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.
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.
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.
Cognizant latest firm in India to ask employees to return back to the office
The firm’s CEO has asked its India-based employees to work onsite in the office three times a week, calling this new hybrid model,”the future of work”.
Firms in Australia learn to support employees facing family violence
Over 3,500 downloads of a podcast signal Australians’ active engagement with the government’s paid FDV leave initiative.
On this Employee Appreciation Day, why personalisation is key
Employee Appreciation Day is an opportunity for employers to recognise their employees, which, experts say, should happen year-round.
APAC leads the way in creating workplace gender diversity
While most CEOs appointed between 2022 and 2023 are male, more organisations have turned to female leaders, particularly in the APAC region.
Gen Z and millennials willing to quit jobs for better mental health
Gen Z and millennials will quit for their mental health and wellbeing, redefining what it means to be loyal to an employer in 2024.
Workday expands HR tech portfolio with acquisition of HiredScore
The acquisition aims to enhance talent management by offering data-driven insights solutions for improved recruiting and mobility.
Sharing of paternity leave uptake in big Japanese firms now mandatory
Thanks to newly introduced legislation, big firms need to set and share targets with the Japanese government on paternity uptake.
Drinks after work? More Kiwis seek post-work socialising
More Kiwi employees are voluntarily spending time with their colleagues after work for post-work drinks, despite working remotely for long periods of time.
Many organisations in Australia failing to close the gender pay gap
A first-of-its-kind report has revealed that large organisations in Australia still tend to pay their male employees higher salaries than female employees.
Giving employees a festive bonus not unheard of, says SPCAAM
Employers in Malaysia are more than able to give employees a festive financial bonus, says non-profit organisation.
Wage hikes in the Philippines: Leave it to the wage boards
When it comes to wage hikes in the Philippines, only tripartite regional wage boards should be the ones to make decisions on when to implement, say critics.
South Korea sees shift in parental leave trends
Despite a slight decline in men taking paternity leave, women still make up 72% of parental leave takers in 2023 in South Korea.
Tata doubles down on return-to-office policy
K Kristhivasan, CEO of TCS, underscored the irreplaceable value of in-person learning experiences and cast doubt on remote work’s efficacy for growth.
South Korea sees surge in elderly workforce participation
The number of South Koreans aged 70 and older still engaged in work reached 1.55 million in January 2024, marking an 11.4% from the previous year.
Women in India exit over work-life balance concerns
In comparison to their male counterparts, more women are leaving their current jobs as they prioritise work-life balance.
Fresh graduates in Singapore get paid more but fewer find jobs
A recent graduate employment survey has revealed a surge in fresh graduate salaries but a drop in securing full-time roles.
More job opportunities that specialise in Gen AI learning to emerge
Gen AI expertise that can be utilised to intervene in threats will be in demand in the next few years thanks to the rise of the technology, says tech CEO.
Employees in Japan earning more, and feeling less satisfied
While many employees in Japan have turned to side jobs for extra cash, this has failed to allow them to achieve their desired income.
Remote work drives increased workforce diversity
A surge in remote work for parents and people with disabilities has narrowed the participation gap with the general workforce.
Gradual wage hike and workforce upskilling debated in the Philippines
The proposed P100 wage increase in the Philippines has prompted calls for staged implementation and workforce development to fuel economic growth.
Employees in New Zealand want to work remotely more often
While more employees want to work remotely more often, many cannot do so because of mandated onsite workdays and hesitance from employers.