Concerns raised over Closing Loopholes legislation in Australia
A business group has disputed the passing of the Right to Disconnect amendment, saying its implications has not been carefully considered.
South Korea unleashes AI revolution to address workforce shortage
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has unveiled an AI master plan for autonomous manufacturing.
How HR can turn the tide on employee turnover this year
With more employees working to live and not living to work, HR leaders must closely monitor data about the market and their respective workforce.
Employees in Hong Kong seek flexibility in their work arrangements
When seeking new job opportunities, employees in Hong Kong are prioritising the freedom to choose where and when they work over other benefits.
Job switching hits six-year low in Singapore
Job stability prevails in Singapore as a decline in employee mobility spans all ages and industries, signalling a shift in career priorities.
Creating responsible and sustainable workplaces in Singapore
A new report by Rothman & Roman has highlighted some of the best practices of organisations when it comes to employee communication for ESG projects.
Workday names Carl Eschenbach as CEO to lead next phase of growth
Carl Eschenbach takes the helm for the next phase of growth, partnering with Co-Founder Aneel Bhusri’s strategic guidance.
Payroll evolution: Enhancing accuracy, compliance, and employee experience
A good payroll system forms the backbone of any organisation to ensure employee retention and efficiency, a recent ADP webinar discussed.
Building female leaders of the future with mentorship
Developing successful mentorship programmes can help organisations enable a cycle of diverse leadership, especially for female employees.
Singapore labour landscape confronts challenges amid retrenchments surge
Retrenchment surged to 14,320 in 2023, doubling the previous year’s figure, though a Q4 decline hinted at sector-specific challenges.
Successful employment relationships key to remote work success
Employment Hero’s Co-Founder Ben Thompson urges organisations to prioritise trust and clear communication in global remote work.
CHRO Philippines: Transcending workforce strategies
CHRO Philippines 2024 will let HR leaders gather in Metro Manila to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the year ahead.
The three things CEOs should stop doing in 2024
A CEO gives his opinion on three factors that other leaders should give up on to ensure a happier, more effective organisation in 2024.
How to win the talent war with employee engagement
Leaders are turning to new ways of engagement to attract new talent and cultivate existing ones for great workplace culture.
HR transformation in 2024: Doing more with less
There are some key transformation strategies HR leaders can deploy to help drive their organisation forward in 2024.
Working with the right partner for employee betterment
Katoen Natie’s Janet Lim details the unique set of challenges providing benefits for her workforce, with help from Howden.
Are job applicants receptive to being assessed by AI?
AI-enabled tools may seem to create impartiality for the recruitment process, but do job applicants trust AI assessment when it comes to hiring?
Online platform for lower wage employees in Singapore launched
The platform, known as the Progressive Wage Portal (PW Portal), will allow employees to see if their wages are concurrent with what is due to them.
9 ways HR leaders can embrace the ‘opportunity of uncertainty’
HR leaders are increasingly having to lean into new skills and strategic savvy to ensure the workforce and leadership can thrive through uncertainty.
Employees in Singapore want to leave their jobs after two years
Employees in Singapore are looking to switch employers after two years due to reasons like pay, better career progression, and lack of recognition.
Income gap between genders in rural India still wide
There is a rising share of women in salaried employment, but at the same time, the gender wage gap between both sexes still persist.
Why team learning can smoothen the learning curve
By tapping into the power of team learning and collective experiences, organisations can speed up the learning process and make it more inclusive.
How tech can ‘democratise’ employee rewards and recognition
Workplace recognition tech can incentivise behaviours aligned with orgaisational culture and key performance indicators.
Salaries in Malaysia expected to remain flat for 2024
Malaysia and Singapore are expected to see salaries plateau in 2024, in comparison to some of their neighbours which are expected to increase.
Annual wage negotiations in Japan kick off
The goal of these wage negotiations is to reach a pay hike of 5% and more across large and smaller organisations to beat inflationary pressures.
More employees in New Zealand productive thanks to FWA
A researcher from Massey University attributed the results to the trust and flexibility from managers and leaders, leading to higher productivity and creativity.
6 ways to strengthen the role of middle managers
What can organisations do to empower middle managers to successfully lead the business and teams under their charge?
ESG measures usage increase across APAC firms
Recent polls have discovered that across the APAC markets, more firms are implementing ESG measures across their executive incentive plans.
How employees can reframe jealousy to better themselves
Jealousy, says research, can be used to motivate and push employees out of negative thought patterns, motivating them to strategise better relationships.
One in five employees experience violence at work: ILO
The International Labour Organisation has released a report emphasising the need to use frameworks that encourage collective action against violence at work.