China increases trainee job opportunities for young people
A new initiative aims to address youth employment by offering one million trainee positions to college graduates and young individuals.
Five key strategies to grow social capital for remote employees
Working remotely does not mean working in isolation and remote employees can grow social capital to succeed in their job roles.
Bill Gates imparts five lessons for success in career and life
Building networks and establishing a work-life balance are key for graduates who want to enter the workforce, says Gates.
Parenting experience as translatable business skills
Business coach Katie O’Malley compares parenting with business leadership and shares some of the business skills that can be learnt from parenting.
Proposed wage hike continues to cause division in the Philippines
In addition to a proposed minimum wage hike, the Philippines’ Senate is also considering a bill to protect freelancers.
Employers in Taiwan grapple with ageing workforce
As a result of declining birth rates, fewer young Taiwanese 15-29 are employed, while employees in other age ranges are on the rise.
Certis appoints Dr Jaclyn Lee as new Chief Human Resources Officer
Dr Lee will be bringing near three decades of experience in the full spectrum of Human Resources across global and local organisations.
Can paid paternity leave help reduce sexist attitudes towards gender roles?
New evidence shows that getting paid paternity leave for fathers can decrease gender biases and promote less stereotypical gender roles.
From diapers to desk: Supporting fatherhood in the workplace
Employers can promote work-life balance by implementing family-friendly policies, which are crucial for building a more inclusive society.
Six opportunities to make new parents feel welcome back at work
Employers can help new parents feel comfortable and excited to return to work, including celebrating life events and offering flexible policies.
Accenture appoints new leadership roles in South East Asia and Singapore
The company has named Ng Wee Wei as the Market Unit Lead for South East Asia, with Mark Tham to succeed Ng as Country Managing Director.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: Career flexibility and tech take centre stage
In the future of work, career flexibility is key, as is automating HR functions and exploring AI’s role in the workplace.
Race discrimination restricts access to leadership roles in Australia
Employers are showing bias and offering leadership positions to job applicants with English names over other ethnic minorities.
Taiwan sees steepest drop in average monthly wages in seven years
A sluggish economy and inflation lowered monthly wages 0.19% year-on-year, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: HR transformation in the future of work
With the evolution of the workplace, HR leaders must recognise and embrace both opportunities and challenges.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 2
Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 is jam-packed with presentations and innovations that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
Celebrating Asia’s top HR leaders and organisations
Winners of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 were recognised for setting the benchmark of excellence and innovation in the HR industry.
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.