New Zealand to limit unjustified dismissal claims for high-paid employees
New Zealand’s upcoming policy will limit unjustified dismissal claims for employees earning over NZ$180,000, offering more contract flexibility.
From AI to employee wellbeing: ADP reveals HR priorities for 2025
As organisations prepare for 2025, ADP highlights key HR trends, with a focus on employee wellbeing, skills development, and AI regulations.
Leveraging your workforce strategy: Understanding your talent needs
The rise of the blended workforce is reshaping talent strategies, requiring new rules to manage freelancers and employees effectively.
Deel launches White Label & Reseller Programmes for global HR
The new programmes streamline global HR management, enabling companies to offer branded, integrated payroll and onboarding solutions.
Singapore expands workforce support with new initiatives
The Ministry of Manpower is expanding support for Singapore’s middle-class workforce and top talent with new career development tools.
Pioneering flexibility and compliance in the evolving Asian workforce
Dayforce is continuing to demonstrate how it is making work life better for organisations in Asia through their people and technology.
New bill to transform Singapore’s gig economy with stronger protections
NTUC Assistant Secretary-General Yeo Wan Ling calls the Platform Workers Bill a crucial step in strengthening protections for the gig workforce.
Building a better future: Business as a force for good
NVPC’s Lin Sufei discusses Singapore’s growing emphasis on corporate purpose and how the agency drives social impact within the business community.
Singapore unveils expanded parental leave and jobseeker support scheme
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced new policies including 10 weeks of shared parental leave and financial aid for displaced employees.
Women’s wages surge in Australia as gender pay gap narrows
Australia’s gender pay gap has dropped to an all-time low of 11.5% with women’s weekly earnings rising significantly since 2022.
Singapore’s wage council begins talks on 2024-25 pay guidelines
Despite modest wage growth and inflation, Singapore’s real wages rose by 0.4% in 2022 and 2023, with further increases expected.
Legal compliance of surveillance: What employers need to know
Linklaters’ Laure de Panafieu provides guidelines that ensure that employee rights are not violated if work place surveillance is necessary.
Filtrona makes strides in sustainability and diversity
Filtrona is boosting sustainability with zero waste, renewable energy, and gender diversity initiatives, while strengthening governance.
What is the ‘right’ number of HR employees?
If your HR staff productivity is not where you want it to be, there are at least five investment areas to focus on, APQC’s Elissa Tucker writes.
Rising numbers of workplace bullying reported in South Korea
Nearly 40,000 cases of workplace bullying have been reported to the Ministry of Employment and Labour in the last five years.
Australia launches new DES Performance Framework
The new Disability Employment Services (DES) Performance Framework and Scorecards aim to enhance employment service effectiveness.
New legislation empowers union delegates in Australia
A new analysis of Australia’s Closing Loopholes Act asserts that bolstering union delegate rights enhances workplace collaboration and productivity.
G-P revolutionises global hiring with AI-powered onboarding platform
HR teams can now streamline international recruitment and ensure compliance with G-P’s new AI-powered onboarding solution.
Empowering payroll compliance across international borders
A new partnership formed between Remote and Nium aims at powering global workforces with real-time cross-border payments.
Simplifying payroll for Singapore’s dynamic workforce
Dayforce Payroll is now available in Singapore to simplify HR management for organisations managing remote teams and facing complex compliance.
Japan mandates flexible work options for parents
New legislations mandate flexible work options for parents, including remote work and adjusted hours to enhance support for child-rearing.
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.
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.
Singapore upholds fair compensation in flexible work
Ministers have advocated for fair compensation, while challenging the notion of reduced pay on flexible work arrangements.
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.
New Occupational Safety and Health Act takes effect in Malaysia
The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 mandates employers to appoint health safety coordinators to boost workplace safety.
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.
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.
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.
New FWA regulations in Singapore aim to foster workforce retention
New regulations ensure that flexible work requests are taken into consideration to maximise the potential and retention of its workforce.