The government emphasises women's overrepresentation in low-wage positions and advocates for an increase in minimum wage.
The first of its kind in the region, the Women Workplace Index will collect data from multiple firms into a publicly accessible database.
The CHRO Symposium at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 will be the place to be for CHROs looking to explore trends in HR.
A legislation has been proposed to facilitate employment for seniors, with DOLE tasked to match them with suitable jobs.
While the global rate of females on corporate boards is seeing an uptick of representation, more can be done to raise these numbers.
Only 53.1% of disabled Australians were employed in 2022, raising concerns about their wellbeing and social inclusion.
The secrets to creating gender pay equality may not be as complicated as it seems if organisations know where to start.
From 2018 to 2023, Singapore saw a significant reduction in the gender pay gap as more women entered PMET roles.
Organisations need to navigate the nuances of mental health and wellbeing affecting women, says Larisa Beckhouse Okeke, Cigna Healthcare.
Dr Shang Gao shares the importance of keeping technology inclusive and accessible to all employees regardless of gender, race, and backgrounds.
Toyin Ope of Visa shares the importance of teams inherently understanding inclusivity to inspire it in the workplace.
Preventing bias and promoting diversity will help to boost recognition and the achievements of female employees in the workplace.
Providing better benefits and encouraging flexible work processes can encourage more women to join traditionally male-dominated industries.
Laure de Panafieu of Linklaters Singapore shares what inclusivity means to her and how organisations can do better to bring inclusivity to their workplace.
Despite representing over 40% of employees in EBMOs, women are still underrepresented in managerial roles, new data shows.
Besides fighting workplace gender discrimination, new legislation will also offer more opportunities for women to find themselves back into the workforce.
Following the pandemic’s peak, Taiwan has seen the gender hourly wage gap narrowed to its smallest gap in 13 years.
Disabled people who lost their jobs between 2020 to 2022 due to the pandemic have now found jobs thanks to recent government initiatives.
Confronting the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a strategic necessity for businesses seeking to thrive in a connected world.
While most CEOs appointed between 2022 and 2023 are male, more organisations have turned to female leaders, particularly in the APAC region.
A recent survey by i4cp and Human Resource Executive shows employer support for DEI remains robust, despite growing public criticism.
Despite a slight decline in men taking paternity leave, women still make up 72% of parental leave takers in 2023 in South Korea.
A surge in remote work for parents and people with disabilities has narrowed the participation gap with the general workforce.
Female employees are also prioritising factors like pay transparency and the prevention of sex harassment when it comes to finding new employers.
Despite a slight uptick, Malaysia’s female labour force participation still lags behind men’s, ranking eighth among ASEAN nations.
Australia’s STEM talent shortfall prompts government action with the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review that advocates for inclusive solutions.
Over 80% of male employees took paternity leave, yet 47% took only 1-3 months, while 51% of females averaged 12-18 months.
Organisations can do more to complement government efforts in creating a more inclusive, accessible society for PWIDs in Singapore.
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.
A new report by Rothman & Roman has highlighted some of the best practices of organisations when it comes to employee communication for ESG projects.
