Return to work…in a new city, Walmart tells employees
Walmart’s technology employees face relocation and more frequent in-person work as the retail giant closes offices in three cities.
Australia reforms disability services to foster inclusivity
Properly funded reforms and initiatives can provide greater choice and control to employees in Australia with disabilities.
Workplace flexibility is king, but many employers are falling short
Flexibility working is crucial for retaining employees, but they need more control over their working arrangements to make the most of hybrid work.
South Korea’s job market growth slows to lowest level in two years
Job growth in South Korea hit a two-year low in January 2023 with 411,000 jobs added, marking the smallest on-year growth since March 2021.
Driving change: New Zealand Uber drivers initiate collective bargaining
Through a union, over 500 New Zealand Uber drivers are pushing for better pay and working conditions through collective bargaining.
Building workplace resilience by embracing employee wellbeing
Speaking with HRM Asia, TTSH’s Lek Jie Ying highlights how the hospital is helping employees overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Singapore enhances workforce inclusion and training support
Increasing paternity leave and establishing a new entity to support employee training are among the measures announced in Singapore’s Budget 2023.
Demand for talent in India expected to remain strong in 2023
Despite a cautious approach to hiring, many organisations in India are expected to add to their headcount in 2023.
Employees in the Philippines want more say in wage hike review
The labour group that has filed a petition for another wage increase wants to play a more active role in discussions with the government.
Family-work balance: Supporting the sandwich generation in the workplace
An employers’ organisation has called on employers to create a supportive environment for employees caring for both children and elderly parents.
Hay fever benefits improve employee wellbeing in Japan
Encouraging employees to tackle allergies and hay fever leads to increased workplace satisfaction and efficiency, more companies are finding out.
Improving career resilience and management in Singapore
In response to workplace changes, the government is continuing to work with various stakeholders to find ways to improve employee resilience.
Organisations in Singapore not quite ready to embrace the metaverse
While business leaders acknowledge the potential benefits of the metaverse, concerns remain over issues such as skills training, privacy, and costs.
NAB leads Australia’s drive to increase female participation in tech
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has launched an in-house version of She Builds CloudUp programme to boost gender diversity in tech.
More employees in Singapore working beyond retirement age
31% of Singapore residents aged 65 and above are employed, with the majority earning less than S$2,500 (US$1,885) monthly.
Return to office work gains momentum in Japan
More organisations operating in Tokyo are planning to rent more office space to allow employees to return to the office.
Morgan Stanley makes leadership changes to strengthen SEA presence
David Aronovitch has been appointed to the role of CEO of South-East Asia, and Ronald Ong will helm the position of Chairman of South-East Asia.
Employees in Japan saw earnings soar in December 2022
Boosted by winter bonuses, wages in Japan rose to their highest level in nearly 26 years, Japan’s Labour Ministry has reported.
Visa makes key leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Chris Clarke will be Visa’s new Chairman, Asia Pacific, with Stephen Karpin taking over Clarke as Regional President, Asia Pacific.
Platform workers in Singapore to be protected against injury
A new advisory committee has been form to develop policies for work injury compensation and address key operational issues faced by platform workers.
Moderate office noise in the office increases employee wellbeing
While excessive noise in the workplace can be a distraction, a lack of background sounds can be detrimental to employee health.
Malaysian minister advocates for more women in leadership roles
Through advocacy in government-linked and private firms, Malaysia wants to achieve the goal of 30% female representation in key decision-making roles.
Increase in off-hours work among employees in Taiwan
A survey by the Ministry of Labour found that more employees are having to spend more of their leisure time to address work-related issues.
Sony promotes Hiroki Totoki to President
Totoki’s appointment as President highlights his expertise in driving growth through business diversification and strategy planning.
Australia aims to create diverse female leadership in the workplace
The Women of Colour Executive Leadership Programme is launched to help diverse women advance their careers.
Employees in Japan allowed to pursue side careers
More firms in Japan are allowing their employees to take on second jobs to foster skills development and gain opportunities for career advancement.
Why your organisation should be prioritising DE&I
A failure to focus on DE&I lowers organisations’ standing among consumers and make them a less attractive proposition for employees.
Remote work leads to increased productivity
Employees working from home are using the time saved from not having to commute on increasing their productivity, says a new report.
More employees in Singapore chose to change jobs in 2022
The rise in career mobility is attributed to more employment opportunities and is most prevalent among employees aged 30 and below.
Is flexibility the solution for the future workplace?
Flexible working arrangements (FWAs) can help increase productivity and retain talent, but organisations need more support to implement them.