Optimism prevails as employers in Singapore commit to wage increases
Large organisations consistently outpace SMEs in wage growth, indicating a positive trend in salary increases over the next year.
Beyond roles: The evolving commitment of fathers
Modern fatherhood demands a profound commitment to balance career demands with family responsibilities.
Cost of employee absenteeism hits record high in New Zealand
Firms in New Zealand are paying a higher price for employees on medical leave, with the highest increase in absenteeism rates recorded since 2012.
Singapore defines flexible work to benefit employees and employers
A new tripartite workgroup has begun deliberations to develop guidelines that will drive flexible work in Singapore workplaces.
Disgruntled employees in Taiwan lament stagnant salaries
Only a quarter of Taiwan’s workforce received a salary increasement in 2023, with some employees having to endure years of salary stagnation.
Not posting a salary range? You may be losing half your applicants
Organisations need to be more upfront about salaries in job postings to avoid alienating potential new applicants.
Gender income gap in South Korea despite rise in female employment
While the number of women employed in South Korea was at an all-time high last year, the gender income gap has still not been addressed.
Japan plans to subsidise organisations offering parental leave
In the coming fiscal year, organisations will receive financial support to offer allowances to employees covering colleagues on parental leave.
P&G India rolls out initiative for special needs families
Championing inclusivity and diversity, its Lead With Care programme provides support for employees who have children with disabilities.
Employers in Australia to be penalised for underpaying wages
Legislation to criminalise “wage theft” while promoting labour rights in Australia has not been met by universal approval.
Taking time off? Moving beyond the four-day workweek
A 11-month work year implemented by an organisation has increased employees’ creativity and productivity, as well as reduced burnout.
Australia’s gig economy set for major reform
The country’s gig economy faces a seismic shift as new legislation could reshape conditions and rights for “employee-like workers”.
Fostering an inclusive work environment at HSBC Singapore
HSBC Singapore employees who are working parents will be granted more parental leave to spend time with their families.
The key questions for recruiters to ask during interviews
Instead of fielding intrusive and unnecessary questions to job applicants, recruiters should focus on experience sharing.
Minimum wage in Malaysia dictated by progressive wage system
Private employers are encouraged to focus on fair compensation for skilled employees to raise the productivity of the country’s workforce.
Building a dream team: How HR teams can shape an organisation
A good team is a basis for any successful HR organisation, and Orica exemplifies this by creating key tenets that drive the organisation forward.
Driving change from human resources to human development
Organisations should develop the talent of employees and stakeholders as a part of changing to a people-centric organisation.
Creating family-first polices that benefit working parents
Managers and leaders need to drive the implementation of family-friendly policies that advance the work-life integration agenda.
Empowerment in action: Crafting a vibrant workplace
Embracing a transformative shift in employee engagement, organisations are shaping thriving workforces in an adaptable corporate landscape.
DOLE urges correction of wage distortion for equity
The Philippines is urging employers to correct wage distortion with the implementation of minimum wage to ensure fair treatment of employees.
Business groups in the Philippines warn of job losses amid wage hike
Approximately 10% of retail jobs could be at risk if the wage hike is mandated into law, says Bobby Claudio, President of the PRA.
Male employees in Singapore feel more anxiety over job security
Organisations can do more to build trust so employees that their efforts are recognised, while providing more development opportunities
More male employees in Japan took paternity leave in 2022
The financial and insurance sectors led in paternity leave uptake at 37.28%, while the hospitality and retailing showed modest 9.06% participation.
Inflation drives down real earnings in Taiwan despite increase in wages
Wages rose from January to June earlier this year, but also saw a drop in earnings for the first time in seven years.
New Zealand mandates gender pay gap reporting
Nearly 900 organisations, each with over 250 employees, are set to disclose their gender pay gaps under new regulations.
Inclusive social protection for all employees in the Philippines
Maximising productive and sustainable job opportunities, and raising salaries, form part of a blueprint for inclusive labour development.
Malaysia explores full salary transparency in job postings
To help graduates make better decisions when applying for new jobs, the government is proposing that job adverts openly declare salary ranges.
Malaysia considers progressive wage policy to raise salaries
The main goal of the proposed policy is to raise stagnated salary growth to help more people cope with the cost of living.
Zoom mandates partial return to office for employees
With immediate effect, employees of Zoom need to be in the office at least two times a week as part of a new hybrid work policy.
Engaging employees in a changing work environment
Howden’s Primus Lee highlights the importance of empowering and engaging employees with the right benefits in flexible working environments.