Malaysia’s King has called for equal learning opportunities for all people as the country looks to achieve a 35% skilled workforce by 2030.
Organisations in Japan hiring more female directors have outperformed the Topix index by 7%, underscoring the potential of gender diversity.
A working plan aims to reduce barriers for women in the workplace by providing opportunities to assume leadership positions and improve earning power.
Over 9.3 million South Koreans aged 55 to 79 are defying retirement, with the highest labour force participation since 2005.
Improving workplace amenities is one measure organisations in Malaysia can implement to encourage more women to return to the workforce.
A new initiative looks to help employers better support employees who also have caregiving responsibilities alongside their paid jobs.
While technology has a role to play in combating gender inequality, organisations can leverage on technology to create more effective strategies.
To create a collaborative work culture that considers everyone’s needs, organisations must do more to understand their employees.
Bloomberg is redefining corporate culture through a commitment to employee wellbeing and diversity and inclusion.
While top organisations have been successful in reducing pay gaps, disparities remain in the mining, retail, and professional sectors.
New programmes and initiatives such as the Enabling Employment Credit have been essential in helping more disabled people get employed.
The labour movement has called for more support to help low-wage employees overcome respect issues, stagnant wages, and limited training opportunities.
A focus on women’s unique qualities should be promoted in leadership to boost productivity and economic inclusiveness, says the Manpower Minister.
Singapore’s upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation is heralding a key workplace shift, prompting a focus on equitable workplaces.
Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference examined post-pandemic workforce challenges and offered key insights for HR leaders to grow their organisation.
More employees are seeking better career opportunities by moving overseas, and employers can do more to retain their best talent.
A new project launched by Rothman & Roman aims to present the best employee engagement and communication practices in Singapore.
More organisations are introducing diverse work styles, including hybrid and mobile work, to enhance employee satisfaction.
You can still register for the highly anticipated HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, which is taking place on Wednesday, September 2023!
To support more employees staying longer in the workforce, Singapore is looking to create a more inclusive workplace culture to support all employees.
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) aims to attract and retain the best talent by improving its employee benefits programme.
A proposed bill will double paternity leave and extend unpaid infant care leave, providing crucial support for new parents.
ESG-HR can address social and governance issues and promote environmental sustainability, writes Dr CJ Meadows.
Regardless of gender, employees who are parents are offered 20 weeks of paid leave to encourage a balanced approach to parenting.
Receiving inappropriate comments and not being valued for their work are some of the pervasive challenges faced by women.
Kuehne+Nagel is taking steps to combat workplace discrimination and promote inclusivity, focusing on mental health and diversity.
The right approach to flexible work can pave the way for a more sustainable, productive, and inclusive society, according to a new study.
In the coming fiscal year, organisations will receive financial support to offer allowances to employees covering colleagues on parental leave.
Championing inclusivity and diversity, its Lead With Care programme provides support for employees who have children with disabilities.
Malaysia is targeting 60% female labour participation through policy enhancements, ecosystem support, and training.