The upside of having a favourite employee, or two
Contrary to popular belief, workplace favouritism may not always be negative and can have positive effects on team performance.
South Korea’s job market growth slows to lowest level in two years
Job growth in South Korea hit a two-year low in January 2023 with 411,000 jobs added, marking the smallest on-year growth since March 2021.
Driving change: New Zealand Uber drivers initiate collective bargaining
Through a union, over 500 New Zealand Uber drivers are pushing for better pay and working conditions through collective bargaining.
Singapore enhances workforce inclusion and training support
Increasing paternity leave and establishing a new entity to support employee training are among the measures announced in Singapore’s Budget 2023.
Demand for talent in India expected to remain strong in 2023
Despite a cautious approach to hiring, many organisations in India are expected to add to their headcount in 2023.
Technology training key for career advancement
While acknowledging its importance, cost and knowledge gaps are some reasons why employees and job skills have not engaged in skills training.
Employees in the Philippines want more say in wage hike review
The labour group that has filed a petition for another wage increase wants to play a more active role in discussions with the government.
Striking the right balance between in-person and remote work
Despite employees’ desire for flexibility, Ajay Banga, former Mastercard CEO, says in-person work remains crucial to building personal connections.
Family-work balance: Supporting the sandwich generation in the workplace
An employers’ organisation has called on employers to create a supportive environment for employees caring for both children and elderly parents.
Hay fever benefits improve employee wellbeing in Japan
Encouraging employees to tackle allergies and hay fever leads to increased workplace satisfaction and efficiency, more companies are finding out.
Improving career resilience and management in Singapore
In response to workplace changes, the government is continuing to work with various stakeholders to find ways to improve employee resilience.
Breaking the glass ceiling: Closing the gender pay gap with pay transparency
New research suggests organisations anticipating public scrutiny are more likely to implement changes to reduce gender pay gap.
Importance of trust not reflected in organisational strategies
While building trust with stakeholders brings many benefits, many organisations are not doing enough to operationalise trust as a business priority.
GitHub tells employees to prepare to work from home permanently
The announcement comes as the tech company prepares to lay off 10% of its workforce through the end of the fiscal year.
Organisations in Singapore not quite ready to embrace the metaverse
While business leaders acknowledge the potential benefits of the metaverse, concerns remain over issues such as skills training, privacy, and costs.
Get fit and ahead: Exercise enhances work focus
Allowing employees short periods of time to exercise can increase focus and allow them to perform better at work, a new study has found.
NAB leads Australia’s drive to increase female participation in tech
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has launched an in-house version of She Builds CloudUp programme to boost gender diversity in tech.
Apple announces first Chief People Officer
The addition of Carol Surface represents the tech company’s first-ever appointment in the newly created position.
More employees in Singapore working beyond retirement age
31% of Singapore residents aged 65 and above are employed, with the majority earning less than S$2,500 (US$1,885) monthly.
Return to office work gains momentum in Japan
More organisations operating in Tokyo are planning to rent more office space to allow employees to return to the office.
Morgan Stanley makes leadership changes to strengthen SEA presence
David Aronovitch has been appointed to the role of CEO of South-East Asia, and Ronald Ong will helm the position of Chairman of South-East Asia.
Why employees should choose who they speak with to effect change
When voicing their opinions in the workplace, employees should consider if they are speaking with the most appropriate person.
Employees in Japan saw earnings soar in December 2022
Boosted by winter bonuses, wages in Japan rose to their highest level in nearly 26 years, Japan’s Labour Ministry has reported.
Lenovo recognised for championing gender equality in the workplace
The tech company’s efforts to build an inclusive and diverse workplace has been highlighted by the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.
Visa makes key leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Chris Clarke will be Visa’s new Chairman, Asia Pacific, with Stephen Karpin taking over Clarke as Regional President, Asia Pacific.
Platform workers in Singapore to be protected against injury
A new advisory committee has been form to develop policies for work injury compensation and address key operational issues faced by platform workers.
Can TikTok allow organisations to better connect with employees?
TikTok offers a potential platform for HR teams to engage with young employees, improve onboarding processes and training programmes.
Rimini Street brings the weekend closer with new work model
Employees of Rimini Street will continue to work four days a week throughout 2023, as they have been doing since July 2022.
Why leaders should be the last to speak during meetings
For meetings to be effective and achieve their goals, employees should be encouraged to speak ahead of managers and leaders.
Moderate office noise in the office increases employee wellbeing
While excessive noise in the workplace can be a distraction, a lack of background sounds can be detrimental to employee health.