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.
Adopting a holistic approach to job satisfaction beyond remuneration
Chew Siew Mee, Managing Director of JobStreet by SEEK, highlights what employers need to offer to encourage talent to join, and stay with their firms.
Creating a healthier, happier and more productive workplace in 2023
Improvements to hybrid work and workplaces adding social aspects to bring people together are some of the workplace trends that can be expected in 2023.
Forget HR tech predictions—the future is unpredictable
Although there is a desire for clarity regarding the future of the industry, it is challenging to make accurate predictions.
Redesigning EX for 2023? Put purpose at the centre of your plan
Organisations can create a productive and meaningful workplace for employees by developing an experience based on purpose.
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.
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.
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.
Why eradicating workplace harassment must be a priority
If left unchecked, workplace harassment can negatively impact employees’ mental health and hurt the bottom line of organisations.
SMEs rank survival and expansion as top challenges
Talent acquisition and retention is also one of the biggest challenges faced by SMEs around the world, reported the World Economic Forum.
Jezmynn Koh-Turner joins Fujitsu’s APAC leadership team
The marketing and communications leader is re-joining Fujitsu as Head of Marketing for Asia Pacific and will support Fujitsu’s growth in the region.
APAC job markets post modest recovery in 2022
While Asia-Pacific labour markets recorded a partial rebound from the pandemic, 2023 is expected to present challenges hindering a full recovery.
Green transition gains momentum with enterprises and employees
Green workplaces are becoming an important aspect of work life for both employers and their employees, as they continue to support enterprise greening.
SMEs in India are prioritising ESG for business growth
More SMEs in India are implementing ESG practices, but they face challenges such as uncertainty over how to measure the success of ESG projects.
Employees in Malaysia can expect to earn more in 2023
Malaysia is also predicted to post a higher than average median salary increment across Asia-Pacific in 2023.
Twitter reverses work-from-anywhere arrangement
Having previously advocated permanent remote work, Twitter is now requiring employees to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the office.
Younger employees struggling to adjust to flexible work
Besides facing burnout, some 20% of these employees have also expressed stress related to a lack of learning and development opportunities.
Work flexibility can address employee burnout
Flexible schedules can reduce burnout, increase employee engagement and loyalty, and promote business success.
Work expectations in hybrid workplaces vary
Despite the convenience, employees working remotely are concerned about fatigue and isolation, an IR survey finds.
Reimagining work: How CHROs are leading from the front
Organised by HRM Asia, the CHRO Series Indonesia is kicking off today at the Shangri-La Hotel in Indonesia.
AI found to be an ineffective tool for recruitment
The use of artificial intelligent hiring tools does not result in a reduction of bias or improvement in diversity, a study has found.
Be ready for the future of work by winning the talent war
A recent webinar organised by HRM Asia, in partnership with Accenture and Oracle, explored talent management strategies for HR leaders.
Value of hybrid work may overtake pay increase
Recent research has shown that employees would choose a hybrid work arrangement over any pay increase offered by their employer.
Digital skills enhance employability in Asia Pacific
About 75% of employers in four Asia-Pacific countries reported a rise in demand for new hires with digital skills over the last five years.
Tech support critical for employees working remotely
After working from home for two years, 35% of employees are still citing poor connectivity and network issues as ongoing hindrances.
Businesses in Asia expected to continue hybrid work
With virtual work expected to increase, companies believe productivity can be improved through flexible work arrangements.
Hybrid workplace can boost women’s workforce participation
Singapore President Halimah Yaakob has encouraged employers to institute family-care leave to allow workers to care for their families.
Return to office and “work from anywhere”, Google tells employees
Providing more flexibility and time off are some of the ways Google is using to lure staff back to the office.
Globalization Partners rebrands to reflect commitment to hiring globally
Enabling global growth and providing employment opportunities for the ‘everywhere workforce’ is at the core of the newly branded G-P.
Skills employers seek when hiring graduates
While their technical literacy is deemed to be satisfactory, jobseekers need to improve their problem-solving skills to gain employment.