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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
More investment required to reinvent workforce
A new Deloitte study found that only 16% of business leaders expect to significantly increase investment in the continual reinvention of the workforce over the next three years.
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.
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.
Supporting employees key to building brand trust
Companies’ support for their employees during the current COVID-19 crisis is one of the main drivers for brand trust among consumers.
Philippines to create one million jobs as part of COVID-19 recovery plan
The COVID-19 recovery plan, which will cost US$493 million, looks to provide 1 million jobs in provinces and rural areas for workers.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Reskilling programs vs job redesigning
Low Peck Kem, CHRO & Senior Director (Workforce Development), Singapore Public Service Division, PMO, President, SHRI, will discuss how to best reskill our workforce to be ready for the future.
Employers urged to offer work flexibility as Malaysia prepares to reopen
Malaysia Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has asked employers to allow flexible work arrangements and staggered hours for their employees.
Grab cuts management pay, asks employees to take no-pay leave
Falling profits due to the COVID-19 outbreak has forced the technology firm to cut its management’s pay and asked its staff to take no-pay leave.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Steve Boese – Post-pandemic HR challenge
In his session, Steve Boese, President & Co-Founder, H3 HR Advisors, will discuss how organisations and their people can thrive in the new normal.
At Adobe, employee experience is a marriage of art and science
EXCLUSIVE: In this age of the millennial workforce and rapidly changing technology, employers need to evolve their approach to employee experience.
1.2 million laid off or furloughed in Indonesia due to COVID-19
The pandemic has brought the largest Southeast Asian economy to a standstill, with businesses having to shut down and lay off their employees.
MOM issues joint-advisory to support well-being of employees
The inter-agency advisory provides some tips for employers to better support their employees during this time of remote working.
Nearly half of employers in Singapore to increase technology investments
With remote working becoming the future of the workforce, employers are looking to increase their investments in technology to support it.
More needs to be done to improve employee well-being during remote working
EXCLUSIVE: While employers look to ensure the productivity of their employees while they work remotely, they should not neglect their well-being.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Jason Averbook – The new NOW of work
During his virtual session on May 13, he will unveil 10 new guideposts that organisations need to start thinking and acting upon.
Best employers in Singapore unveiled in latest survey
The best employers in Singapore have been revealed in a latest survey which was participated by more than 8,000 employees.
Singapore’s COVID-19 circuit breaker extended until June 1
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the extension of the circuit breaker for four more weeks after a spike in cases since its implementation.
Marie Kondo shares work-from-home productivity tips
One of the most important factors of being productive is having a conducive place to work. Marie Kondo shares tips on how to create one at home.
People and digitalisation at the core of UOB’s HR transformation
EXCLUSIVE: There’s no doubt that people and technology are changing and reshaping the role of HR. And it’s no different at UOB.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Catch must-see speakers online
Some of the biggest HR thought leaders such as Josh Bersin, John Sumser and Jason Averbook, will be sharing their insights at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020.
10 million Thai jobs could be lost from COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak has already seen 7 million jobs lost in Thailand, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia.