Measurement of employee performance lags despite recognition
While many organisations are looking into finding better ways to categorise employee performance, they are still not meeting expectations.
Employees in Australia can double their annual leave in a new proposal
Employees could apply for more work flexibility at the expense of their pay in a new plan supported by employers and unions.
Stress management strategies for workplace wellbeing
Organisations may integrate stress-reducing into their strategies to address the impact of the stress cycle on employee health.
Private sector in the Philippines urged to adopt earned wage access
Expanding earned wage access can alleviate financial burdens for employees in the Philippines, combatting widespread financial challenges.
Upskilling and reskilling to remain viably employed
Regardless of age or current skill levels, employees should always grab any opportunities to upgrade and improve themselves.
Unhappy today? Take a day off, says retail chain founder
A new policy from a retail chain founder regarding mental health days gives employees 10 extra days they can take at their own discretion.
South Korean conglomerates intensify efforts to support working parents
Amid South Korea’s declining fertility rates, major organisations like Samsung, Hyundai, LG and POSCO are enhancing support for working parents.
How to better support employees with ‘family-focused’ benefits
With organisations more inclined to explore family-friendly policies for their employees, here are some considerations to consider.
Singapore sees increasing concern over pay transparency
Factors that shape the way organisations see pay equity in the country include job family, experience of the employees, and their gender.
Leading the way with Power Talk at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Venture to the Power Talk Stage and learn great topics and subjects from organisations in 20 minutes for two days at the festival.
The Philippines clarifies employee rights during heatwaves
Employees are entitled to prioritise personal safety in extreme heat, justifying abstention from work, but without regular pay entitlement.
How a four-day workweek helped cut burnout in half for this company
A four-day workweek not only reduced stress for employees of one organisation, but also raised productivity and morale.
New website launched to share global concerns of employees
To help organisations with distributed workforces, Workplace Options has created a database of analysis of psychological safety in nine different countries
Atlas announces new partnership with payroll platform
Atlas is collaborating with datascalehr to harness AI to manage data global payroll and HR management more efficiently.
Employees in New Zealand have no desire to progress in their careers
With some employees contented to stay in their current job positions, this is causing a lack of career progression for others.
The four big questions that job applicants should ask recruiters
A former recruiter for multiple corporate organisations shares what questions would make a great impression during the interview process.
Unlocking your workforce’s potential in a changing world
The first of a two-part series, HRM Asia explores how HR technology can unlock workforce potential in a mobile talent pool.
Australia pushes minimum wage increase to address gender pay gap
The government emphasises women’s overrepresentation in low-wage positions and advocates for an increase in minimum wage.
Index to track women-friendly workplace policies launched in Asia
The first of its kind in the region, the Women Workplace Index will collect data from multiple firms into a publicly accessible database.
Malaysia faces STEM talent drain as salaries stagnant
Amidst Malaysia’s evolving job landscape and the rise of the gig economy, stagnant salaries threaten to undermine STEM talent retention.
Leadership strategies in 2024 for CHROs and their organisations
The CHRO Symposium at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 will be the place to be for CHROs looking to explore trends in HR.
Singapore job market sees surge in new positions
Business expansions are driving a surge in newly created roles, driving upskilling and reskilling needs, says the Ministry of Manpower.
Organisations across Japan to observe the country’s biggest wage hike
Rengo, Japan’s largest trade union group, has announced the biggest salary raises on record for employees after protracted negotiations.
Wage gap between executives and employees in South Korea widens
The average salary for executives in the country has risen to more than 10 times the rate of average salary employees.
Nearly half of employers in Asia expect to raise salaries in 2024
While most organisations intend to raise salaries, the number of organisations to offer bonuses and raises has fallen.
Pelindo weighs four-day workweek pilot for Indonesia’s SOEs
The Indonesian port operator cautiously welcomes a government trial that offers Fridays off but highlights challenges for 24/7 operations.
Minimum wage adjustments unlikely to drive inflation, study finds
Recent analysis in Australia shows no consistent link between minimum wage hikes and inflation, challenging traditional economic narratives.
South Korean firm pioneers 24/7 childcare to boost employee retention
Hana Financial Group’s dedication to childcare spans beyond new initiatives, with 100 daycare centres built since 2018.
Dell to implement a stricter RTO mandate for employees
Employees who choose to work remotely full-time will be ineligible for promotions or new roles, per Dell’s new policy.
Malaysia considers cost pressures in minimum wage review
The minimum wage review needs to include stakeholders, employees and employers before being implemented, says FMM President.