Benefits for a multi-generational workforce
In a diverse workforce, each generation has a different set of priorities, which presents unique employee benefits challenges for organisations.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Claim Management
Times Software’s suite of software solutions was judged best in the Claim Management function by voters in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.
Debunking workforce myths of the hospitality industry
Danny Li, co-founder, AsiaHospitalityCareers.com, sheds light on the reality of the hospitality industry’s employment outlook.
Prudential Singapore does away with mandatory retirement age
Employees will now have the opportunity to retire only when they feel ready to do so, keeping their salary and benefits intact until then.
Myanmar blacklists Dole Thailand due to labour violations
The multi-national company, known for its bananas, is already being sued by the Burmese government for a separate issue.
Amazon gets rid of bonuses for hourly employees
Bonuses and stock options are casualties of the global e-commerce company’s intent to raise the hourly minimum wage.
Xero introduces new wellbeing leave for employees
In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, Xero hopes to fight the stigma of mental health in the workplace.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Leave Management
Times Software’s suite of software solutions was judged best in the leave management function by voters in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.
India to lead Asia-Pacific salary increases in 2019
Although they higher than anywhere else in the region, India’s salary increases are likely to stabilise next year.
Australian employers must justify flexible work refusals
The Fair Work Commission has introduced a clause that mandates justification by any employer denying flexible working requests.
Employees in Asia Pacific want individual recognition and reward
Employees in the region want validation for their individual skills and contributions, a new study has found.
Zero real wage growth in the Philippines for 16 years: World Bank
According to World Bank experts, there has been income stagnation in the Philippines since the turn of the millenium.
Majority of Asia-Pacific employers fail to compensate staff fairly
Less than half of companies in Asia Pacific are currently getting compensation right, according to a new survey.
Employee benefits that retain for the long haul
Strategically developed non-monetary benefits are now a key tool in HR’s battle for improved staff retention.
Mainland China targets Taiwan’s top tech talent
China’s efforts to recruit Taiwanese engineers — via above-market benefits packages — are beginning to pay off handsomely.
Philippines inch towards 100-day paid maternity leave
The proposed law is progressing through the Filipino House of Representatives; one of the country’s two law-making bodies.
Goldman Sachs to ship breast milk for travelling staff
The British investment firm will pay for working mothers to courier their expressed breast milk home during business trips.
Australia’s casual workers may be entitled to annual leave
A landmark court ruling has found that “regular casual” workers, including truck drivers, are entitled to annual leave benefits.
Irish employer ordered to pay for night emails
Courts agreed that an executive’s after-hours email amounted to an almost 50% increase in work hours over what had been contracted.
Lush Australia may owe staff up to $2 million
The company says outdated payroll systems may have caused current and former employees to have been underpaid for the last eight years.
Jet Airways decides against sweeping pay cuts
Following employee protests, and despite financial difficulties, the Indian carrier has decided not to slash employee salaries.
HRM Asia job of the week: Regional Head of HR
One of the world’s largest media organisations is seeking a Regional Head of HR for Southeast Asia.
HRM Five: Fun ways to recognise employees
There’s no better value reward than an unexpected gift for a job well done. Here are five ways HR can spoil their best performers in a cost-effective way.
Grab’s Head of People: “We know it’s a difficult time”
Her statement was in response to a video that shows Uber’s Singapore employees hastily vacating the office.
Unpacking Ikea’s very Swedish workplace culture
The world’s largest furniture retailer ensures that accessibility is a quality afforded not only to its customers, but also to all employees.
An inside look at MedcoEnergi’s cost-efficient business model
Every organisation is looking to drive cost efficiencies in the present business environment – but perhaps none more so than MedcoEnergi.
That rewarding balance
Rob Gosney, Head of Rewards – Growth Markets at Philips Lighting, says the individual context plays a key role when crafting rewards.