Philippines unions shift focus to employee burnout
The World Health Organisation has formally labelled burnout as a medical condition, and Filipino labour advocates want change.
How top employers are weaponising wellbeing
Putting wellbeing at the center of your employer brand can help you stand out in the war for talent, argues Lorna Borenstein.
Swiss women strike for equality in the workplace
Hundreds of thousands of women have downed tools in Switzerland to join an organised strike for greater equality in work.
How to create a work culture that attracts top talent
WeWork’s Head of People Yasu Sato explains how the company has leveraged its cultureOS ‘operating system’ to cultivate a workplace that millennials love.
Here are three takeaways from HR Tech China
HR Tech China featured a stellar lineup of HR leaders, industry experts and well-known business and thought leaders.
How Goldbell helped staff embrace the tech transition
For the last seven years, Goldbell Group – a veteran of the commercial vehicle and warehousing space – has focused on adopting technology in a big way.
Navigating Asia-Pacific’s talent shortage
Despite the preference for flexi-work by employees, it is still not common for businesses to offer flexible working arrangements.
Report: Millennials reeling from ‘unrealistic’ workplace demands
Work/life imbalance and data overload can cause younger employees to feel mentally fatigued, a new US survey has found.
Five ways that leaders can facilitate successful change
We need to reimagine how we go about change, and enable leaders to develop a new mind-set and apply the right approaches.
Returnship programmes could be the key to plugging skills gaps
Encouraging skilled workers who have taken career breaks back into the workforce could help businesses struggling with skill shortages.
Almost one in three of Singapore’s bosses have demoted employees
A frequently-cited reason for the demotions involved employees who were promoted but struggled to succeed in their new roles.
Five more tips to supercharge your employees for workplace success
Following up from last week’s installment, five more steps to developing an integrated focus on the entire employee experience.
Introducing robotic process automation into people management
From banking to insurance, more and more industries are reaping the benefits of introducing robotic process automation to their operations.
How Gpayroll is redefining payroll in Asia-Pacific
HR technology isn’t just for the big boys – smaller companies can still gain the benefits of sleek and easy-to-use HR platforms.
How reliable is body language when hiring?
Examining body language is one reason for the prevailing preference for face-to-face interactions today, including job interviews.
The role of HR in organic business growth and M&As
The greatest source of failure in mergers and acquisitions comes from human capital, so strengthening and investing in HR is key.
Digitally mature’ employers have innovation edge
As digitally maturing companies invest more in innovation, they are achieving critical transformation quicker than early-stage companies.
Can HR Be the ‘Marie Kondo’ of the Workforce?
With an economic slowdown possibly looming on the horizon, taking on workforce productivity is a golden opportunity for HR.
Five tips to supercharge your employees for workplace success
How to develop an integrated focus on the entire employee experience so that your people have a productive, engaging, enjoyable work experience.
Six steps taken by Bridgestone Asia-Pacific to digitalise HR
Paul Choo, Bridgestone’s Vice-President for HR in the Asia-Pacific, highlights six key learnings from his HR team’s transformation journey.
Calling Asia-based HR for Global HR Systems Survey
The 22nd year of the comprehensive research project by Sierra Cedar is set to look specifically at the experiences of HR professionals in Asia-Pacific.
Diversity and inclusion is the key to business growth
Leaders need to start seeing D&I as part of the boardroom agenda and put in place policies that are able to create diverse and inclusive teams.
“Naked resignations” are a rising trend in Hong Kong
Hong Kong workers are increasingly leaving their previous jobs before securing a new offer, most commonly because they “could not stand” those jobs.
Going digital: Optimising HR functions across borders
A unified and digitalised HR system is an important enabler to optimise HR functions, says Paul Choo, Vice-President of HR for Bridgestone Asia-Pacific.
Thank You from the HR Festival Asia 2019 team!
We would like to hear about your recent experience at HR Festival Asia 2019, so that we can make next year’s event the best that it can be.
Are smart digital enabled workspaces the new norm?
The modern workforce today demands increased flexibility, and the ability to securely connect and collaborate from anywhere on any platform or device.
Leadership and mentorship go together
In a corporate setting, a true leader — regardless of designation — will inspire people to unleash their true potential and achieve a shared vision.
Building learning agility across an organisation: The three Cs
Curiosity, connection, and contextualisation will help organisations to define and build learning agility, says Deddi Tedjakumara.
Organisations in Asia-Pacific need to do more to drive integration
Most businesses in the region do not offer employees the soft skills training or flexible working policies needed to prepare for an inclusive workforce.
The changing mobility agenda in Asia-Pacific and beyond
Technology, flexibility, and humanity will be shaping mobility expectations and programmes in the year ahead, and beyond.