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.
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.
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.
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.
Mental health support lacking in Singapore’s workplaces
Seven in 10 employees in Singapore regularly experience stress at work and do not feel sufficient support from their employers.
CHRO Philippines 2024: Innovation for the workforce
At CHRO Philippines 2024, HR leaders will be able to learn strategies and share ideas to develop a better and stronger workforce for 2024.
AI too costly to replace employees at this point, study reveals
While concerns of AI taking over people’s jobs are an actual concern, a study from MIT has shown that AI might be too expensive to replace humans currently.
New wage hike will affect small firms: Thai tripartite committee
The push to implement higher wage hike soon after the most recent one went into effect will affect small firms harder, says Thai tripartite wage committee.
Tips from a unicorn founder on re-evaluating HR tech in 2024
Organisations all have unique priorities, but certain checkpoints can help most employers gain clarity when re-examining HR tech.
Minimum wage in the Philippines not sufficient for employees
Despite a rise in the minimum wage rate for employees in the Philippines, a study has shown that this increase has failed to keep up with food prices.
More employees in Singapore seeking to upskill in 2024
Employees in Singapore are motivated to learn new things for the sake of their careers, as many are motivated by factors such as the rise of gen AI.
Human Development: The focal point of building a talent pipeline
Organisations can tap into the varied aspects of human development to develop a consistent and robust talent pipeline.
Thomson Reuters CPO: Reskilling for AI requires ‘adaptability quotient’
Organisations must express a high adaptability quotient to succeed in upskilling and reskilling for artificial intelligence.
Is your organisation doing enough to empower sandwiched managers?
Successful organisations recognise the value of inter-generational teams and equip their key players with vital human relationship competencies.
Work in the office full-time? Never again, says Atlassian
Tech firm Atlassian has released a report accounting for its first 1,000 days of working with a distributed workforce with one conclusion: it’s here to stay.
CEOs see positive upwards trends for 2024
More CEOs are, in comparison to 2023, becoming more optimistic about global economic prospects, doubling their numbers from the year before.
Bolstered by new tech, is on-demand pay now a ‘table stakes’ benefit?
Can organisations gain a competitive advantage over the competition by offering employees with on-demand pay benefits?
Are organisations prepared for the future of AI?
Leaders surveyed in a new report reveal that their organisations are not currently prepared to fully handle the ramifications of AI.
More employees in Singapore plan to leave current jobs
Seeking better work-life balance, salaries, and new career opportunities, more employees are open to leaving their current positions for new jobs.
The key role of culture in sustaining organisational performance
What are some of the top cultural characteristics and priorities that organisations need to focus on to be successful in the future?