Firms in Japan reduce remote work despite employee demand
Remote work remains popular amongst employees in Japan, but organisations are demanding employees return to work onsite.
Singapore launches initiative to bolster retrenched employees’ skills
Skill enhancement support unveiled by Singapore’s government aids retrenched employees, fostering long-term career preparedness.
The voice of HR in APAC: How a HR leader is pushing the people agenda
HR is embarking on a new journey to promote fairer and more progressive people policies in APAC, says Low Peck Kem, the new President of APFHRM.
The unifying power of purpose across generations
Rachele Focardi, Founder of XYZ@Work, explores the post-pandemic impact of purpose on uniting generations and driving positive change.
Reinoud Ottervanger takes on new role in Heineken Singapore
Ottervanger will be responsible for the overall management of Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore’s strategic and operational functions.
AI’s dual impact on Singapore’s HR landscape
While many HR leaders are already leveraging on AI, many reserve concerns over the ethical use of AI in their industry.
From gap to growth: Key strategies for deskless workforce
Capability Group’s Sudan Jeganathan shares Axonify Deskless Report 2023, highlighting the challenges deskless employees face.
Gen Z rising in Asia: A dynamic force for organisational change
A panel discussion at HR Tech Connect 2023 will provide defining insights for organisations to better understand Gen Z employees in the workplace.
Business groups in the Philippines warn of job losses amid wage hike
Approximately 10% of retail jobs could be at risk if the wage hike is mandated into law, says Bobby Claudio, President of the PRA.
The next STEP in career journey for Singapore’s mid-career professionals
A new mentorship and training programme from Citi Singapore aims to develop diverse and talented candidates who may not have experience in banking.
No Normal: How the business of HR shifted from tactical to strategic
Sapient Insights Group’s Stacey Harris explores HR’s transformation and the importance of HR technology in Asia-Pacific.
How HR leaders can cultivate an effective contingent workforce
Rob Squires, VP, Regional Head of Asia and Japan, Ceridian, discusses the gig economy’s impact on workforce approaches.
Male employees in Singapore feel more anxiety over job security
Organisations can do more to build trust so employees that their efforts are recognised, while providing more development opportunities
Cultivating responsibility and sustainability in the workplace
A new project launched by Rothman & Roman aims to present the best employee engagement and communication practices in Singapore.
More male employees in Japan took paternity leave in 2022
The financial and insurance sectors led in paternity leave uptake at 37.28%, while the hospitality and retailing showed modest 9.06% participation.
Advancing the D&I agenda from diversity to true inclusion
The DE&I journey has taken Bloomberg from diversity to inclusion, writes Alisha Fernando, Head of Diversity and Inclusion APAC, Bloomberg.
Inflation drives down real earnings in Taiwan despite increase in wages
Wages rose from January to June earlier this year, but also saw a drop in earnings for the first time in seven years.
New Zealand mandates gender pay gap reporting
Nearly 900 organisations, each with over 250 employees, are set to disclose their gender pay gaps under new regulations.
Inclusive social protection for all employees in the Philippines
Maximising productive and sustainable job opportunities, and raising salaries, form part of a blueprint for inclusive labour development.
South Korea’s job growth slows for fourth consecutive month
The country’s total workforce now numbers 28.68 million, as the unemployment rate fell to 2.7% in July, the lowest recorded since 1999.
Malaysia explores full salary transparency in job postings
To help graduates make better decisions when applying for new jobs, the government is proposing that job adverts openly declare salary ranges.
Employee in Australia fired over WFH inactivity
Her unfair dismissal application was rejected by Australia’s workplace tribunal, which supported a misconduct charge by her employer.
Malaysia considers progressive wage policy to raise salaries
The main goal of the proposed policy is to raise stagnated salary growth to help more people cope with the cost of living.
Japan pushing for more inclusive corporate leadership
While there has been an improvement in gender diversity, the government is pushing for more listed organisations to embrace gender diversity.
Formal employees in Malaysia see increase in median monthly wages
In March 2023, a formal workforce of 6.45 million saw male employees receive marginally higher salaries than their female counterparts.
Over one in five employees in the Philippines seek new opportunities
Organisations should look beyond financial motivation by focusing on employee wellbeing in order to retain employees.
Creating a fairer workplace in Singapore
Prior to the passage of the Workplace Fairness Legislation in 2024, Singapore has outlined key areas that will be protected in the workplace.
Digitalisation surges among SMEs in India
The majority of SMEs in India are embracing effective digitalisation, recognising that such a move is essential to support organisational growth.
Fresh graduates in Hong Kong have more power to negotiate higher salary
As organisations look to attract and retain top talent, university graduates in Hong Kong saw an increase in their starting salaries in 2022.
The weekend begins on Friday for Grayling Singapore employees
The introduction of a 4.5-day workweek is aimed at making employees more refreshed and fulfilled to meet the demands of their work, says the PR firm.