Salaries in Malaysia expected to remain flat for 2024
Malaysia and Singapore are expected to see salaries plateau in 2024, in comparison to some of their neighbours which are expected to increase.
Annual wage negotiations in Japan kick off
The goal of these wage negotiations is to reach a pay hike of 5% and more across large and smaller organisations to beat inflationary pressures.
6 ways to strengthen the role of middle managers
What can organisations do to empower middle managers to successfully lead the business and teams under their charge?
CHRO Philippines 2024: Innovation for the workforce
At CHRO Philippines 2024, HR leaders will be able to learn strategies and share ideas to develop a better and stronger workforce for 2024.
New wage hike will affect small firms: Thai tripartite committee
The push to implement higher wage hike soon after the most recent one went into effect will affect small firms harder, says Thai tripartite wage committee.
Minimum wage in the Philippines not sufficient for employees
Despite a rise in the minimum wage rate for employees in the Philippines, a study has shown that this increase has failed to keep up with food prices.
More employees in Singapore seeking to upskill in 2024
Employees in Singapore are motivated to learn new things for the sake of their careers, as many are motivated by factors such as the rise of gen AI.
Human Development: The focal point of building a talent pipeline
Organisations can tap into the varied aspects of human development to develop a consistent and robust talent pipeline.
Bolstered by new tech, is on-demand pay now a ‘table stakes’ benefit?
Can organisations gain a competitive advantage over the competition by offering employees with on-demand pay benefits?
More employees in Singapore plan to leave current jobs
Seeking better work-life balance, salaries, and new career opportunities, more employees are open to leaving their current positions for new jobs.
The key role of culture in sustaining organisational performance
What are some of the top cultural characteristics and priorities that organisations need to focus on to be successful in the future?
Kiwis concerned about employment rights, income
A new survey has shown that Kiwis are worried about employment and their wages under a new government, especially in light of the cost of living.
More than 80% of employers in Japan plan salary raises in 2024
More than four out of five of employers in Japan seek to increase wages, with a majority looking to implement a wage increase on par with last year.
Take a pay cut for remote work? No thanks, say employees in Australia
Besides a reluctance to earn less, some employees are also not convinced that they will benefit from working from home.
Shaping organisations, transforming employees
CHRO Philippines 2024 will look into innovative strategies that CHROs can use to formulate great people-first strategies in changing organisations.
The six factors for leaders to encourage upskilling
To ease labour woes and win the talent war, employers need to rethink how they approach hiring in order to attract and retain great talent.
How AI can impact the global economy and employees
AI can vary in its impact on different global markets and the IMF has developed an analysis of how different economies can cope with this technology.
Minimum wage rate in India to rise before general elections
The minimum wage in India looks to increase before the elections in India, with committees looking to increase the rate to accommodate people’s lifestyles.
The six factors that drive staff turnovers at work
Managers need to identify the six major factors that are behind the reasons employees leave and how to manage them to retain headcount.
Progressive wage policy needs details ironed out, says MEF
Housekeeping matters need to be sorted out before the progressive wage policy is implemented across Malaysia, said the Malaysia Employers Federation.
Average rate of wages in Taiwan rose at end of 2023
Taiwan’s average monthly wages continue to see an increase within the last few months, especially in areas like the industrial and services sector.
Employers in South Korea likely to hire more in 2024
Employers in South Korea will be hiring more employees for jobs in 2024, with many looking for people in on-site roles.
Global unemployment to worsen in 2024, says UN
The United Nations has warned that the rising global unemployment rate is exacerbated by ramifications from the pandemic, global crisis and other factors.
How AI can help boost salaries for employees
The rise of AI usage in the workplace can help employees use their time productively and fruitfully, boosting people’s careers, says CEO of Randstad.
Progressive wage policy in Malaysia will be applied with care
The progressive wage policy will not be implemented in Malaysia arbitrarily, and will take note of the needs of the economy and people.
Do RTO mandates actually raise productivity? Nope.
Return to office mandates are increasing in numbers. but the results on productivity and positive benefits do not outweigh the problems, says research.
Employees in Hong Kong would give up FWAs for a salary raise
Employees in Hong Kong are willing to give up their flexible working arrangements if their employers would agree to give them a pay rise to compensate.
How Procurify took on the four-day workweek
The four-day workweek was a cost-cutting solution for an organisation, but now their CEO says it has yielded great results for their employees.
Malaysia sees pay increases steadily rise in 2024
Salaries will continue to rise steadily in 2024 across certain industries, but challenges persist for organisations to attract new employees.
More employees seek better opportunities in 2024
The number of employees looking to change jobs in 2024 has increased, with most attributing the act to seeking higher pay and compensation