Employers are now required to notify the Ministry of Manpower of any cost-saving measures that affect employees' salaries from March 12.
The bank will double the government-mandated two-week paternity leave while maternity leave will remain unchanged at 16 weeks.
What areas should your organisation look out for this year in terms of Payroll and HR Trends in Asia?
One in two female office workers in Singapore feel they are underpaid. And one of the reasons for that could be their negotiation skills.
While employee performance is usually at the fore of employers' mind, compensation should go hand-in-hand in their people strategies.
The Malaysian government has reduced the minimum employee contribution rate for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from 11% to 7%.
Singapore state investment firm Temasek is freezing salaries of employees while asking its senior management to take a voluntary pay cut.
Amidst the economic slowdown and uncertainties, employers in Asia are planning modest salary increases for their employees.
Singapore companies are stepping up to offer coverage and financial support for their employees amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
Economic and job market uncertainties have not deterred Malaysian workers from looking for new jobs, according to the latest Hays Asia Salary Guide report.
Through better data management, integrity improves, along with standardization, transparency and process design, leading to harmonious, productive co-habitation.
HR will need to get even more creative this year when recruiting workers in high-demand occupations.
The Hong Kong carrier has asked its 27,000 employees to take three weeks of unpaid leave as demand has been hit by the Wuhan virus outbreak.
While the idea of a four-day work week is catching up among businesses, Australian Industry Group Chief Innes Willoxa believes it can be damaging for jobs.
Several thousands of workers in Indonesia held a rally to protest against the proposed changes to the labour law, which is seen as a barrier for foreign investment.
Citibank is bridging its gender pay gap by adjusting the salary of its female staff to match those of their male peers who hold similar positions.
Women are still earning less than men in today's workforce. But why is that so in the diverse and inclusive society we claim we are?
New reporting rules in the UK reveal ratio of executives’ pay is more than 100 times greater than their average workers.
Being remunerated based on your company’s profits comes with big rewards, and also big risks as Apple boss Tim Cook has just discovered.
Employee dismissals can be a tricky and risky thing. It's important for employers to know what are the dismissal laws in the country they operate in.
With civil servants getting the lowest year-end bonus in a decade, employers are urged to give bonuses based on their companies' performances.
With the rising Millennial and Gen Z workforce, employers are coming up with game changing employee benefits to cater to their lifestyles.
Hiring in the troubled city will be subdued but some sectors will recover faster than others. Find out which ones they are.
Over 2000 Indonesia garment industry workers have been given a $4 million severance pay after their employer shut down its factory in 2018.
From exclusive case studies to the biggest HR interviews, here are five of the favourite pieces that caught readers' eyes throughout the year of 2019.
Hundreds of Jetstar employees in Australia went on strike to demand for higher wages and better working conditions, affecting over 120 flights.
Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft make the top 10 list of best places to work, according to employees’ feedback.
Circles.Life co-founder is creating a strong culture of learning which could help the challenger telco become the region’s next unicorn.
With the increasing cost of hiring new talents, Singapore companies plan to give more incentives in a bid to keep their employees.
Asian workforces are set to see the world's biggest salary rises once again in 2020, according to an annual forecasting report by ECA International.
