MOM: Employees should continue WFH after circuit breaker
Employees in Singapore should go to the office only when there is no alternative and checks will be conducted to make sure companies comply.
Citi Singapore offers 6 principles for the return to workplace
The majority of Citi Singapore employees will continue to work from home until July, even as Singapore eases ‘circuit breaker’ measures on June 2.
8.4 million jobs in Thailand at risk due to COVID-19
The country’s unemployment rate is also set to increase to 3-4%, a level not seen since the 1997/98 Asian financial crisis.
More employees feel the need to be ‘always on’ at work
More employees in Singapore also find themselves working more after work hours and on weekends, according to the latest survey.
Google set for partial reopening of workplace
From July 6, Google buildings in more cities will reopen with 10% capacity, which will be increased to 30% by September.
Is remote working creating happier employees?
A new workforce survey found that employees are happier now than before COVID-19 struck.
Smart WFM expands into Asia with new Singapore office
The expansion follows considerable demand in Asia for workforce management (WFM) and HR services and software, said Smart WFM.
Japanese employee fired for being out of frame in video call
Besides being told his chin was out of frame and his knee was seen on screen, he was also wearing a cardigan during one of the video calls.
Malaysia employers to provide accommodation for foreign workers
Employers in Malaysia will be given a three-month grace period to make arrangements before enforcement starts on September 1.
Cybercrime continues to be a threat as remote working grows
Organisations need to put a strong focus on security for remote working, said a new report from Verizon Business.
Singapore’s COVID-19 support measures rise to nearly S$100 billion
The $33 billion Fortitude Budget is the fourth budget introduced this year by the Singapore Government, and will be focused on jobs.
5 key areas HR needs to focus on during COVID-19
HR policies and practices are constantly being reviewed and reshaped, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the way we work.
Nearly half of Hong Kong employees actively looking for new job
The latest survey also shows that more than eight in 10 Hong Kong employees are concerned about job security this year.
Facebook to embrace permanent remote work
The social media and tech giant expects half of its workforce to work remotely over the next five to 10 years.
Qualtrics names Brigid Archibald as new managing director, APJ
Archibald replaces Bill McMurray, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, and will be based in the US.
Employee engagement in the new world of work
Speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Lorna Borenstein, CEO and Founder of Grokker, says employers must rethink how they engage their people.
Talent Experience is the strategic priority in a world of remote work
To survive and thrive in the new world of work, organisations will need more agile processes, workflows and people.
WorkVue launched to help organisations improve agility and resilience
The AI-driven software enables organisations to deconstruct jobs, evaluate work alternatives and reconfigure tasks into new, more optimal jobs.
Organisations urged to prioritise employee well-being
A new Mercer study said companies need to rethink their approach to mental well-being as a return to the workplace looms.
Steve Boese: Make decisions for the long-term
Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Steve Boese cautioned organisations on how their actions during the COVID-19 pandemic will shape their future.
LinkedIn connecting and strengthening online communities
The new LinkedIn Virtual Events solution provides a tighter integration between existing features on LinkedIn Live, LinkedIn Events and LinkedIn Pages.
Singapore companies insufficiently prepared for cyber-attacks
Despite majority of people working remotely due to the pandemic, companies in Singapore are insufficiently prepared for cyber-attacks.
Employees told to continue telecommuting “to the maximum extent”
As Singapore exits the circuit breaker on June 1, employers are urged to continue allowing telecommuting “to the maximum extent”.
John Sumser: Building fully data-driven decision processes
Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, John Sumser described the “incredible opportunity” for companies to build a fully data-driven decision process for the future.
A new blueprint for HR: The next wave of HR transformation
Speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Gaurava Sahi, Expert Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, urged the HR industry to start thinking differently.
More investment required to reinvent workforce
A new Deloitte study found that only 16% of business leaders expect to significantly increase investment in the continual reinvention of the workforce over the next three years.
DBS pledges no layoffs, to create 2000 jobs this year
The new jobs will be a mix of openings for fresh graduates to apply as trainees, as well as more specialised roles for seasoned professionals.
Jason Averbook: The Now of Work
Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Jason Averbook urged organisations to embrace the new Now of Work by changing how they think and work.
Are companies equipped to return to the workplace?
The World Health Organisation urged businesses to develop action plans before allowing employees back to the workplace.
Josh Bersin: The big reset in HR Tech
Speaking exclusively at the HR Tech Fest Connect, Josh Bersin discusses how the HR technology market will evolve in this new world of work.