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.
Formal employees in Malaysia see increase in median monthly wages
In March 2023, a formal workforce of 6.45 million saw male employees receive marginally higher salaries than their female counterparts.
The rise of millennials and Gen Z: What HR needs to know
HR expert Tasha Enright explains how organisations and HR departments can better relate to millennials and Gen Z employees in the workplace.
Over one in five employees in the Philippines seek new opportunities
Organisations should look beyond financial motivation by focusing on employee wellbeing in order to retain employees.
Fresh graduates in Hong Kong have more power to negotiate higher salary
As organisations look to attract and retain top talent, university graduates in Hong Kong saw an increase in their starting salaries in 2022.
Providing more supportive workplaces for working mothers
Policies that support working women and their families, such as paid maternity leave and lactation rooms, reduce absenteeism and improve retention.
Australia rolls out family violence leave for all employees
Small organisations’ employees now have the access to the same rights as employees working for large or medium organisations.
Getting women back to work by addressing childcare needs
The Malaysian government has been urged to invest in more childcare options to encourage more women to re-enter the workforce.
Japan expects to hit minimum wage milestone in 2023
The hike is seen as crucial for overall wage growth despite organisations struggling to secure employees amid a labour shortage.