AI, too often, they are doing so without developing AI guiding principles.
Malaysia faces STEM talent drain as salaries stagnant
Amidst Malaysia’s evolving job landscape and the rise of the gig economy, stagnant salaries threaten to undermine STEM talent retention.
Leadership strategies in 2024 for CHROs and their organisations
The CHRO Symposium at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 will be the place to be for CHROs looking to explore trends in HR.
Flexible work arrangements prevail among organisations in New Zealand
Organisations in New Zealand are embracing flexible work with four out of five offering flexible hours and over two-fifths allowing remote work.
Singapore job market sees surge in new positions
Business expansions are driving a surge in newly created roles, driving upskilling and reskilling needs, says the Ministry of Manpower.
Cartelux bolsters leadership with strategic hires
Cartelux bolsters HR capabilities with Carla McAloon as Head of People/Talent and Kae Hum as Global Head of Enterprise Sales.
Organisations across Japan to observe the country’s biggest wage hike
Rengo, Japan’s largest trade union group, has announced the biggest salary raises on record for employees after protracted negotiations.
Wage gap between executives and employees in South Korea widens
The average salary for executives in the country has risen to more than 10 times the rate of average salary employees.
Nearly half of employers in Asia expect to raise salaries in 2024
While most organisations intend to raise salaries, the number of organisations to offer bonuses and raises has fallen.
Gen Z is struggling with in-person interactions. How HR can help
Following the push to bring employees back into offices, nearly half of Gen Z employees say they have had uncomfortable interactions with colleagues.
The 5 characteristics of a top HR product
Steve Boese, HRE’s Inside HR Tech Columnist, shares what traits a good HR product must have to become successful in 2024 and beyond.
More employees in Singapore feel alone and isolated at work
Over half of employees in Singapore lack trusted work relationships, fostering isolation, while others doubt workplace commitment to openness.
Pelindo weighs four-day workweek pilot for Indonesia’s SOEs
The Indonesian port operator cautiously welcomes a government trial that offers Fridays off but highlights challenges for 24/7 operations.
Minimum wage adjustments unlikely to drive inflation, study finds
Recent analysis in Australia shows no consistent link between minimum wage hikes and inflation, challenging traditional economic narratives.
Employees in Australia not equipped to handle new AI technology
A new study has shown that organisations in Australia are not ready to handle the disruption Gen AI will enact on the workforce.
When reskilling for new technology is right, and how to do it effectively
Supported by technology and the right strategy, reskilling can drive employee satisfaction, retention, and develop critical employee skills.
Five things to prioritise when it comes to the application process
A recruiter shares his opinion of what applicants should be doing to make themselves stand out from others.
South Korean firm pioneers 24/7 childcare to boost employee retention
Hana Financial Group’s dedication to childcare spans beyond new initiatives, with 100 daycare centres built since 2018.
Malaysia allocates RM30m for employees in SMEs to upskill
The grant aims to enhance younger employees in terms of job preparedness and welfare, and to encourage more employers to invest in employees.
Dell to implement a stricter RTO mandate for employees
Employees who choose to work remotely full-time will be ineligible for promotions or new roles, per Dell’s new policy.
The Philippines advances bill for senior employment
A legislation has been proposed to facilitate employment for seniors, with DOLE tasked to match them with suitable jobs.
2 Cents: Love your job, but don’t forget to live your life
Is it myopic for managers to continue to use the willingness to work extra hours as a benchmark to assess the performances of employees?
Human development in the evolving ASEAN workplace
AHDO Human Development Summit redefines HR in ASEAN, merging tradition with human development to empower professionals for the future.
GenAI upskilling for higher productivity and performance
Discover how GenAI has the potential to reshape business and empower employees in an insightful webinar by Coursera for Business.
Malaysia considers cost pressures in minimum wage review
The minimum wage review needs to include stakeholders, employees and employers before being implemented, says FMM President.
Business agility: The golden key to a future-proof workforce
Business agility can unlock the potential for a workforce capable of addressing any challenge, suggests Kris Wadia.
South-East Asia sees an increase in women on the board of directors
While the global rate of females on corporate boards is seeing an uptick of representation, more can be done to raise these numbers.