Aligning people with business strategy: Malaysia’s new HR roadmap
The CHRO Series returns to Malaysia to discuss and strategise how organisations can cultivate their workforce to drive growth in 2024 and beyond.
Agility, technology, humanity: Success factors of HR teams
Singapore Land Group received HR Team of the Year at the HR Fest Awards 2024, a testament to the team’s commitment to positive work culture.
Remote work or going overseas: What employees in Singapore want
Can remote work replace relocation dreams for employees in Singapore? Chew Siew Mee of Jobstreet by SEEK in Singapore gives her take.
Fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence in HR
The win as Employer of Choice demonstrates UOB Thailand’s commitment to fostering employee morale, retention, and business success.
Young employees in India face more ageism than other age groups
The idea of older employees being more adversely affected by ageism is not happening in India; in fact, the opposite is happening.
Beyond hiring: How inclusion fuels innovation
Andrew Newmark shares how Marriott’s commitment to DE&I drives innovation and excellence across Asia-Pacific excluding China.
CHRO Series 2024: Measuring the pulse of work in South-East Asia
CHRO Series returns to South-East Asia in 2024, kicking off on June 13 in Ho Chi Minh City with CHRO Vietnam 2024.
Google’s human-centric approach to pioneering workplace inclusion
Google’s Roman Matla champions a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters inclusivity through transparent practices.
Singapore’s payroll industry embraces automation and AI
The adoption of automation and AI by payroll professionals reflects a broader industry shift towards embracing these technologies.
Simplifying payroll for Singapore’s dynamic workforce
Dayforce Payroll is now available in Singapore to simplify HR management for organisations managing remote teams and facing complex compliance.
Indonesia to drive green jobs initiative for 2025-2029
Developing competency standards and training programmes will be a key part of the Ministry of Manpower’s green job growth strategy.
Employees in Hong Kong prioritise flexibility and equity in the workplace
Despite a preference for flexible schedules, most employees in Hong Kong are required to be in the office full-time.
How humble leadership can help benefit aspiring leaders
The use of humility and respect can be useful to train potential leaders, a recent study from the University of South Australia has shown.
What organisations can do to help employees beat the heat
Employees in Asia are facing unbearable temperatures, and organisations can do more to ensure safe working conditions for their workforce.
Japan mandates flexible work options for parents
New legislations mandate flexible work options for parents, including remote work and adjusted hours to enhance support for child-rearing.
Indonesia weighs in on long holidays affecting productivity
Indonesia debates on whether the number of national holidays and collective leave is beneficial for the country’s productivity and competitiveness.
Embracing AI in healthcare: Preparing the workforce for the future
TTSH’s A/Prof Ng Yih Yng discusses AI’s role in revolutionising healthcare, emphasising strategic integration and workforce adaptation.
Malaysia outlines key areas to safeguard gig workers’ welfare
The Malaysian HR Ministry emphasises crucial steps for the Gig Workers Commission, spanning legislation, grievance mechanisms, and more.
Organisations in Japan see biggest wage increase in three decades
Pay hikes in Japan are exceeding or meeting the initial target of a 5% increase set by organisations to address rising prices.
Wage floors must be set in APEC economies to protect women
To encourage more women within the Asia-Pacific region to participate in the workplace, wages have to remain competitive enough.
SoftBank tests AI to reduce call centre employee stress
The Japanese telco giant prioritises employee wellbeing by testing AI software that modulates customer call tones for a calmer agent experience.
Mental health at work: Building an engaged and healthy workforce
Larisa Beckhouse Okeke, Cigna International Health, discusses how HR professionals can help inculcate good mental health practices at work.
Learning to thrive: How SPH Media is upskilling its workforce for the future
SPH Media’s talent development strategy, led by Maureen Wee, drives adaptability and collaboration to ensure journalistic integrity.
Young employees propel generative AI adoption in Asia-Pacific
Approximately 1.1 billion work hours are projected to be impacted annually by AI, and it is the young generation who are driving this trend.
Raise wages to resolve hiring issues, urges Japanese government
A new government paper is urging small-to-medium organisations in Japan to push for wage increases to curb labour shortage.
StarHub drives growth and fosters future-ready workforce with AI
StarHub’s Tan Toi Chia highlights the role AI plays in helping employees become more efficient and competitive.
How digital transformation is evolving leadership
Organisations like Inchcape have embraced digital transformation in their daily processes, including within leadership.
Gender norms skewing workplace family-friendly policies in Australia
Perceived gender norms are affecting family-friendly workplace policies, giving female employees more of a disadvantage in caregiving duties.
Malaysia’s public sector wage hike sparks private sector wage debate
Industry leaders in Malaysia say the private sector already adjusts salaries regularly and expects market forces to drive future increases.
More job applicants prioritise time in lieu for working overtime
When it comes to applying for positions in Australia, applicants are pushing for better time compensation if they work overtime.