Booyoung offers cash rewards to tackle low birthrates
South Korean construction firm Booyoung Group has promised 100 million won to 70 babies born to employees after 2021.
CHRO Philippines: Transforming employees, shaping organisations
Embark on HRM Asia’s first CHRO event of the year in the Philippines to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the future.
How HR can create a more inclusive workplace
Over 20 million employees in Australia face chronic health challenges with 73% linking their conditions to job-related stressors.
Singapore’s job market shows resilience with hybrid work boost
Hybrid work is key in Singapore’s job landscape with 62% of employees in hybrid roles unlikely to leave in 2024.
Aeon introduces childcare leave compensation system
The Japanese retailer is granting 100% pay for employees taking childcare leave to encourage male involvement in parenting responsibilities.
Hong Kong eases “continuous contracts” criteria
The minimum weekly work hours has been reduced from 72 to 68 and is set to benefit more than 10,000 employees across the city.
Mental health of employees impacted by work from home arrangements
A psychological expert wants employers to look into fine-tuning flexible work arrangements to help mitigate mental health issues.
Concerns raised over Closing Loopholes legislation in Australia
A business group has disputed the passing of the Right to Disconnect amendment, saying its implications has not been carefully considered.
South Korea unleashes AI revolution to address workforce shortage
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has unveiled an AI master plan for autonomous manufacturing.
Employees in Hong Kong seek flexibility in their work arrangements
When seeking new job opportunities, employees in Hong Kong are prioritising the freedom to choose where and when they work over other benefits.
Job switching hits six-year low in Singapore
Job stability prevails in Singapore as a decline in employee mobility spans all ages and industries, signalling a shift in career priorities.
Payroll evolution: Enhancing accuracy, compliance, and employee experience
A good payroll system forms the backbone of any organisation to ensure employee retention and efficiency, a recent ADP webinar discussed.
Building female leaders of the future with mentorship
Developing successful mentorship programmes can help organisations enable a cycle of diverse leadership, especially for female employees.
Singapore labour landscape confronts challenges amid retrenchments surge
Retrenchment surged to 14,320 in 2023, doubling the previous year’s figure, though a Q4 decline hinted at sector-specific challenges.
Successful employment relationships key to remote work success
Employment Hero’s Co-Founder Ben Thompson urges organisations to prioritise trust and clear communication in global remote work.
CHRO Philippines: Transcending workforce strategies
CHRO Philippines 2024 will let HR leaders gather in Metro Manila to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the year ahead.
How to win the talent war with employee engagement
Leaders are turning to new ways of engagement to attract new talent and cultivate existing ones for great workplace culture.
Online platform for lower wage employees in Singapore launched
The platform, known as the Progressive Wage Portal (PW Portal), will allow employees to see if their wages are concurrent with what is due to them.
Employees in Singapore want to leave their jobs after two years
Employees in Singapore are looking to switch employers after two years due to reasons like pay, better career progression, and lack of recognition.
Income gap between genders in rural India still wide
There is a rising share of women in salaried employment, but at the same time, the gender wage gap between both sexes still persist.
Salaries in Malaysia expected to remain flat for 2024
Malaysia and Singapore are expected to see salaries plateau in 2024, in comparison to some of their neighbours which are expected to increase.
Annual wage negotiations in Japan kick off
The goal of these wage negotiations is to reach a pay hike of 5% and more across large and smaller organisations to beat inflationary pressures.
More employees in New Zealand productive thanks to FWA
A researcher from Massey University attributed the results to the trust and flexibility from managers and leaders, leading to higher productivity and creativity.
ESG measures usage increase across APAC firms
Recent polls have discovered that across the APAC markets, more firms are implementing ESG measures across their executive incentive plans.
CHRO Philippines 2024: Innovation for the workforce
At CHRO Philippines 2024, HR leaders will be able to learn strategies and share ideas to develop a better and stronger workforce for 2024.
New wage hike will affect small firms: Thai tripartite committee
The push to implement higher wage hike soon after the most recent one went into effect will affect small firms harder, says Thai tripartite wage committee.
Minimum wage in the Philippines not sufficient for employees
Despite a rise in the minimum wage rate for employees in the Philippines, a study has shown that this increase has failed to keep up with food prices.
More employees in Singapore seeking to upskill in 2024
Employees in Singapore are motivated to learn new things for the sake of their careers, as many are motivated by factors such as the rise of gen AI.
Human Development: The focal point of building a talent pipeline
Organisations can tap into the varied aspects of human development to develop a consistent and robust talent pipeline.
More employees in Singapore plan to leave current jobs
Seeking better work-life balance, salaries, and new career opportunities, more employees are open to leaving their current positions for new jobs.