Singapore explores enhanced support system for the unemployed
More government-funded aid is in the pipeline to support displaced employees, with an emphasis on skills development and job search.
Malaysia encourages wage policy compliance with cash incentives
The Progressive Wage Policy aims to enhance workforce productivity through skills training, benefitting both employees and employers.
How mentorship can be key to performance management in firms
Performance management within organisations requires a personal touch, and employees and leaders can be empowered to take responsibility for the task.
Employees with differing needs seek supplementary employment in Japan
With encouragement from the government, two groups of employees have emerged as most likely to seek secondary jobs in Japan.
Empowering HR leaders to build an engaged and resilient workforce
You can still register for the highly anticipated HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, which is taking place on Wednesday, September 2023!
More employees in Singapore support raising of retirement age
To support more employees staying longer in the workforce, Singapore is looking to create a more inclusive workplace culture to support all employees.
Australia’s National Skills Passport looks to retrain, renew, and reskill
One of the key objectives of the new initiative is to promote lifelong learning amongst employees in Australia amongst a skill shortage.
Employee wellbeing driving ACFA’s sweeping leave policy changes
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) aims to attract and retain the best talent by improving its employee benefits programme.
Pay overtime without fail or else, Taiwan employers warned
Employees working overtime must be compensated by getting overtime pay and not by other methods, says Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour.
Salary reconsideration required to attract top talent in Malaysia
Increasing living costs is pushing more employees to prioritise financial compensation as the main reason for accepting a job offer.
Flexible work can ease pressure on working caregivers in Singapore
As more employees assume caregiving responsibilities, they must be supported through flexible work and paid leave, says labour movement.
Adapt and reskill for the future of AI, or risk losing out
Organisations can stay ahead of the competition by ensuring their employees are skilled in the use of AI at work.
Income disparity hits record high in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong returns to pre-pandemic productivity levels, income for the lowest-earning employees is nearly 60 times less than the wealthy.
More employees in Thailand may be about to delay retirement
A growing ageing population and labour shortage has fuelled more discussion over the possibility of raising the retirement age beyond 55.
New measures to help parents in Singapore improve work-life balance
A proposed bill will double paternity leave and extend unpaid infant care leave, providing crucial support for new parents.
Keeping the best talent in Malaysia… comes with a price
To keep talented employees in the country, Malaysia must be prepared to pay competitive salaries, suggested a Deputy Minister.
Addressing employee burnout: Strategies for a healthier workforce
Resilience Institute SEA’s Manish Arneja will be at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 to offer perspectives on battling burnout and building a resilient workforce.
The ethical conundrum of monitoring remote employees
Organisations who may be or considering monitoring remote employees are inciting debate about the ethics and legality of doing so.
Employers in the Philippines urged to prioritise mental health
Offering more work flexibility and extra leave to employees when needed are some measures that can help improve employee wellbeing.
How people development continues to drive organisational success
Katerina Hanna, VP, Customer Success APJ, Ceridian, explains why creating meaningful moments of social connection remains a priority for people leaders.
Singapore disputes interpretation of minimum income standards
Three government ministries have questioned the findings of a new minimum wage study, saying that its research parameters are flawed
Public employees in Thailand given salary payment options
A new salary payment scheme was recently announced, which would have seen public employees paid every fortnight.
Deteriorating mental health affects work productivity in Asia
Organisations that fail to address workplace mental health issues risk incurring significant cost through an increasingly disengaged workforce.
Mass retrenchment the solution to productivity woes: Australian tycoon
The CEO of Gurner Group made controversial claims that for productivity to increase in Australia, half the working population should be made redundant.
Resident employment dips in Singapore, but expected to recover
The contraction in resident employment represents the first decline since 2020, as the number of organisations looking to hire decreases.
Standard Chartered improves parental leave policy
Regardless of gender, employees who are parents are offered 20 weeks of paid leave to encourage a balanced approach to parenting.
Navigating employee development challenges in the workplace
Organisations in Singapore and Hong Kong can do more to engage employees with talent programmes deploying learner-centric tools.
Optimism prevails as employers in Singapore commit to wage increases
Large organisations consistently outpace SMEs in wage growth, indicating a positive trend in salary increases over the next year.
New policies to address workforce imbalance in South Korea
Foreign employee expansion and flexible regulations have reduced job vacancies in South Korea, with younger generations most impacted.
Singapore’s job market remains resilient as hiring continues
While the global economy remains uncertain and firms face a talent shortage, many firms are continuing to add to their headcount.