Cultivating connection and trust across distributed teams
The pandemic disrupts tech workplace culture, with asynchronous work and remote community building emerging as essential for success.
South Korea’s job growth slows to a three-year low
South Korea’s employment saw a modest rise, up 173,000 year-on-year in March, marking the lowest increase since February 2021.
Implementing step-by-step processes for AI regulation
HR plays a critical role in helping organisations implement responsible artificial intelligence (AI) guiding principles to use AI safely.
HR and sustainability: Are we ready to lead the charge?
HR faces mixed views on leading sustainability, with experts urging skill development and a focus on building a sustainable culture.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore appoints new Director of HR
Audrey Lim will be overseeing as the Director of Human Resources at the Ritz Carlton, Millennia Singapore, and brings over 20 years of experience.
Veremark secures new round of investments worth US$3M
The new investment will be essential to Veremark’s continued client acquisition as well as to help develop its screening technology.
Unhappy today? Take a day off, says retail chain founder
A new policy from a retail chain founder regarding mental health days gives employees 10 extra days they can take at their own discretion.
South Korean conglomerates intensify efforts to support working parents
Amid South Korea’s declining fertility rates, major organisations like Samsung, Hyundai, LG and POSCO are enhancing support for working parents.
Stressed at work? Shred your anger away
A new study finds shredding negative feedback papers reduces anger, and highlights a link between writing and mood regulation.
How to better support employees with ‘family-focused’ benefits
With organisations more inclined to explore family-friendly policies for their employees, here are some considerations to consider.
Singapore sees increasing concern over pay transparency
Factors that shape the way organisations see pay equity in the country include job family, experience of the employees, and their gender.
How technology is revolutionising talent management
In the second of a two-part series, HRM Asia delves into why the transformative power of AI in HR is essential for navigating today’s business landscape.
Malaysia nears “full employment” as job market stays strong in 2024
The country’s labour market is poised to maintain stability with the unemployment rate holding firm at 3.3% in February 2024.
Leading the way with Power Talk at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Venture to the Power Talk Stage and learn great topics and subjects from organisations in 20 minutes for two days at the festival.
How a four-day workweek helped cut burnout in half for this company
A four-day workweek not only reduced stress for employees of one organisation, but also raised productivity and morale.
The Philippines clarifies employee rights during heatwaves
Employees are entitled to prioritise personal safety in extreme heat, justifying abstention from work, but without regular pay entitlement.
South Korea sees surge in workplace abuse reports
Verbal abuse accounted for 32.8% of workplace harassment incidents in South Korea, while HR-related improprieties accounted for 13.8%.
Mental health compensation granted by Japanese labour office
A woman in her 50s from Yokohama has been granted compensation for developing a mental disorder due to remote work overtime.
Cultivate continuous innovation, not just one-time projects
Sustained innovation is the key to enduring success, yet many leaders misunderstand it as a one-time endeavour.
New website launched to share global concerns of employees
To help organisations with distributed workforces, Workplace Options has created a database of analysis of psychological safety in nine different countries
Atlas announces new partnership with payroll platform
Atlas is collaborating with datascalehr to harness AI to manage data global payroll and HR management more efficiently.
Does the AI workplace need human intelligence?
Adaptability, agility, and openness are needed for employees and organisations to embrace AI while still remaining viable for employees.
How to create more inclusive hiring practices for neurodivergent talent
Organisations that prioritise and invest in policies to support neurodivergent employees will only stand to succeed.
Aligning organisational wellbeing with strategic vision in Asia-Pacific
Asia’s work culture is undergoing transformation as firms adapt to a hybrid, multigenerational workforce to support employees.
Unisys bolsters HR leadership with appointment of Ruchi Kulhari
With over 20 years of HR experience, Ruchi Kulhari joins Unisys from Coforge as the former’s Senior Vice-President and CHRO.
HR innovations reshaping the work landscape
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024’s Work Reimagined content theatre offers expert strategies for growth and workplace transformation.
Employees in New Zealand have no desire to progress in their careers
With some employees contented to stay in their current job positions, this is causing a lack of career progression for others.
South Asia’s job availability cannot meet working population’s demands
Job availability within South Asia is unable to meet the rising number of employees entering the job market, says World Bank.
Workday drives organisational agility and growth for APAC’s retail industry
Workday prioritises frontline employee experience by tackling challenges like talent retention with its unified workforce management system.
More employees in Singapore eye shorter workweek
More employees in Singapore are showing stronger desires for more flexibility in their work arrangements and time.