Top 3 leadership lessons learnt during COVID-19
Audrey Cheong, Managing Director, FedEx Singapore, shares the leadership lessons she has learned in logistics and the crucial role they have played during COVID-19
1 in 5 Malaysians out of job due to COVID-19
A JobStreet survey also revealed that 35% have suffered a pay cut of more than 30% during the ‘Movement Control Order’ period.
9 in 10 employees face some level of anxiety from COVID-19
The latest survey also showed that employees are pleased with the way their leaders have stepped up to support them during the pandemic.
Bridging the existing data literacy gap in Southeast Asia
EXCLUSIVE: We spoke to Samir Bedi, Partner, People Advisory Services, EY, on what it takes to build a data-literate workforce.
Nearly half of Singaporeans, PRs’ income affected by COVID-19
47% of Singaporeans and PRs have experienced a dip in income such as wage cuts, forced to take no-pay leave or a reduction in commission earnings.
More than 1 in 6 young people jobless due to COVID-19
Among those who have remained in employment, working hours have fallen by nearly a quarter, according to the latest ILO report.
SHRI and BIPO launch one-stop HR service for Chinese firms
The China Desk service provides Chinese companies expanding into Singapore with a one-stop solution that caters to their business needs.
How Can HR Navigate New Workplace Norms?
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MOM: Employees should continue WFH after circuit breaker
Employees in Singapore should go to the office only when there is no alternative and checks will be conducted to make sure companies comply.
8.4 million jobs in Thailand at risk due to COVID-19
The country’s unemployment rate is also set to increase to 3-4%, a level not seen since the 1997/98 Asian financial crisis.
More employees feel the need to be ‘always on’ at work
More employees in Singapore also find themselves working more after work hours and on weekends, according to the latest survey.
Smart WFM expands into Asia with new Singapore office
The expansion follows considerable demand in Asia for workforce management (WFM) and HR services and software, said Smart WFM.
Japanese employee fired for being out of frame in video call
Besides being told his chin was out of frame and his knee was seen on screen, he was also wearing a cardigan during one of the video calls.
Malaysia employers to provide accommodation for foreign workers
Employers in Malaysia will be given a three-month grace period to make arrangements before enforcement starts on September 1.
6 tips for managing a remote workforce
With remote working becoming a norm following the COVID-19 pandemic, you might need to make some changes to your management style.
Nearly half of Hong Kong employees actively looking for new job
The latest survey also shows that more than eight in 10 Hong Kong employees are concerned about job security this year.
Qualtrics names Brigid Archibald as new managing director, APJ
Archibald replaces Bill McMurray, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, and will be based in the US.
What’s next for Payroll compliance in wake of COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic is set to change many functions of HR, and one of them is Payroll. How can organisations adapt to the changes?
Employee engagement in the new world of work
Speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Lorna Borenstein, CEO and Founder of Grokker, says employers must rethink how they engage their people.
Talent Experience is the strategic priority in a world of remote work
To survive and thrive in the new world of work, organisations will need more agile processes, workflows and people.
WorkVue launched to help organisations improve agility and resilience
The AI-driven software enables organisations to deconstruct jobs, evaluate work alternatives and reconfigure tasks into new, more optimal jobs.
Organisations urged to prioritise employee well-being
A new Mercer study said companies need to rethink their approach to mental well-being as a return to the workplace looms.
Singapore companies insufficiently prepared for cyber-attacks
Despite majority of people working remotely due to the pandemic, companies in Singapore are insufficiently prepared for cyber-attacks.
Employees told to continue telecommuting “to the maximum extent”
As Singapore exits the circuit breaker on June 1, employers are urged to continue allowing telecommuting “to the maximum extent”.
John Sumser: Building fully data-driven decision processes
Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, John Sumser described the “incredible opportunity” for companies to build a fully data-driven decision process for the future.
A new blueprint for HR: The next wave of HR transformation
Speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Gaurava Sahi, Expert Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, urged the HR industry to start thinking differently.
DBS pledges no layoffs, to create 2000 jobs this year
The new jobs will be a mix of openings for fresh graduates to apply as trainees, as well as more specialised roles for seasoned professionals.
Jason Averbook: The Now of Work
Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Jason Averbook urged organisations to embrace the new Now of Work by changing how they think and work.
Josh Bersin: The big reset in HR Tech
Speaking exclusively at the HR Tech Fest Connect, Josh Bersin discusses how the HR technology market will evolve in this new world of work.
EFMD announces Excellence in Practice Gold Award Winners
The EFMD EiP Awards recognise outstanding client-supplier partnerships in Leadership, Professional, Talent & Organisational Development.