Employees to have the right of ‘offline rest’ added in China’s labour laws
China is considering amending labour laws to add working laws that clearly set boundaries on online overtime and compensation.
#IWD2024: Cultivating inclusivity and diversity for women at work
Providing better benefits and encouraging flexible work processes can encourage more women to join traditionally male-dominated industries.
#IWD2024: Why inclusivity is the lifeblood of Linklaters
Laure de Panafieu of Linklaters Singapore shares what inclusivity means to her and how organisations can do better to bring inclusivity to their workplace.
Organisations making progress on gender equality
Despite representing over 40% of employees in EBMOs, women are still underrepresented in managerial roles, new data shows.
Fearful of AI in HR? How to work better with the tech
Generative AI is revolutionising HR, but it is crucial that organisations see this as an opportunity rather than a threat, writes Jason Averbook.
Top HR issues take centre stage at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Global thought leaders will gather at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 to offer insights on navigating the evolving HR landscape.
Not ready to retire? Employees in Singapore have the choice to work
By 2030, the retirement and re-employment ages will be increased to 65 and 70 respectively, and employees who choose to stay employed must be supported.
HR’s green revolution: How they are leading the sustainability change
HR has emerged as a pivotal force in driving ESG integration, fostering sustainability, purpose, and employee engagement in modern organisations.
Why employees should disconnect from work, and feel good about it
While legislation can serve as a foundation for employees to disconnect from work, true change requires a cultural shift.
South Korea’s income disparity widens, bonuses reflect wage trends
A study highlights the growing income gap in South Korea, as the top 0.1% of employees receive bonuses vastly outpacing the average employee.
Gig employees in Malaysia to enjoy same rights as formal employees
Malaysia has established a Gig Workers Commission to protect and safeguard the welfare of gig employees in the country.
Recreating the ‘watercooler effect’ to boost innovation and culture
Not constantly being in the office does not mean that organisations cannot boost employee engagement and build culture in a hybrid work setting.
Female employees in Singapore can expect more support in 2024
Besides fighting workplace gender discrimination, new legislation will also offer more opportunities for women to find themselves back into the workforce.
Taiwan sees progress in gender pay equality
Following the pandemic’s peak, Taiwan has seen the gender hourly wage gap narrowed to its smallest gap in 13 years.
Nearly 70% of disabled employees in Malaysia regain employment
Disabled people who lost their jobs between 2020 to 2022 due to the pandemic have now found jobs thanks to recent government initiatives.
AI platform aims to transform APAC’s employment landscape
Connecting over 40 million people, SEEK’s new combined platform is designed to allow employers and employees to find talent and jobs more easily.
Two strategies to help take inclusion in the workplace deeper
Confronting the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a strategic necessity for businesses seeking to thrive in a connected world.
Cognizant latest firm in India to ask employees to return back to the office
The firm’s CEO has asked its India-based employees to work onsite in the office three times a week, calling this new hybrid model,”the future of work”.
Firms in Australia learn to support employees facing family violence
Over 3,500 downloads of a podcast signal Australians’ active engagement with the government’s paid FDV leave initiative.
On this Employee Appreciation Day, why personalisation is key
Employee Appreciation Day is an opportunity for employers to recognise their employees, which, experts say, should happen year-round.
APAC leads the way in creating workplace gender diversity
While most CEOs appointed between 2022 and 2023 are male, more organisations have turned to female leaders, particularly in the APAC region.
Gen Z and millennials willing to quit jobs for better mental health
Gen Z and millennials will quit for their mental health and wellbeing, redefining what it means to be loyal to an employer in 2024.
Forget fixed hours and embrace flexibility
Job van der Voort, CEO and Co-Founder of Remote, elaborates on the transformative power of asynchronous work for global organisations.
How diversity backlash is affecting DEI efforts in the workplace
A recent survey by i4cp and Human Resource Executive shows employer support for DEI remains robust, despite growing public criticism.
Workday expands HR tech portfolio with acquisition of HiredScore
The acquisition aims to enhance talent management by offering data-driven insights solutions for improved recruiting and mobility.
Sharing of paternity leave uptake in big Japanese firms now mandatory
Thanks to newly introduced legislation, big firms need to set and share targets with the Japanese government on paternity uptake.
Drinks after work? More Kiwis seek post-work socialising
More Kiwi employees are voluntarily spending time with their colleagues after work for post-work drinks, despite working remotely for long periods of time.
How HR can cultivate essential change skills in employees
Organisations need HR to craft multi-fold strategies for developing and embedding change skills across the workforce.
Many organisations in Australia failing to close the gender pay gap
A first-of-its-kind report has revealed that large organisations in Australia still tend to pay their male employees higher salaries than female employees.
Giving employees a festive bonus not unheard of, says SPCAAM
Employers in Malaysia are more than able to give employees a festive financial bonus, says non-profit organisation.