SMEs rank survival and expansion as top challenges
Talent acquisition and retention is also one of the biggest challenges faced by SMEs around the world, reported the World Economic Forum.
Twitter reverses work-from-anywhere arrangement
Having previously advocated permanent remote work, Twitter is now requiring employees to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the office.
Younger employees struggling to adjust to flexible work
Besides facing burnout, some 20% of these employees have also expressed stress related to a lack of learning and development opportunities.
Work flexibility can address employee burnout
Flexible schedules can reduce burnout, increase employee engagement and loyalty, and promote business success.
Value of hybrid work may overtake pay increase
Recent research has shown that employees would choose a hybrid work arrangement over any pay increase offered by their employer.
Return to office and “work from anywhere”, Google tells employees
Providing more flexibility and time off are some of the ways Google is using to lure staff back to the office.
Can four-day workweek provide health benefits to employees?
A study found that employees who switch to a four-day workweek sleep an hour more than they did when working five days a week.
Transformation of HR leadership in 2023 and beyond
HR leaders need to develop skills to lead business transformation and address the shift in workforce and skills scarcity.
The power of “weak ties” in securing your next job
In the process of a job search, acquaintances are found to be more vital than close friends or family, particularly among employees in high-tech sectors.
What are the top skills employers look for?
Digital and data literacy are among the top 10 skills employees will need over the next decade, said Bernard Marr, author, keynote speaker and futurist.
Does WFH hinder creativity and innovation?
Close physical proximity is requited to foster employee relationships that facilitate innovation, according to research from MIT.
Amazon’s WFH strategy lets employees stay performance-focused
Amazon’s three-pronged work-from-home strategy places emphasis on how employees work rather than where they are working from.
Starbucks employees continue to get paid during COVID-19 outbreak
From March 20, the global coffeehouse chain will continue to pay workers for 30 days, regardless if they report for work or not.
COVID-19 puts 25 million jobs at risk
International Labour Organisation paints bleak picture of major labour market and economic crisis emerging from COVID-19.
The ups and downs of performance-related pay
Being remunerated based on your company’s profits comes with big rewards, and also big risks as Apple boss Tim Cook has just discovered.
The gift that gives back this Christmas
Microsoft and PayPal are two companies that have decided to give their employees something very precious this festive season – time.
Two Cents: Do you have to be a bully to run a tech firm?
Accusations of bullying from Razer’s founder and CEO drag tech startups into the spotlight yet again for the way they treats employees.
Introducing R “Ray” Wang: The ultimate Silicon Valley insider
Silicon Valley business analyst , best-selling author, and technology commentator R “Ray” Wang is set to join the lineup for HR Tech Festival Asia 2020.
More than one million people now work for the big 4 tech firms
Headcount is growing steadily at Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook giving employees a louder voice to protest.
The world loves American freelancers
Almost 40% of all U.S freelance jobs advertised on Upwork are hired by foreign-based companies.
Has Google lost its ‘’cool place to work’’ status?
Once seen as a shining example of the modern workplace, more clampdowns and controversy continue to blight the search engine’s workplace.
Did a sabbatical help build a US$140 billion company?
Salesforce founder says the power of extended time off helped him create a global software giant.
Maybe Elon Musk should follow his own advice
After his latest stunt backfires with his ‘’bulletproof’’ windows, maybe the billionaire entrepreneur should communicate more with employees.
Adidas shifts high-tech factories to Asia
The sportswear maker will be moving its robot technology to Asia and closing down two modern plants in Germany and the US.
“Appalling and outdated”: Blowback from EY’s training for women
A training session from over a year ago has caused some public relations headaches for consulting firm EY.
Here’s why McDonald’s turmoil may also be an HR opportunity
A new CHRO could seize the chance to address the sexual harassment allegations suddenly plaguing the company.
Massive Asia-Pacific free-trade pact to go ahead without India
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) includes 15 member countries and covers half the world’s population.
Should you ban sugary drinks in the workplace?
Companies are taking on more responsibility to supervise their employees’ diets when at work to help them make healthy choices.
General Motors strike in the US ends after 40 days
The nationwide strike affected more than 50 assembly plants throughout the US, but was ended on October 16.
How to make the most of the rest of 2019
There is now just over one calendar months left of the decade. US-based thought leader Jason Averbook has these 10 suggestions for making the most of them.