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.
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.
Calls for strong flexible work laws in Malaysia
A labour group in Malaysia has stressed the need to revise regulations, citing employer dominance in work arrangement decisions.
Malaysia enacts flexible working arrangements for employees
Malaysia’s Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim has reaffirmed employees’ rights to flexible work arrangements and urged for employers’ compliance.
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.
South Korea sees surge in workplace abuse reports
Verbal abuse accounted for 32.8% of workplace harassment incidents in South Korea, while HR-related improprieties accounted for 13.8%.
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.
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.
The Philippines advances bill for senior employment
A legislation has been proposed to facilitate employment for seniors, with DOLE tasked to match them with suitable jobs.
Human development in the evolving ASEAN workplace
AHDO Human Development Summit redefines HR in ASEAN, merging tradition with human development to empower professionals for the future.
Indonesia boosts employee wellbeing with Fridays off
The initiative from the Indonesian government offers employees two long weekends monthly to emphasise wellbeing in the workforce.
Top HR issues take centre stage at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Global thought leaders will gather at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 to offer insights on navigating the evolving HR landscape.
Firms in Australia learn to support employees facing family violence
Over 3,500 downloads of a podcast signal Australians’ active engagement with the government’s paid FDV leave initiative.
Sharing of paternity leave uptake in big Japanese firms now mandatory
Thanks to newly introduced legislation, big firms need to set and share targets with the Japanese government on paternity uptake.
Malaysia’s gender gap in workforce widens despite government push
Despite a slight uptick, Malaysia’s female labour force participation still lags behind men’s, ranking eighth among ASEAN nations.
Singapore unveils SkillsFuture overhaul and Workfare enhancements
Budget 2024 is focusing on skills training and income support, and empowering employees to meet the economic challenges and opportunities ahead.
Wage hike in the Philippines stalled as businesses seek alternatives
Ensuring sustainable wage increases for organisations, particularly MSMEs, is crucial amid concerns of potential business closures.
CHRO Philippines: Transforming employees, shaping organisations
Embark on HRM Asia’s first CHRO event of the year in the Philippines to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the future.
Hong Kong eases “continuous contracts” criteria
The minimum weekly work hours has been reduced from 72 to 68 and is set to benefit more than 10,000 employees across the city.