Indonesia boosts employee wellbeing with Fridays off
The initiative from the Indonesian government offers employees two long weekends monthly to emphasise wellbeing in the workforce.
Balancing employer and employee needs in the ever-changing workplace
Rob Squires, VP and Head of Sales for Asia and Japan, Dayforce, shares key findings from Dayforce’s 14th annual Pulse of Talent report.
Paradox announces appointment of Adam Godson to CEO
The organisation has also announced Aaron Matos’ move as Founder to Executive Chairman of the organisation, and will serve as advisor to Godson.
#IWD2024: Inclusivity in the workplace as exemplified by leaders
Shyn Yee Ho-Strangas of PropertyGuru discusses why inclusivity must include leadership, and how they work hand in hand.
Japanese unions demand highest wage hikes in 30 years
Fuelled by inflation and labour shortages, a historic 5.85% wage hike demand has been called for as labour negotiations continue.
#IWD2024: Stepping up to be a great leader at SPH Media
Teo Lay Lim of SPH Media shares how she believes organisations can identify leaders and retain their best talent.
AI arises: A new era of employee focus and empowerment
A new revolution in the technology-human convergence is creating a new era of employee focus and empowerment.
Q1 2024 eMagazine Issue
The HRM Magazine Asia Q1 2024 issue highlights a new era of employee focus and empowerment.
#IWD2024: Mental health a keystone in employee benefits
Organisations need to navigate the nuances of mental health and wellbeing affecting women, says Larisa Beckhouse Okeke, Cigna Healthcare.
#IWD2024: The future of technology is diverse and inclusive
Dr Shang Gao shares the importance of keeping technology inclusive and accessible to all employees regardless of gender, race, and backgrounds.
Unlocking human capital potential amidst economic flux
Employment Hero’s 2024 Sentiment Report illustrates the optimism and resilience of SMEs, and offers guidance for strategic growth.
#IWD2024: Creating inclusive societies within workplaces
Toyin Ope of Visa shares the importance of teams inherently understanding inclusivity to inspire it in the workplace.
#IWD2024: Celebrating female employees’ achievements
Preventing bias and promoting diversity will help to boost recognition and the achievements of female employees in the workplace.
Struggling with retention? Improve how recruiters, hiring managers work
Recruiters should play the leadership role in building or reestablishing an effective talent acquisition partnership with hiring managers.
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.