Malaysia plans to publish quarterly salary statistics
Such a move, said the government, will address low salary payments and create a fair and dynamic labour market.
Australia strengthens workplace protection for vulnerable employees
The ratification of international treaties will see Australia heighten efforts to reduce workplace violence and harassment.
Employment grows in Singapore despite cooling labour demand
Retrenchments also increased for a third consecutive quarter, although employees are taking less time to find re-employment.
Job additions slow down despite record employment in South Korea
While the employment rate continues to hit record high, new job additions in the country slowed down for a second consecutive month.
Regulation of AI in the workplace considered in the Philippines
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) is also pushing for more initiatives to help employees understand and embrace the use of the technology.
Samsung Electronics offers four-day workweek option for some employees
The move is in line with the multinational electronics corporation’s effort to improve work-life balance and provide more flexibility for employees.
AI interactions may have detrimental effects on employee wellbeing
While AI is continuing to reshape the workplace, organisations need to do more to regulate how employees interact with AI systems.
Employees in Hong Kong want to continue remote work
Not understanding problems employees face is causing conflict between managers and employees as the return to work accelerates in Hong Kong.
Japan focuses on accelerating wage growth in fiscal 2023
Investment in human resources development and the reskilling of employees will also be priorities as the government looks to achieve economic growth.
Employees may perceive peer recognition programmes as unfair
While public peer recognition may be used to praise employees, the method can backfire, making them less willing to help others.
Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel make key leadership appointment
As Commercial General Manger, Theo Ocks will spearhead the strategic business direction for Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel.
The next key pillar of HR: From human resources to human development
Fong Tuan Chen of Maybank speaks to HRM Asia about human development and explains what is delaying its implementation by organisations.
Google moves to get more employees back into the office
Measures such as surveilling attendance at work will be implemented as the tech giant continues to reverse its once popular remote work policy.
Petronas prioritises skill redeployment over layoffs
Amidst a changing energy landscape, Petronas is investing in its core portfolio and cleaner energy production.
Struggling with return to office? It’s an ‘organisational change problem’
Organisations need to understand the challenges faced by employees and implement compassionate strategies for a return to the office.
Kellogg’s moves to remove credential requirements for job positions
The push to remove degree requirements for most job positions is part of Kellogg’s strategy to attract more job candidates from a wider talent pool.
Employers in Hong Kong struggling to retain talent
Driven by factors such as emigration and raising wages, companies in Hong Kong have been facing a labour shortage for at least a year.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2023: Nominations now open!
Asia’s biggest awards for HR and HR technology solutions providers returns this year with over 30 exciting award categories to be contested.
The importance of incorporating human development into leadership
Center for Creative Leadership’s Elisa Mallis tells HRM Asia how leaders can embrace human development as leaders.
Work-life balance tops list of priorities for employees in Singapore
Employees now prioritise work-life balance when it comes to choosing an employer, and companies have to create a workplace culture that can meet this need.
Japan targets more female board members for large organisations
The government is pushing economic policies that require more female board members to be nominated to achieve gender equality.
Work-from-home parents worry about career opportunities
Working parents express anxiety about having their careers stalled as they work from home and care for their children.
Empowering women’s economic success in Queensland
The Queensland government has committed A$16.3 million to empower women and boost their workforce participation.
Focus on rewarding local employees, employers in Malaysia told
Malaysia needs to provide incentives and raise salaries to keep more Malaysians employed in the local workforce, says the Human Resources Minister.
Employees key to successful digital transformation in Singapore
While most organisations acknowledge the importance of digital transformation, more can be done to address employees’ concerns.
Australia to raise minimum wage by 5.75% from July
More than two million employees are expected to benefit from the wage raise, as living costs continue to soar in the country.
Bridging the DE&I and gender pay gap in Singapore
Many employees in Singapore feel that their employes are not doing enough to improve gender pay equality and DE&I policies.
China considers measures to encourage re-employment of retirees
To encourage more seniors to re-enter the workforce, authorities have been urged to invest in this group and create regulations to protect their rights.
Female employment rate hits all-time high in Australia
With more employees transitioning from part-time to full-time jobs, more than three million women are now enjoying full-time employment.
Organisations in Indonesia urged to foster workplace gender equality
The country’s Ministry of Manpower is continuing to advocate for regulations that combat workplace harassment and promote women’s empowerment.