Despite an increasing number of employees returning to the office, they also recognise the benefits of working from home.
Demand for AI expertise is surging as employers seek individuals proficient in ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion.
Changing demographics and rising living costs make it difficult for older adults to contemplate retirement, raising the age profile of the workforce.
The seekMAX platform provides content that supports employees with career advice and ways to upskill and grow their careers.
As the talent war continues to intensify, employers in Malaysia are looking to invest in benefits that differentiate them from the competition.
The creation of the Group CSO role highlights OCBC’s focus on sustainability, a key pillar of its corporate strategy.
Increasing gender equality remains a priority for Japan, where women have reached a 53.2% employment rate.
While job employment in Australia continues to defy expectation, the Reserve Bank of Australia is expecting moderate growth for the rest of 2023.
The country’s workforce is ageing rapidly, with the mean average age projected to reach 50 by 2030 and 53.7 by 2050, surpassing the OECD average.
While employers are more inclined to hire graduates from prominent business schools, job seekers are expected to develop more skills for the future.
As the workforce continues to age, organisations need to offer more than just compensation to attract and retain older employees.
The minimum wage has been set at 9,860 won (US$7.80), resulting in a monthly salary of nearly 2.07 million won (US$1,638) for employees.
More employees, especially those who are raising children, will look to quit if their organisation do not offer more flexible work options.
The Philippines’ Senate continues to consider nationwide wage hikes in response to public demand for fair compensation.
Singapore is taking the lead in workforce productivity as new trends reshape office dynamics and employee engagement.
Employers are urged to review workplace policies and consider accommodation and alternative arrangements to ensure compliance.
Organisations can drive future growth by identifying trends and opportunities, says HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 speaker Go Ashokh Menon.
As of June 2023, there are 1.91 million salaried women in their 60s in South Korea, which has contributed to a rise in female employment rates.
These graduates have higher chances of securing medium-skill work, improving employment prospects and skills development opportunities.
Creating a workplace where all employees can bring their true and authentic selves to work is the goal of a Samsung Electronics DE&I leader.
Standardising further education, diversifying directors, and prioritising ESG in the boardroom are essential to enhancing progress on sustainability.
The argument was made in response to a proposal by former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett to reduce the salaries of public employees who work from home.
While more HR leaders are exploring its potential use cases, only a small number have already implemented generative AI in their organisations.
As part of the proposed model, mandatory salary increments will be introduced annually to address wage inequality.
More must be done to help employees who may be adversely impacted as the use of AI in the workplace increases, says the OECD.
In the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore ranks high on the number of unpaid hours, leading to an unhealthy work-life balance for employees.
Employees who take part in mindfulness exercises are less likely to experience anxiety and depression symptoms compared to those who do not.
A Chinese medicine hall’s digital transformation journey showcases the importance of skills upgrading in revitalising traditional businesses.
Through initiatives such as Women’s Employment Action Plan, progress continues to be made in women’s education and workforce participation.
Job applicants might be missing out on this deceptively simple factor during job interviews with recruiters: relatability.