Malaysia outlines key areas to safeguard gig workers’ welfare
The Malaysian HR Ministry emphasises crucial steps for the Gig Workers Commission, spanning legislation, grievance mechanisms, and more.
Organisations in Japan see biggest wage increase in three decades
Pay hikes in Japan are exceeding or meeting the initial target of a 5% increase set by organisations to address rising prices.
Wage floors must be set in APEC economies to protect women
To encourage more women within the Asia-Pacific region to participate in the workplace, wages have to remain competitive enough.
G-P and ADP expand partnership to simplify global talent management
The partnership integrates HR technologies to streamline global expansion, addressing compliance and payroll challenges for international hiring.
Mental health at work: Building an engaged and healthy workforce
Larisa Beckhouse Okeke, Cigna International Health, discusses how HR professionals can help inculcate good mental health practices at work.
Deel and Carta forge partnership to simplify global equity administration
The integration between both platforms enables the syncing of equity events to simplify global payroll and tax compliance for multinational organisations.
Leveraging change for long lasting impact in organisations
Steve Boese discusses how HR Leaders can take advantage of changing societal norms and embrace change for the future.
Raise wages to resolve hiring issues, urges Japanese government
A new government paper is urging small-to-medium organisations in Japan to push for wage increases to curb labour shortage.
How digital transformation is evolving leadership
Organisations like Inchcape have embraced digital transformation in their daily processes, including within leadership.
Gender norms skewing workplace family-friendly policies in Australia
Perceived gender norms are affecting family-friendly workplace policies, giving female employees more of a disadvantage in caregiving duties.
Malaysia’s public sector wage hike sparks private sector wage debate
Industry leaders in Malaysia say the private sector already adjusts salaries regularly and expects market forces to drive future increases.
More job applicants prioritise time in lieu for working overtime
When it comes to applying for positions in Australia, applicants are pushing for better time compensation if they work overtime.
The Philippines’ DOLE cautions against nationwide wage increase
Labour Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma stresses the need for balance in wage increases and urges for Congress action amid rising commodity prices.
Singapore upholds fair compensation in flexible work
Ministers have advocated for fair compensation, while challenging the notion of reduced pay on flexible work arrangements.
More working mothers demand support for better work-life balance
Organisations and employers can, and should, do more to help working mothers in South-East Asia achieve work-life balance.
National HR Policy Framework introduced in Malaysia
To address key workforce and HR issues, the Malaysian government has launched the National Human Resource Policy Framework.
Side hustles surge in South Korea as wages remain stagnate
In Q1’2024, more employees in South Korea embrace side jobs, with shifts among younger demographics being most prevalent.
4 megatrends with significant implications for HR
HR leaders need to identify four of the biggest megatrends affecting HR’s future so that they can upskill and keep up with the trends.
Singapore to unveil new scheme to support unemployed employees
A re-employment support scheme will be launched by the government in response to involuntary unemployment amid changing economic conditions.
Keep the minimum wage, say Hong Kong unionists
The minimum wage should remain to protect vulnerable employees, says the Federation of Trade Unions.
Labour groups urge immediate wage hike in the Philippines
The coalition has advocated for a P150 (US$3.00) wage increase to counter inflation and bridge the gap between minimum and living wages.
More employees in New Zealand delay retirement by two years
New Zealand’s policies encouraging older employees to keep working has led to a rise in the average retirement age.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: Employees first for a resilient future
To thrive in 2024 and beyond, organisations must prioritise the importance of human-centric policies and initiatives.
Younger employees in Singapore call for more flexible work arrangements
A rising number of young employees in Singapore are making a stand: flexible working arrangements, or they would resign.
Organisations in Japan offer more pay raises in 2024
A surge in pay-scale increases has been witnessed among organisations in Japan, with small and medium-sized enterprises leading the charge.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: Be future-ready and embrace change
The 23rd HR Tech Festival Asia kicked off in Singapore, exploring how HR can navigate change and shape the future of work.
HR Fest Awards 2024 crowns Asia’s best HR leaders and teams
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2024 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Asia 2024.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: What’s happening on Day 2
The second day of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 continues, with more experts discussing pressing HR issues within APAC and beyond.
Harnessing Formula 1 principles for high-performance workplace cultures
Employers and HR leaders can tap into the F1 energy to strengthen high-performing teams and cultivate engaging workplace cultures.
Strong social connections key to expat success
Compared to their home-based peers, employees who live and work overseas are more likely to excel in fostering connections and enthusiasm at work.