HR Tech Fest Awards 2023: Celebrating Asia’s best HR leaders and teams
22 finalists will compete in eight categories at HR Tech Fest Awards 2023, which will be taking place on May 10 as part of HR Tech Festival Asia 2023.
How an erroneous CV can cost you a job interview
Spelling errors on CVs can reduce the probability of being invited to a job interview, and may have gender and social class implications.
Employee burnout is on the rise. How can HR tech help?
Steve Boese examines some of the tech options organisations can adopt to reduce burnout and support employee wellbeing.
Improving workplace wellbeing by offering flexible working
Flexible work is seen as a key strategy to reduce exhaustion and increase motivation among employees in Australia.
Employers in Malaysia focus on fair rewards to keep talent
Low incentives and inadequate pay are causing low productivity and employees’ desire to leave their current employers.
Organisations in Japan prioritise reskilling
Shifting to job-based employment helps firms identify desired skills and provides employees with opportunities for career advancements.
Loving ChatCPT for HR? Early adopters should move with caution
AI and ChatGPT tools are emerging for a variety of HR use cases, but it is important to proceed caution and ensure legal hurdles are met.
How CHROs can drive organisational change as HR priorities shift
During HR Tech Festival Asia 2023, the CHRO Symposium powered by Workday will discuss new paradigms in talent management.
The five blind spots that can destroy a high-performing team
There are five areas that can help organisations sustain their teams’ high-performance and inspire them to achieve goals.
Flexibility takes centre stage in the new world of work
Flexible work is highly valued among employees with 52% considering it essential and 25% ranking it as the most important factor when job searching.
Redefining workforce agility and talent mobility
Cornerstone OnDemand’s new Opportunity Marketplace harnesses AI and transformational design to foster an agile and adaptable workforce.
Employers in Indonesia told to pay full Eid Al-Fitr allowance
Employees who are entitled to the Eid Al-Fitr allowance must be reimbursed by 15 April 2023, one week before the holiday commences.
Supporting healthy and active ageing through continued employment
The Malaysian government has been urged to promote policies that support non-discriminatory employment and continued learning.
Smart collaboration holds the key to success in the workplace
Instead of taking credit for other people’s ideas, employees should collaborate with their colleagues to achieve success as a group.
What boards of directors want from HR—and how you can deliver
Board members say HR leaders need to enlighten them on people issues, including through the use of data.
Redesigning work and the workplace to elevate the human experience
The Engage and Innovate Theatres at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 will discuss how HR leaders can navigate the changing nature of work.
Nurturing diverse and inclusive leadership in Singapore
Dell Technologies Singapore has launched MentorConnect to help develop the next generation of female business leaders in Singapore.
Improving mental health across workplaces in Queensland
A new health and safety code will support workplaces in creating mentally healthy environments and address psychological health risks.
South Korean firms develop ChatGPT misuse prevention guidelines
To prevent information leaks resulting from the misuse of ChatGPT, education campaigns have been launched to inform employees of potential risks.
Australian employer group seeks fair approach to minimum wage review
The Ai Group supports a balanced approach to the Annual Wage Review that considers both employer and employee interests.
How flexible work strategies can benefit both employer and employees
As working parents juggle work and parental obligations, more working parents in the UK want the option to work flexibly.
New Zealand’s minimum wage sees historic increase
Over 223,000 employees in New Zealand will benefit from the increase in the minimum wage to NZ$22.70 (US$14.20), including those earning lower income.
Japan faces shortfall of employees to meet labour demand by 2040
In the face of labour shortages, Japan wants to reverse the decline in the birth rate while remaining cautious about long-term reliance on immigration.
Building trust and retaining top talent in a competitive labour market
Developing a compelling employer value proposition and leveraging innovative technology are two key elements in attracting and retaining top talent.
Australia proposes improved parental leave framework for working families
Australia plans to enhance the parental leave framework to promote gender equality and provide flexibility for families.
Job vacancies continue to decline in Singapore
From 2021 to 2022, employment opportunities in PMET roles have risen against the backdrop of non-PMET roles decreasing.
WSG appoints Dilys Boey as new Chief Executive
Boey will succeed Tan Choon Shian, who will assume the position of Chief Executive of the Singapore Totalisator Board.
Less educated young employees in Singapore lack training opportunities
Employers in Singapore are more likely to financially support the training needs of employees who are more educated, a new study has found.
How leaders can help unlock the potential of employees
When considering how to grow their organisation, leaders can do worse than listening to and investing in their employees.
The world is changing! Are you and your employees ready?
Tim Sackett, who will be speaking at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023, examines the potential impact Generative AI can have on the future of work.