‘Tis the season for ‘job cuffing.’ How to avoid the trend
HR should think proactively about “job cuffing” during the slow winter months to avoid disruptions and talent loss.
Employees to work from home as Covid-19 cases rise in the Philippines
The Department of Labour and Employment is encouraging employees to work from home to curb the spread of the virus.
The three strategies to resolve conflict at work
As 2024 approaches, managers should use key workplace dispute resolution strategies to manage their teams and boost morale.
How Atlassian adapts to challenges in global hybrid work
Despite reporting largely successful remote work policies, fine-tuning is still needed and challenges lie ahead for hybrid work, explains Atlassian’s Co-CEO.
Changing landscape of self-employment in Australia
Australia’s employment landscape has changed in the past decade with traditional employers declining and part-time self-employment on the rise.
Generative AI: Catalyst for job growth or automation threat?
Tech Mahindra’s CEO CP Gurnani sees generative AI creating more jobs, challenging fears of workforce disruptions, and advocating adaptability.
How neurodiverse women can thrive in the workplace
Embracing workplace authenticity and flexibility for neurodiverse individuals fosters innovation, success, and a more inclusive environment.
Navigating gender inclusivity in Asia’s corporate landscape
Gender inclusivity challenges persist, stressing the vital role of transparency and flexibility in cultivating an inclusive work environment.
The 3 ways that men can participate in gender equity at work
When it comes to gender imbalance at work, male leaders need to step up and be a part of the discussion.
Malaysia embraces gen AI amidst skills gap concerns
Gen AI’s flexibility potential is met with a skills gap challenge in Malaysia, as employers lag in providing essential training.
DOLE reminds employers of holiday pay rules for December
Employees who have to work during national holidays at the end of the year need to be paid fully, says the governmental department.
Drop in remote work among employees in Australia
While more employees are working from the office, the rate of employees working from home is expected to remain steady.
Future-proofing talent: Redesigning jobs and HR in Singapore
In the second of a 2-part article, Workforce Singapore’s Julia Ng delves into job redesign and talent strategies in Singapore’s workforce.
‘The year of efficiency’: Industry leaders forecast 2024 HR trends
Industry leaders, spanning from the C-suite to think tanks, shared their insights on the anticipated HR trends for 2024.
Singapore labour market shows signs of cooling as job vacancies decline
Job vacancies in Singapore dip to 78,400 in September 2023, down from 126,000 in March, with growth sectors playing a pivotal role.
Work-life balance prioritised by employees in Vietnam
Employees in Vietnam are more likely to stay in organisations that prioritised work-life balance, a recent study showed.
Gossip at work? Go ahead, it’s beneficial to your employees
Workplace gossip can be a factor in reducing employee turnover and boosting positive feelings amongst employees.
Breaking the silence: How to boost meeting participation
Improve participation in meetings by reshaping structures and encouraging preparedness to address organisational challenges.
Salary growth in Hong Kong stalls in 2024
Employers in Hong Kong are expected to prioritise cost control in 2024, leaving many employees sceptical about salary increases.
CHRO Singapore: Elevating HR leadership for future-ready workforce
The evolving work landscape, technology, and organisational culture were key topics HR leaders discussed at CHRO Singapore.
Why empathy is the missing link in leadership
The importance of empathy in fostering innovation and engagement faces challenges as managers have difficulty expressing it effectively.
Strategies to fix broken work communication
Common communication challenges occur, and leaders must address them head-on for better synergy between teams.
Building a future-ready workforce to address talent challenges
In the first of a 2-part article, Workforce Singapore’s Julia Ng discusses talent challenges and strategies for workforce transformation.
Malaysia unveils strategic report to close workforce talent gaps
Key industry and academia leaders in Malaysia have joined forces through the Industry-Academia Collaborative initiative.
Employers in Singapore maintain bonus commitment
Larger organisations exhibit a trend towards generous bonuses, while a slight decline in 3%-5% salary increments is noted.
Employers legally responsible for preventing sexual harassment at work
The Australian Human Rights Commission is now legally empowered to enforce rules to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Taiwan sees average monthly wages rise in recovery
Taiwan continues to enjoy rising employment, but at slower rates due to the rise in inflation amid post-pandemic recovery.
Minimum wage hike stalled in Thailand
Thailand’s PM Srettha Thavisin expressed dissatisfaction with the wage hike proposed, deeming it insufficient to tackle living costs.
Facilities for disabled people in Japan face serious labour shortage
Due to the rising ageing population and low wages, labour shortages in facilities for disabled people are increasing.
Malaysia eyes reforms to reduce reliance on foreign employees in 2024
The country plans to develop a support system, addressing MSMEs concerns before implementing progressive wage policies.