Are workplace meetings nothing more than an unwanted distraction?
While meetings are still important in helping employees do their jobs better, poorly designed ones create fatigue and sap productivity.
The three directions to become a great leader
To become better leaders, aspiring managers need to look above, across, and even below themselves in the organisation.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 1
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 kicks off today, setting the stage for discussions on critical workforce challenges and innovative HR tech solutions.
What do next-gen leaders want in 2023?
Key elements to attract emerging millennial and Gen Z workforce include flexibility, learning and development, and purpose-driven work.
Everywhere Work: Challenges and how employers can adapt
Control over the work schedule is desired by most office employees, but only 43% are able to choose their work location.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: Asia’s largest HR reunion starts tomorrow
Attracting over 100 global brands and start-ups, HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 connects attendees with the best HR personalities and brands in the world.
More organisations in Japan plan to raise wages in 2023
Over 60% of employers plan to raise wages in response to cost of living and talent retention needs, with many committing to at least a 3% increase.
Are employees getting short-changed during salary negotiations?
Job applicants are afraid to ask for higher salaries in jobs that push for altruism and charity, resulting in them losing out on more pay.
How to build a dynamic workforce of the future
Rachele Focardi, Founder, XYZ@Work, will be at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to share her expertise on multigenerational workforce dynamics.
Why organisations should prioritise kindness as a leadership strategy
Kindness fosters a healthy workplace culture that supports growth and resilience, as well as empathising with mistakes and learning from them.
Is the era of remote work over? OpenAI CEO believes so
ChatGPT-maker Sam Altman has expressed his dislike of a fully remote work model, calling it an experiment that has finished and failed.
Flexible work the new compact for employees in Singapore
Flexible work arrangements and better career opportunities are among NTUC’s goals to empower youths and caregivers.
Remote work may not benefit all employees, says IBM CEO
Remote work may stall the upward progression of an employee’s career, especially if they are looking to become leaders, said Arvind Krishna.
Workforce satisfaction declining among employees in Singapore
Many organisations risk losing their best talent by failing to build workforce resilience that meets their employees’ needs.
Developing lifelong learning skills essential for career changers
With lifelong employment on the decline, employees have to adapt and develop new skills to continue being employable.
Taking a long-term approach to career planning
Creating a fulfilling and stable career requires intentional career planning, including self-questioning as a first step.
Eagerness to accept job offers causing gender income wage gap
One of the key attributes to the income wage gap between genders can be due to the differences in job searching behaviour, says a new study.
Underemployment hinders Malaysian SMEs’ ability to find skilled employees
A Future of Work Taskforce could help SMEs create a skilled workforce that supports their growth, said the Small and Medium Enterprises Association.
Minimum wage hike inadequate for living costs, say HK labour groups
A recent revision has labour groups clamouring for a more regular review and increment of the minimum wage in Hong Kong.
ASEAN Future of Work: Addressing post-pandemic workplace strategies
Discover the latest workplace strategies and insights from industry experts at ASEAN Future of Work, a key event during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023.
Technology adoption drives organisational transformation
As the rise of AI tools make certain job responsibilities redundant, employees can adapt by gaining key skills such as analytical thinking.
Ageism hinders employment opportunities in Australia
Older employees are denied the same opportunities as their younger counterparts, despite having the ability to perform as well, if not better.
Lifelong learning key pillar of Singapore’s workforce development
To bridge wage gaps and improve employability, the Singapore government is committed to helping employees constantly reskill and upgrade.
Mental health issues impacting workplace productivity in Singapore
Mental health issues such as anxiety or depression are causing the country to lose about S$16 billion annually in lost productivity.
Japan moves to bridge workplace gender gap
To promote workplace diversity and strengthen the economy, Japan aims to increase the number of female executives in major organisations.
Can AI boost employee productivity in the workplace?
Chatbots are a viable tool to assist entry-level and low-skilled employees with complex tasks, according to a study.
PropertyGuru names Helen Snowball as new CPO
She will focus on strengthening PropertyGuru’s culture of trust and promoting an equitable workplace for growth and success.
Employees in Singapore expecting a pay rise in 2023
Even though anxiety over job security still prevails, expectations of a salary raise continue to rise amongst employees in Singapore.
Chinese city to pay public employees in digital yuan
Starting May 2023, civil servants in Changshu, China, will receive their wages in digital currency, boosting adoption of digital payments in various industries.
Overconfidence in the workplace continues to widen gender pay gap
Employers need to find a more equal recruitment and promotion system to address inequalities in the workplace arising from men’s overconfidence.