Twitter employees in Singapore told to work remotely
Elon Musk had earlier told employees to return to the office, a policy that is now called into question as he reportedly looks to close more offices globally.
More employees in Singapore expected to seek better pay in 2023
More employees are expected to request pay raises from their employers, while others will look for higher-paying positions.
Employees of South Korea’s Kakao reject calls to return to office
More than 50% of Kakao employees have reportedly joined the Krew Union in response to a mandated return to office this March.
Japan plans new family initiatives to support non-regular workers
Non-regular workers, self-employed individuals, and freelancers with children may soon be eligible for a child-rearing allowance.
CTW increases focus on ESG and sustainability
Richard Thompson has been appointed as the company’s Global Head of ESG and Employee Experience.
Leung Cheong Tai joins Kantar as CEO of Insight APAC business
Moving from GfK to Kantar, Leung will focus on leading Kantar’s regional team to develop relationships with its new and existing partners.
Manpower and higher costs remain core challenges for firms in Singapore
The business outlook for 2023 is more cautious, considering the challenges in manpower, wages and inflation that are anticipated to continue.
Job additions in South Korea hit 22-year high
The country is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels with an addition of 816,000 jobs in 2022, the highest increase recorded in 20 years.
People-centric approach underpins SABIC’s work culture
Abdulaziz Al-Oudan, EVP, Corporate Human Resources, SABIC, discusses the initiatives that make SABIC an employer of choice.
Paessler strengthens Asia-Pacific team with key appointments
The appointments come as the company looks to continue its strong growth momentum in the Asia-Pacific region.
What can organisations learn from the mistakes employees make?
Henley Business School’s Professor Ben Laker highlights how organisations can foster a culture of learning through embracing mistakes.
Some employees in Malaysia still working longer than required hours
Complaints have been filed about employers violating the 45-hour workweek requirement to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
Singapore explores more support for gig workers and older workers
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) wants more opportunities and protection to be created for a growing gig workforce and older workers.
Disney employees prepare to return to the office
CEO Bob Iger has cited the importance of in-person collaboration as the reason for asking employees to be in the office four times a week.
Employees in Japan can choose to stay longer in the workforce
With Japan facing a talent shortage as the population ages, firms are encouraged to do more to support older employees who want to continue working.
Achieving work-life balance through flexible work
Flexible work arrangements and reduced working hours are some of the ways organisations can help employees find the optimal work-life balance.
Wage hike tops South Koreans’ new year wish list
Apart from higher wages to cope with rising inflation, employees in South Korea also want reduced work hours and a better work-life balance.
Baker McKenzie boosts employment practice in Hong Kong
The appointment of Tess Lumsdaine will allow Baker McKenzie to help cllients structure employment arrangements and improve change management.
Australia introduces pilot project for disability employment
People with disabilities will benefit from the programme as it explores innovative approaches to drive change in the workplace.
How Netflix’s Co-Founder keeps his work-life balance in check
Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix, considers his greatest achievement as spending Tuesday evenings with his wife, despite his hectic schedule.
Pfizer introduces 12-week paternity leave policy
Fathers are entitled to take leave in four tranches under the new policy that came into effect on 1 January 2023.
Should organisations introduce more meeting-free days?
Removing recurring meetings can free up time for employees to prioritise and work on projects that really matter.
Talent the top concern for Australia’s business leaders in 2023
Digital transformation and cybersecurity are also among organisation’s top priorities, a KPMG Australia survey has found.
Employees in Singapore can expect to be paid higher salaries in 2023
Despite a decline in net employment, organisations in Singapore are ready to offer increments and bonuses to attract and retain talent.
Japan commits to raising wages to achieve inflation target
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aims to create an economic structure where wages are raised yearly to transfer wealth from firms to households.
Josh Bersin: Let’s talk about layoffs and how to handle them
Josh Bersin discusses how organisations can manage layoffs more effectively, even in uncertain economic times.
LG Uplus extends marital benefits to unmarried employees
An unmarried male employee has received a month’s wage and five days of leave, which is equivalent to what newlyweds have been receiving from LG Uplus.
Work from home experiences differ for couples
A study suggests husbands should be given more flexibility at work to support their wives in accomplishing their work and family responsibilities.
What’s keeping HR leaders up at night?
While recruiting and retention remain HR leaders’ top focus, there have been some shifts in other areas, a survey from Human Resource Executive has found.
You should not be in a work meeting, Shopify tells employees
Saying that employees did not join Shopify to sit in meetings, the company has moved to remove most meetings from the calendar of employees.