Australia reforms disability services to foster inclusivity
Properly funded reforms and initiatives can provide greater choice and control to employees in Australia with disabilities.
Singapore enhances workforce inclusion and training support
Increasing paternity leave and establishing a new entity to support employee training are among the measures announced in Singapore’s Budget 2023.
Striking the right balance between in-person and remote work
Despite employees’ desire for flexibility, Ajay Banga, former Mastercard CEO, says in-person work remains crucial to building personal connections.
Family-work balance: Supporting the sandwich generation in the workplace
An employers’ organisation has called on employers to create a supportive environment for employees caring for both children and elderly parents.
Breaking the glass ceiling: Closing the gender pay gap with pay transparency
New research suggests organisations anticipating public scrutiny are more likely to implement changes to reduce gender pay gap.
NAB leads Australia’s drive to increase female participation in tech
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has launched an in-house version of She Builds CloudUp programme to boost gender diversity in tech.
More employees in Singapore working beyond retirement age
31% of Singapore residents aged 65 and above are employed, with the majority earning less than S$2,500 (US$1,885) monthly.
Lenovo recognised for championing gender equality in the workplace
The tech company’s efforts to build an inclusive and diverse workplace has been highlighted by the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.
Malaysian minister advocates for more women in leadership roles
Through advocacy in government-linked and private firms, Malaysia wants to achieve the goal of 30% female representation in key decision-making roles.
Australia aims to create diverse female leadership in the workplace
The Women of Colour Executive Leadership Programme is launched to help diverse women advance their careers.
Why your organisation should be prioritising DE&I
A failure to focus on DE&I lowers organisations’ standing among consumers and make them a less attractive proposition for employees.
A workplace for all: Developing a culture of inclusivity
Juliana Tan, Human Resource Director, UNIQLO Singapore, shares the clothing apparel company’s strategies for creating a fulfilling work environment.
Singapore strengthens fair employment guidelines
Employers are encouraged to consider employees’ cultures, values, and beliefs in any activities, programmes or policies that are not work-related.
Unilever allows employees to swap public holidays
With the interchangeable holiday policy, employees at Unilever are free to exchange a public holiday for another day that is more significant to them.
How to embrace diverse personalities and values in the workplace
Diversity is commonly understood to refer to visible differences, but it encompasses a much broader range of characteristics within the workplace.
Promoting workplace diversity and fairness in Singapore
In addition to legislation, employers are encouraged to play a more active role in creating an inclusive and fair work environment for their employees.
Australia introduces pilot project for disability employment
People with disabilities will benefit from the programme as it explores innovative approaches to drive change in the workplace.
LG Uplus extends marital benefits to unmarried employees
An unmarried male employee has received a month’s wage and five days of leave, which is equivalent to what newlyweds have been receiving from LG Uplus.
Redesigning EX for 2023? Put purpose at the centre of your plan
Organisations can create a productive and meaningful workplace for employees by developing an experience based on purpose.
Achieving positive employee wellbeing goes beyond remuneration
As hybrid work continues, firms are encouraged to prioritise the wellbeing of their employees to retain and support their journey towards fulfilling careers.
Workplace giving programmes may help reach philanthropy goals
The Australian government believes more efforts can be made to encourage workplace giving and make it a key component of national philanthropic goals.
More support needed to allow more women to join Malaysia’s workforce
For women to return to work, a care infrastructure needs to be in place to allow them to keep up their commitments at home.
Gender-pay inequality persists worldwide despite progress
Researchers examined gender-pay inequality in 15 countries and found that women still earn less than men in similar occupations.
Creating a fair and sustainable workforce in Asia Pacific
Employers and employees must work together to adapt to new ways of working in a rapidly changing and evolving economic environment.
Employers in Australia urged to close gender pay gap
The factors that weigh on unfair compensation include discrimination, bias in hiring, and having more men in senior management roles.
Building an employee-first workplace culture a priority for CHROs in 2023
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Malaysia 2022 took a deep dive into topics such as employee wellbeing, HR transformation, and workforce optimisation.
Gender equity for women in Australia requires more action
Health, meaningful employment, a decent income, and an adequate level of wealth are factors to enable individuals to participate and contribute to society.
2 Cents: People-first approach a priority for HR in 2023
With people key for organisational success, attracting and retaining the best talent is on the agenda of every HR and business leader heading into 2023.
Why CHROS are focusing on human capital management in 2023
Attracting, managing, and retaining talent was a key discussion point at HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Singapore 2022, which took place on December 1.
Workplace harassment continues to impact employees in Australia
Employers must do more to eradicate workplace harassment in their organisations, said the Australian Human Rights Commission.