The art of psychological detachment from work
Researcher Jane Gifkins unveils insights into achieving balance, emphasising psychological detachment for employee happiness and health.
Right to Disconnect bill in the Philippines faces employer pushback
The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Labour Code, allowing employees the right to disconnect after work hours.
Is waiting two years before a job switch a wise move?
Employees who change jobs too often are at a disadvantage when it comes to applying for new jobs, warns Kevin O’Leary.
Japan pushes for faster wage growth in 2024
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for accelerated wage growth in 2024, urging organisations to surpass this year’s increases.
Workplace bullying hits harder on men’s mental health
A recent study shows that male employees are more likely to be affected than female employees by bullying in the workplace.
Why hybrid work might be the key to success in 2024
In a recent HRM Asia poll, hybrid work was identified as a cornerstone for organisational success and employee wellbeing.
Wayfair CEO calls for long hours and work-life integration
Achieving success in a competitive business landscape requires hard work, fiscal responsibility, and unity, says CEO Niraj Shah.
Addressing emotional needs a key driver in employee retention
Employees are now prioritising emotional needs over traditional factors like pay and benefits for job satisfaction and retention, a study has found.
Increasing employment of disabled people in Cambodia
Cambodia is looking to increase the employment of disabled people, which currently number less than 1% of the workforce.
New Malaysia HR Minister unveils reform agenda
The inaugural Human Resources Policy aims to shape a resilient labour market to meet future challenges in Malaysia.
Thailand maintains modest minimum wage hike
Thailand affirms a minimum wage adjustment between 330 to 370 baht despite the Prime Minister’s push for higher thresholds.
Employees to work from home as Covid-19 cases rise in the Philippines
The Department of Labour and Employment is encouraging employees to work from home to curb the spread of the virus.
The three strategies to resolve conflict at work
As 2024 approaches, managers should use key workplace dispute resolution strategies to manage their teams and boost morale.
How Atlassian adapts to challenges in global hybrid work
Despite reporting largely successful remote work policies, fine-tuning is still needed and challenges lie ahead for hybrid work, explains Atlassian’s Co-CEO.
Changing landscape of self-employment in Australia
Australia’s employment landscape has changed in the past decade with traditional employers declining and part-time self-employment on the rise.
Generative AI: Catalyst for job growth or automation threat?
Tech Mahindra’s CEO CP Gurnani sees generative AI creating more jobs, challenging fears of workforce disruptions, and advocating adaptability.
How neurodiverse women can thrive in the workplace
Embracing workplace authenticity and flexibility for neurodiverse individuals fosters innovation, success, and a more inclusive environment.
The 3 ways that men can participate in gender equity at work
When it comes to gender imbalance at work, male leaders need to step up and be a part of the discussion.
Malaysia embraces gen AI amidst skills gap concerns
Gen AI’s flexibility potential is met with a skills gap challenge in Malaysia, as employers lag in providing essential training.
DOLE reminds employers of holiday pay rules for December
Employees who have to work during national holidays at the end of the year need to be paid fully, says the governmental department.
Drop in remote work among employees in Australia
While more employees are working from the office, the rate of employees working from home is expected to remain steady.
Singapore labour market shows signs of cooling as job vacancies decline
Job vacancies in Singapore dip to 78,400 in September 2023, down from 126,000 in March, with growth sectors playing a pivotal role.
Work-life balance prioritised by employees in Vietnam
Employees in Vietnam are more likely to stay in organisations that prioritised work-life balance, a recent study showed.
Gossip at work? Go ahead, it’s beneficial to your employees
Workplace gossip can be a factor in reducing employee turnover and boosting positive feelings amongst employees.
Breaking the silence: How to boost meeting participation
Improve participation in meetings by reshaping structures and encouraging preparedness to address organisational challenges.
Salary growth in Hong Kong stalls in 2024
Employers in Hong Kong are expected to prioritise cost control in 2024, leaving many employees sceptical about salary increases.
CHRO Singapore: Elevating HR leadership for future-ready workforce
The evolving work landscape, technology, and organisational culture were key topics HR leaders discussed at CHRO Singapore.
Why empathy is the missing link in leadership
The importance of empathy in fostering innovation and engagement faces challenges as managers have difficulty expressing it effectively.
Strategies to fix broken work communication
Common communication challenges occur, and leaders must address them head-on for better synergy between teams.
Malaysia unveils strategic report to close workforce talent gaps
Key industry and academia leaders in Malaysia have joined forces through the Industry-Academia Collaborative initiative.