Employees in Taiwan less optimistic about pay raise in 2023
A survey in Taiwan cited a weaker economic growth and employment outlook next year as the reasons for the downbeat sentiment.
Workday names Carl Eschenbach as Co-CEO
Eschenbach will serve as Co-CEO with Aneel Bhusri until January 2024, after which he will assume sole CEO responsibilities.
Changing a negative mood into positive energy at work
Having conflicts at home can leave employees in a bad mood, but they can boost their mental wellbeing by finding connections at the workplace.
Employers in Malaysia can choose not to offer flexible work
Instead of enforcing flexible working hours, the amendments proposed for the revised employment act are aimed at increasing employee productivity.
Fostering a sustainable work culture with a people-centric approach
When employees are constantly striving to take care of one other, an organisation changes for the better, according to Virgin Group’s Holly Branson
Employers in the Philippines reminded to pay 13th-month wages
Failure to do so by December 24 may result in legal consequences, warned the Philippines’ Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE).
Citigroup allows employees to work remotely for final two weeks of 2022
To benefit from this move, employees must already be working remote for a few days a week and must stay in their country of employment.
Malaysia to provide more guidelines on implementation of flexible work
The Malaysia government is collecting feedback from related agencies on the revised act that promotes flexible working hours.
New initiative empowers Singapore firms to develop future leaders
The Singapore Global Executive Programme (SGEP) is designed to nurture a new generation of local organisations and talent.
Tech roles a top career choice for Gen Z graduates in India
Employers who provide the right value proposition to Gen Z employees are more likely to be able to retain them in their first job for more than two years.
More support needed to allow more women to join Malaysia’s workforce
For women to return to work, a care infrastructure needs to be in place to allow them to keep up their commitments at home.
Employees in Melbourne commute less frequently to city for work
Most employees still work two days a week or more from home, the Melbourne CBD Return to Office Survey for December found.
Organisations urged to prioritise CSR despite increased investments
To become responsible and successful businesses, organisations must make long-term commitments to CSR, said Skillsoft in a new report.
Inadequacy in tech capabilities hindering support of hybrid work
Organisations risk low morale among employees if they fail to invest in technologies to support their hybrid working strategies.
Agniwesh Thakur moves from Accenture to Deloitte India
His expertise in digital human capital management will help Deloitte’s clients achieve their digital HR transformation goals.
Growth of Singapore’s employment market expected to slow down
While employment continued to grow in Q3’2022, the Ministry of Manpower expects this momentum to be stunted in the months ahead.
Gender-pay inequality persists worldwide despite progress
Researchers examined gender-pay inequality in 15 countries and found that women still earn less than men in similar occupations.
Individualised approach to leadership can help managers succeed
Managers should implement individualised consideration to meet the divergent needs of employees, says new research from MIT.
Armughan Ahmad joins Appen as CEO and President
He has over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, having worked at major companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Dell Technologies and KMPG.
Chapman Freeman hires new Regional CEO for APAC
An aviation industry veteran, Andy Hudson will draw on his experience to identify growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.
How are employees valuing their jobs today?
Employees remain open to the development of their profession, expansion of their careers, and pursuit of new opportunities, according to research from G-P.
Is remote work stymieing business innovation?
Working from home jeopardises vital in-person collaboration and creates conflict between employers and employees, said entrepreneur James Dyson.
Indonesia’s salary hike in 2023 expected to exceed APAC average
Bonus payouts will be higher in Indonesia this year, and salary increases will follow in 2023, a Mercer report has predicted.
Vietnam mandates firms to issue year-end bonuses
Employers are also encouraged to roll out policies to encourage workers to return to work after the celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese New Year.
AWS: Workplace innovation starts with dissatisfied employees
Those who are curious about how the world works and their role in it are likely to innovate at the workplace, said CEO Adam Selipsky.
Australia plans to strengthen skills sector with A$402 million investment
The creation of Jobs and Skills Councils reinforces Australia’s commitment to tripartite leadership, uniting stakeholders to address workforce challenges.
Work-life balance not the top priority for younger employees in Singapore
Unlike their more experienced counterparts, younger employees will choose more income over having more free time.
Dean Carter moves to Guild as Chief People Officer
In his new role, Carter will look to strengthen Guild’s culture of opportunity and provide advice to partners on ways to redesign their human capital strategies.
How managers can take the next step to be great leaders
Lisa Vandertogt, Senior People Scientist, Culture Amp, highlights the key people skills that will allow managers to be successful leaders.
Creating a fair and sustainable workforce in Asia Pacific
Employers and employees must work together to adapt to new ways of working in a rapidly changing and evolving economic environment.