To disclose or not to disclose: The salary history dilemma
While sharing salary history may aid hiring managers in assessing a candidate’s market value, it risks perpetuating wage disparities for many jobseekers.
A four-day workweek? It’s not happening, say Singapore’s employers
An overwhelming majority of employers have rejected the notion of a four-day workweek, citing reasons like cost and loss of productivity.
Singapore’s AI growth: A game changer for talent management
The People Decoder’s Ksther Lim highlights Singapore’s rise as an AI hub, offering transformative opportunities for HR and talent management.
Return to office or face the sack, Starbucks employees told
Starting in January, corporate employees who fail to be in the office at least three days a week risk losing their jobs.
Smart tech and positive culture drives Canon’s workplace success
Canon Singapore’s Norman Ayob stresses that a people-centric work culture is key to retaining talent and driving organisational success.
Hiring and wage growth in Singapore to slow down in Q4
Hiring and wage growth are set to slow in Q4, despite strong Q3 employment gains in high-growth sectors like IT and healthcare.
Sustaining employee passion with job crafting
Job crafting empowers employees to shape tasks and goals, boosting engagement, satisfaction, and overall performance through sustained passion.
FedEx’s New VP for SEA leads efforts to strengthen people-first philosophy
In her new role, Bianca Wong will focus on creating an environment where employees are empowered to grow and thrive.
Grab employees told to return to office five days a week
Returning to a five-day work week aligns with Grab’s goals to do more for their mission and drive faster growth, says CEO Anthony Tan.
SHRI inspires shared responsibility via Hearts & Hands
SHRI’S new CSR initiative aims to build a legacy of positive change where shared responsibility is a cornerstone of sustainable success.
How Go-Ahead Singapore empowers its senior workforce
Go-Ahead Singapore is supporting senior employees with technology, wellness initiatives and flexible work opportunities.
Bridging trust key to leadership success in the age of Generative AI
Accenture’s research shows that there remains a trust deficit and a disconnect between leaders and employees when it comes to Gen AI.
HR Tech Asia 2025 ushers in a new era of HR innovation
HR Tech Asia 2025 is expanding to a four-day event showcasing the latest innovations in HR technology and workforce management.
What drives long-term career satisfaction? It’s all about the job
A meaningful job may be the key to lasting fulfilment for employees in the workplace and can potentially be far more impactful than great leadership.
Gen Z most anxious about AI job displacement
Many professionals fear AI will replace jobs, with Gen Z showing the highest anxiety by actively pursuing upskilling to stay competitive.
Taking a step towards safer and more inclusive roads in Singapore
Deliveroo Singapore’s Rider Safety Month champions road safety and inclusivity, and empowers riders to support persons with disabilities on shared roads.
Bridging the gap: Why organisations should prioritise mental health
It is in the best interest of organisations to provide improved workplace mental health support for an increasingly stressed workforce.
Monde Nissin stands strong with employees in the face of adversity
Prioritising employee safety and wellbeing during crises, Monde Nissan implements flexible work options and provides mental health resources.
South Korea’s female workforce hits record 10 million
From January to August 2024, an average of 10.15 million women were employed each month, marking a historic workforce milestone.
Employers, it’s time to reward and recognise your employees
Singapore’s National Wages Council has recommended that employers introduce wage increments, especially for lower-wage employees.
Lights, camera, action: Acting tops Singapore’s side hustle earnings
For freelancers in Singapore looking to bolster their income, acting is perhaps surprisingly the highest paying side hustle in town.
Why mental health should no longer be an afterthought for organisations
With more employees prioritising mental health, organisations must step up to demonstrate their commitment to their employees’ wellbeing.
Bridging the wellbeing gap: Employers rethink mental health
A growing emphasis on employee wellbeing reflects the urgent need to address mental health challenges in the workplace.
Want employees to return to office? Give them a reason to do so
Unilateral return-to-office mandates are backfiring because organisations are failing to understand employees’ needs and preferences.
Sustainability powers organisational success at Johnson Controls
Sustainability efforts at Johnson Controls boost environmental impact and foster collaboration, pride, and innovation in the workplace.
How HR can help build 21st-century women leaders
Women leaders are about to enter a changing workplace, where cultivating a few core characteristics can help move their careers forward.
Want to tackle mental health but unsure what to do? Help is on the way
By the first quarter of 2025, a set of guidelines will help employers in Singapore better support employees with mental health challenges.
APAC CEOs lead the charge in adaptive, inclusive leadership
CEOs in Asia-Pacific are prioritising innovation, sustainability, and AI regulation while embracing adaptive leadership and personal transformation.
The three most undesirable traits of leaders and how to fix them
Grant ‘Upbeat’ Bosnick highlights best practices that can help to create a more transparent, accountable and visionary leadership style.
Skills: Putting this new currency of work into action
At HR Tech, Mercer’s Ravin Jesuthasan explored how organisations can effectively lean into more fluid, agile talent structures, with a focus on skills.