Accenture appoints new leadership roles in South East Asia and Singapore

The company has named Ng Wee Wei as the Market Unit Lead for South East Asia, with Mark Tham to succeed Ng as Country Managing Director.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: Career flexibility and tech take centre stage

In the future of work, career flexibility is key, as is automating HR functions and exploring AI’s role in the workplace.
More workplace support for older women in Singapore called for

Older female employees in Singapore face stereotypes and career hurdles, as well as retirement and caregiving challenges, says a women’s group.
Race discrimination restricts access to leadership roles in Australia

Employers are showing bias and offering leadership positions to job applicants with English names over other ethnic minorities.
Taiwan sees steepest drop in average monthly wages in seven years

A sluggish economy and inflation lowered monthly wages 0.19% year-on-year, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: HR transformation in the future of work

With the evolution of the workplace, HR leaders must recognise and embrace both opportunities and challenges.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 2

Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 is jam-packed with presentations and innovations that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
Celebrating Asia’s top HR leaders and organisations

Winners of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 were recognised for setting the benchmark of excellence and innovation in the HR industry.
Are workplace meetings nothing more than an unwanted distraction?

While meetings are still important in helping employees do their jobs better, poorly designed ones create fatigue and sap productivity.
The three directions to become a great leader

To become better leaders, aspiring managers need to look above, across, and even below themselves in the organisation.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 1

HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 kicks off today, setting the stage for discussions on critical workforce challenges and innovative HR tech solutions.
What do next-gen leaders want in 2023?

Key elements to attract emerging millennial and Gen Z workforce include flexibility, learning and development, and purpose-driven work.
Everywhere Work: Challenges and how employers can adapt

Control over the work schedule is desired by most office employees, but only 43% are able to choose their work location.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: Asia’s largest HR reunion starts tomorrow

Attracting over 100 global brands and start-ups, HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 connects attendees with the best HR personalities and brands in the world.
Employed women in their 30s rising high in South Korea

Women in their 30s are making up higher numbers in South Korea’s working population, while numbers of men in the same age group are declining.
More organisations in Japan plan to raise wages in 2023

Over 60% of employers plan to raise wages in response to cost of living and talent retention needs, with many committing to at least a 3% increase.
Are employees getting short-changed during salary negotiations?

Job applicants are afraid to ask for higher salaries in jobs that push for altruism and charity, resulting in them losing out on more pay.
How to build a dynamic workforce of the future

Rachele Focardi, Founder, XYZ@Work, will be at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to share her expertise on multigenerational workforce dynamics.
Why organisations should prioritise kindness as a leadership strategy

Kindness fosters a healthy workplace culture that supports growth and resilience, as well as empathising with mistakes and learning from them.
Is the era of remote work over? OpenAI CEO believes so

ChatGPT-maker Sam Altman has expressed his dislike of a fully remote work model, calling it an experiment that has finished and failed.
Flexible work the new compact for employees in Singapore

Flexible work arrangements and better career opportunities are among NTUC’s goals to empower youths and caregivers.
Remote work may not benefit all employees, says IBM CEO

Remote work may stall the upward progression of an employee’s career, especially if they are looking to become leaders, said Arvind Krishna.
Workforce satisfaction declining among employees in Singapore

Many organisations risk losing their best talent by failing to build workforce resilience that meets their employees’ needs.
Developing lifelong learning skills essential for career changers

With lifelong employment on the decline, employees have to adapt and develop new skills to continue being employable.
Taking a long-term approach to career planning

Creating a fulfilling and stable career requires intentional career planning, including self-questioning as a first step.
Eagerness to accept job offers causing gender income wage gap

One of the key attributes to the income wage gap between genders can be due to the differences in job searching behaviour, says a new study.
Underemployment hinders Malaysian SMEs’ ability to find skilled employees

A Future of Work Taskforce could help SMEs create a skilled workforce that supports their growth, said the Small and Medium Enterprises Association.
Minimum wage hike inadequate for living costs, say HK labour groups

A recent revision has labour groups clamouring for a more regular review and increment of the minimum wage in Hong Kong.
Why global teams can help companies operate sustainably in Singapore

Charles Ferguson, General Manager, G-P, explains why building global teams and remote work can help organisations manage rising operating costs.
ASEAN Future of Work: Addressing post-pandemic workplace strategies

Discover the latest workplace strategies and insights from industry experts at ASEAN Future of Work, a key event during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023.