Unemployment falls to four-year low in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong has reportedly returned to full employment, the city faces the challenge of keeping their best talent from emigrating.
Putting sustainability into action: CHROs driving ESG in the workplace
Joanne Flinn, Chairwoman of the ESG Institute, discusses how CHROs can play a practical and strategic role in driving sustainability.
New sexual harassment laws to be implemented in Taiwan
Taiwan’s federal government is looking to amend sexual harassment laws that will place heavier punishments on offenders in positions of power.
Australia advances flexible work option for public employees
Employers are urged to review workplace policies and consider accommodation and alternative arrangements to ensure compliance.
Employees in South Korea enjoy little free time beyond work
Despite a general shift towards a better work-life balance, employees in South Korea find themselves working longer hours than in other countries.
How to build a future-growth and resilient organisation
Organisations can drive future growth by identifying trends and opportunities, says HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 speaker Go Ashokh Menon.
Employment among senior women grows in South Korea
As of June 2023, there are 1.91 million salaried women in their 60s in South Korea, which has contributed to a rise in female employment rates.
Workplace productivity dips in Australia due to sleeping disorders
Sleep disorders can negatively affect employees’ productivity by up to 40%, which amounts to around four weeks of work time.
Higher earnings for senior high school graduates in the Philippines
These graduates have higher chances of securing medium-skill work, improving employment prospects and skills development opportunities.
Building an inclusive workplace for disabled employees
Speaking to HRM Asia, C&W Services Singapore’s Managing Director, Natalie Craig, highlights what organisations can do for an inclusive work culture.
Singapore creates representation group to protect gig employees
A new set of recommendations aims to better resolve disagreements between gig employees and platform operators in 2024.
Pay remote employees more, says Australian union
The argument was made in response to a proposal by former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett to reduce the salaries of public employees who work from home.
Malaysia proposes progressive wage model to bridge salary gap
As part of the proposed model, mandatory salary increments will be introduced annually to address wage inequality.
More employees in Singapore working unpaid hours
In the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore ranks high on the number of unpaid hours, leading to an unhealthy work-life balance for employees.
Driving digital transformation with HR empowerment
A Chinese medicine hall’s digital transformation journey showcases the importance of skills upgrading in revitalising traditional businesses.
New Zealand advances in gender equality and inclusion
Through initiatives such as Women’s Employment Action Plan, progress continues to be made in women’s education and workforce participation.
DBS continues journey to build a sustainable workplace
DBS’ Climate Activation Workshops empower participants to understand climate risk and identify sustainable financing opportunities.
Employees in Malaysia lack opportunities to upskill and reskill
While employees in Malaysia recognise that upskilling and reskilling is essential, many are not receiving opportunities from their employers.
Redefining of casual work in Australia spark concerns over flexibility and pay
Changes to casual work risk exclude individuals with regular work patterns, reducing flexibility and pay for university students, retirees, and others.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2023: Recognising HR excellence
Nominations are now open for the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2023, which recognises Asia’s best HR solution providers and industry leaders.
Employment opportunities increased for disabled people in Australia
Australia’s disabled community and their needs will be put forth in a new employment service framework that seeks to help them get hired.
Concerns over inadequate retirement savings in Malaysia
Only 30% of active members and 18% of total members meet the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) retirement savings benchmark.
Mismatch in sustainable and digitalisation strategies in Singapore
While sustainability and digital transformation are high priorities for organisations, treating them as separate silos is impacting business performance.
Indonesia pushes for more transparency around job availability
Companies have been urged to voluntarily send information regarding unfilled job positions to a new initiative set up by the government.
Employers in Australia and New Zealand embrace four-day workweek
Successful trials in Australia and New Zealand have demonstrated benefits to health, lifestyle, and work behaviour, said a RMIT professor.
Inflation worries after minimum wage enforced in Malaysia
The country’s minimum wage enforcement raises inflation risk, but the government is aiming for wage-price balance to help cope with the cost of living.
Singapore champions mediation to promote fairness in the workplace
To maintain a harmonious and non-litigious workplace culture, upcoming legislation will favour mediation for dispute resolution in Singapore.
Losing concentration? Time to take a break… for five minutes
A new study by the University of Sydney has shown that a five-minute break may be all it takes to get employees recharged for peak performance.
Samsung moves towards a sustainable workplace by eliminating paper use
The electronics conglomerate is spearheading an initiative towards a paperless work environment within the office to boost sustainability.
How CHROs can shape organisational and workforce transformation
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series will provide key insights for HR and business leaders in South-East Asia to develop their people strategies for 2024.