Malaysia sees pay increases steadily rise in 2024
Salaries will continue to rise steadily in 2024 across certain industries, but challenges persist for organisations to attract new employees.
DHL Express announces several key changes in APAC leadership
DHL Express sees several strategic changes and appointments within the Asia Pacific region in order to promote and cultivate continued growth.
Can air quality in the workplace affect your work quality?
Air quality at work does not just affect the health of employees, but also the ability to create solutions at work, new research from NTU shows.
Thailand sees various new minimum wage rates go into effect
New minimum wage rates have now taken effect in Thailand across different regions, with different rate variations to accommodate the needs of these areas.
Tech and finance jobs in strong demand for 2024 in Singapore
Top jobs in demand for 2023 and 2024 include finance, ICT, health and social services and professional services, say Singapore job experts.
Wage increases top on wishlist for employees in South Korea
When it comes to what employees in South Korea want this year, across all sectors, the answer seems overwhelming: higher wages.
Large number of employees in the Philippines get wage hike
With wage hike orders implemented across 15 sectors across the Philippines, the governmental boards are hoping that this would correct wage distortions.
Australia considers four-day workweek trials for civil servants
The Australian government is exploring trials to implement the four-day workweek for civil servants, with a reduction model in the works for the trials.
Gender wage gap narrows slowly in South Korea
South Korea faces a 70% gender wage gap with barriers like childcare and career breaks impeding equality progress.
Why building a diverse workforce in healthcare matters in Asia
Roche champions diversity in global healthcare, fostering innovation and inclusion to bridge gaps in research and care to ensure no patient is left behind.
Female employees see wider income gap in Malaysia
More needs to be done to address women’s participation in the workforce to boost their pay and address economic challenges.
Employees in Thailand seek non-monetary benefits in jobs
As Thailand shifts to a more digital-focused job market, more employees are shifting their focus to benefits beyond financial compensation.
Right to Disconnect bill in the Philippines faces employer pushback
The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Labour Code, allowing employees the right to disconnect after work hours.
Japan pushes for faster wage growth in 2024
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for accelerated wage growth in 2024, urging organisations to surpass this year’s increases.
Workplace bullying hits harder on men’s mental health
A recent study shows that male employees are more likely to be affected than female employees by bullying in the workplace.
Increasing employment of disabled people in Cambodia
Cambodia is looking to increase the employment of disabled people, which currently number less than 1% of the workforce.
New Malaysia HR Minister unveils reform agenda
The inaugural Human Resources Policy aims to shape a resilient labour market to meet future challenges in Malaysia.
Thailand maintains modest minimum wage hike
Thailand affirms a minimum wage adjustment between 330 to 370 baht despite the Prime Minister’s push for higher thresholds.
Employees to work from home as Covid-19 cases rise in the Philippines
The Department of Labour and Employment is encouraging employees to work from home to curb the spread of the virus.
Changing landscape of self-employment in Australia
Australia’s employment landscape has changed in the past decade with traditional employers declining and part-time self-employment on the rise.
Generative AI: Catalyst for job growth or automation threat?
Tech Mahindra’s CEO CP Gurnani sees generative AI creating more jobs, challenging fears of workforce disruptions, and advocating adaptability.
How neurodiverse women can thrive in the workplace
Embracing workplace authenticity and flexibility for neurodiverse individuals fosters innovation, success, and a more inclusive environment.
Malaysia embraces gen AI amidst skills gap concerns
Gen AI’s flexibility potential is met with a skills gap challenge in Malaysia, as employers lag in providing essential training.
DOLE reminds employers of holiday pay rules for December
Employees who have to work during national holidays at the end of the year need to be paid fully, says the governmental department.
Drop in remote work among employees in Australia
While more employees are working from the office, the rate of employees working from home is expected to remain steady.
Future-proofing talent: Redesigning jobs and HR in Singapore
In the second of a 2-part article, Workforce Singapore’s Julia Ng delves into job redesign and talent strategies in Singapore’s workforce.
Singapore labour market shows signs of cooling as job vacancies decline
Job vacancies in Singapore dip to 78,400 in September 2023, down from 126,000 in March, with growth sectors playing a pivotal role.
Work-life balance prioritised by employees in Vietnam
Employees in Vietnam are more likely to stay in organisations that prioritised work-life balance, a recent study showed.
Gossip at work? Go ahead, it’s beneficial to your employees
Workplace gossip can be a factor in reducing employee turnover and boosting positive feelings amongst employees.
Salary growth in Hong Kong stalls in 2024
Employers in Hong Kong are expected to prioritise cost control in 2024, leaving many employees sceptical about salary increases.