New Zealand small businesses urged to prioritise employees wellbeing
Employees in New Zealand are rallying for increased health and safety protection in small businesses through a new bill.
Coles appoints first female CEO in 109-year history
Leah Weckert becomes Coles’ first female CEO, focusing on enhancing customer experience and creating value for shareholders.
More job opportunities available for fresh graduates in Singapore
Nearly 94% of university graduates in Singapore secured employment within six months of graduation in 2022, of which 87.5% were full-time roles.
Longer shifts, more leisure: Firms in South Korea adopt new work system
The new system involves two 12-hours shifts followed by multiple days offs, without adding to employees’ overall working hours.
More support needed to keep women in Indonesia’s workforce
Many women in Indonesia, especially those with small children, are leaving the workforce due to childcare costs and societal expectations.
Hiring evolution: Employers and job seekers must be prepared for change
Both employers and job applications should expect the hiring process to evolve, highlighting the importance of adaptability in today’s job market.
APAC led strong global hiring trends in 2022
Global hiring grew across many regions in the world, with the majority of job roles designed to be performed remotely, according to a new Deel report.
Amazon seeks new ways of working by ending WFH
By May 1, employees will be required to be in office at least three times a week, except those in customer support and sales roles.
Opportunities to learn encourage employees to delay retirement
By creating age-inclusive work environments that supports training, organisations can retain more retirement-age employees.
Return to work…in a new city, Walmart tells employees
Walmart’s technology employees face relocation and more frequent in-person work as the retail giant closes offices in three cities.
Australia reforms disability services to foster inclusivity
Properly funded reforms and initiatives can provide greater choice and control to employees in Australia with disabilities.
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.