Employment Hero’s Swag empowers SMEs to win the talent war
Swag’s AI-powered functionalities streamline recruitment, generating job descriptions, predicting hiring needs, and matching candidates.
Visier accelerates adoption of people analytics in Asia-Pacific region
A new office in Singapore will serve as Visier’s regional headquarters, while 7-Eleven has been announced as a new customer in Malaysia.
How Gen Z employees can contribute to the corporate workplace
A millennial boss shares her experience hiring Gen Z employees and how they impressed her with their work ethic and eagerness to learn.
2022 saw real wage rises fall in Singapore
Despite more employers implementing record wage hikes, high inflation saw real wage growing by the lowest margin in a decade.
Malaysia’s DPM calls for fair bonus distribution to boost productivity
Employers have been urged to provide fair benefits in recognition of skilled labour’s vital role in organisational performance.
MEF calls for extended social security coverage for retirees
The Malaysian Employers Federation wants more support for employees in the private sector to manage rising healthcare costs during retirement.
Worry about lack of workers, not technology, says former Google CEO
Future worker shortage from falling birth rates should be bigger worry than AI replacing jobs, says Eric Schmidt, former Chief Executive of Google.
Success of return to office hinges on understanding what employees want
Some employees are pushing back against the return-to-office mandate because organisations are failing with their employee engagement efforts.
Employees in South-East Asia want to spend more time in the office
The office remains a vital hub for focused work as more employees in Singapore and the Philippines push for a return to office, says Gensler.
Leaders from Multiplier recognised by Forbes Asia
This recognition strengthens Multiplier’s position as an employment technology innovator, forging global connections between employers and jobseekers.
Hiding chronic pain at work higher than likely for leaders
Leaders choose not to reveal chronic health issues due to fears of being perceived as incapable and missing out on career growth opportunities.
Japan’s real wages see steepest drop in eight years
Driven by inflation, the gap between nominal and real wages is widening, prompting the government to push for wage growth across organisations.
BINUS Group works with Workday to accelerate digital transformation
Workday’s cloud technology will enable BINUS group to digitally transform its operations so all processes and workflows would run on a single platform.
How organisations can empower employees to drive ESG success
Yogesh Chauhan, Director of ESG for HubSpot, identifies employee engagement and transparency as key factors for successful ESG implementation.
New Zealand to end discriminatory wage law against disabled employees
The government has pledged to replace existing regulation with a wage supplement scheme so disabled employees are paid at minimum wage.
Employment opportunities surge for IT positions in Vietnam
The shift to digital technology has led Vietnam to seek skilled professionals in automation, automotive, electronics, industrial design, and IT industries.
Work-life balance a growing priority for employees in Hong Kong
Employees in Hong Kong have indicated their preference for a more flexible work-life balance and will consider resigning to achieve that aspiration.
Why humour can help women thrive as leaders
Being funny helps leaders influence people, but women can benefit from using humour in the workplace more than men do.
Careers job candidates should aspire for in the age of AI
Amidst fears of AI taking over jobs, finding fulfilment and satisfaction is key to a successful career and life, says Elon Musk.
Gen Z and millennials seek better work-life balance
Work-life balance and flexibility are paramount for Gen Zs and millennials as they embrace hybrid work models and seek improved career advancement.
Shine on, stay humble: Five key factors successful leaders work with
To be a successful yet humble leader, there are five elements which people can incorporate in their daily routines to become effective in heading any team.
Australia strengthens employment sector for PWDs
New funding will bolster supported employment for people with disabilities by expanding opportunities and workforce support.
Wage growth in Australia hits decade high
Annual wage growth is also expected to peak at 4.0% at the end of 2023 before easing back to 3.7% by mid-2025.
Bridging the disconnect between HR leaders and employees in Singapore
While more HR leaders recognise the importance of employee experience management, more can be done to improve its overall effectiveness.
Rapid digitalisation putting jobs at risk in the Philippines
Improving digital infrastructure, rethinking hiring approaches and a focus on skills are some ways the Philippines can manage job roles becoming obsolete.
Incoming Thai government urged to reconsider minimum wage raise
Raising the minimum wage too quickly can jeopardise the sustainability of many small businesses and cost job losses, said the Federation of Thai Industries.
Supporting LGBTIQ+ communities through inclusion training
To promote LGBTIQ+ inclusion in workplaces, Australia’s Victoria state invested A$1.85 million in Rainbow Health Australia’s How2 programme.
A progressive wage model might not be what Malaysia needs
The progressive wage model has been considered a success in Singapore, but will it be feasible in Malaysia? An economics professor says no.
More employees choosing to stay in their current jobs
Layoff fears are driving employees to prioritise job stability over job hopping, with limited salary gains and increased stress serving as disincentives.
‘Selfish’ Gen Z employees in Australia refuse to return to office
Employers are angry with the growing number of young employees who work remotely, despite calls for them to return to the office.