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.
Singapore’s COVID-19 support measures rise to nearly S$100 billion
The $33 billion Fortitude Budget is the fourth budget introduced this year by the Singapore Government, and will be focused on jobs.
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.
AFL increases monetisation opportunities
The AFL has implemented a new LMS system, which is powered by the Totata Learn and Androgogic Totara Plus suite of products.
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.
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.
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.
Swingvy launches in Taiwan and launches new payroll product
The Samsung-backed HR Tech startup now serves over 8,000 clients across Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia, and plans to continue its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region.
Leaders need to adapt to rapidly changing workforce priorities
Leaders need to adapt to the new world of work quickly if they are to keep pace with the rapid changes of the new remote workforce.
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.
Singapore companies prepare to return to the workplace
At the same time, companies are preparing for a new normal in a post COVID-19 world, reported a new Aon pulse survey.
Publicis Sapient appoints Jaz Lim as Head of Experience
In her new role, Lim will lead experience design for Publicis Sapient, an advanced digital transformation company.
The burnout culture is alive and well, are you?
Stress is not something we can avoid, but burnout should be. How are you making sure the latter doesn’t happen to you?
10 Takeaways: Day Two of HR Tech Fest Connect 2020
Day 2 of HR Tech Fest Connect 2020 saw a number of leading thought leaders provide attendees with a number of thought-provoking insights on how to move their organisations forward in these times of uncertainty.
Twitter tells employees: You can work from home ‘forever’
Twitter also added that those who want to return to the office will need to wait until at least September and reopening will be ‘careful’
10 Takeaways: Day One of HR Tech Fest Connect 2020
It was an exciting Day One of the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020 as industry leaders converged virtually to share insights in the new world of remote work.
Addressing mental health from a global and local perspective
A new guide from Business Group on Health aims to help develop and implement mental health programmes for employees and their families.