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.
Why global teams can help companies operate sustainably in Singapore
Charles Ferguson, General Manager, G-P, explains why building global teams and remote work can help organisations manage rising operating costs.
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.
Does successful change begin with communicating your message clearly?
Jean Lua, Chief HR Officer, Kredivo, highlights the key principles HR leaders need to understand about change management.
2 Cents: Creating a more flexible and inclusive hybrid workplace
HR leaders can create policies that promote hybrid work and guide managers and employees on how to work effectively in hybrid environments.
Why layoffs can be the catalyst to retain an organisation’s best talent
Organisations need to understand the employee experience and take action on the moments that have the biggest impact on engagement.
Why remote work is still of central importance
coto’s Scott Harrison share insights into overcoming the initial hurdles of remote working and how to build a cohesive and successful remote team.
Why people data analytics is poised to drive big changes in 2023
People data analytics can empower leaders and individuals with insights that will drive them to make decisions to move their organisation forward.
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.
Unlocking growth: How high-res CHROs drive long-term success
Enabling the conditions for CHROs to thrive is critical to boosting productivity and potential across organisations, says Accenture’s Gaston Carrion.
Accelerating business growth with creative leadership
Creative leaders are more likely to empower their team members with new ways of doing things, says Dickson Tang, keynote speaker and author.
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.
How workplaces can accommodate autistic employees
Organisations can do more to help autistic employees who might not be able to cope with working on site after years of remote working.
Fostering innovation and supporting employees
Eric Ng, Executive Director. Amgen South-East Asia, India, and Hong Kong (SEAIHK), highlights how leaders can help create a sustainable DI&B culture.
Taking the next step: Leading in a hybrid workplace
Elisa Mallis, VP and Managing Director, APAC, Center for Creative Leadership, details how leaders can ensure hybrid team success in their organisation.
Is Japan shifting away from lifetime employment?
A new report shows that creativity can be inculcated in employees lower in power when they are given time to engage in it more than once.
Warm-up time boosts creativity among employees
Creativity can be inculcated in employees lower in the organisational hierarchy when they are given more time to engage in tasks.