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.
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.
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How to create more inclusive hiring practices for neurodivergent talent
Organisations that prioritise and invest in policies to support neurodivergent employees will only stand to succeed.
Aligning organisational wellbeing with strategic vision in Asia-Pacific
Asia’s work culture is undergoing transformation as firms adapt to a hybrid, multigenerational workforce to support employees.
HR innovations reshaping the work landscape
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024’s Work Reimagined content theatre offers expert strategies for growth and workplace transformation.
Educated youths in India face bleak job market
Young graduates face unemployment rates nearly nine times higher than those with no schooling, according to a new ILO report.
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.
South-East Asia sees an increase in women on the board of directors
While the global rate of females on corporate boards is seeing an uptick of representation, more can be done to raise these numbers.
Stagnant disability employment costs Australia AU$16 billion annually
Only 53.1% of disabled Australians were employed in 2022, raising concerns about their wellbeing and social inclusion.
Shaping a more inclusive workplace with payroll and flexibility
The secrets to creating gender pay equality may not be as complicated as it seems if organisations know where to start.
Singapore making progress in narrowing gender pay gap
From 2018 to 2023, Singapore saw a significant reduction in the gender pay gap as more women entered PMET roles.
#IWD2024: Mental health a keystone in employee benefits
Organisations need to navigate the nuances of mental health and wellbeing affecting women, says Larisa Beckhouse Okeke, Cigna Healthcare.
#IWD2024: The future of technology is diverse and inclusive
Dr Shang Gao shares the importance of keeping technology inclusive and accessible to all employees regardless of gender, race, and backgrounds.
#IWD2024: Creating inclusive societies within workplaces
Toyin Ope of Visa shares the importance of teams inherently understanding inclusivity to inspire it in the workplace.
#IWD2024: Celebrating female employees’ achievements
Preventing bias and promoting diversity will help to boost recognition and the achievements of female employees in the workplace.
#IWD2024: Cultivating inclusivity and diversity for women at work
Providing better benefits and encouraging flexible work processes can encourage more women to join traditionally male-dominated industries.
#IWD2024: Why inclusivity is the lifeblood of Linklaters
Laure de Panafieu of Linklaters Singapore shares what inclusivity means to her and how organisations can do better to bring inclusivity to their workplace.
Organisations making progress on gender equality
Despite representing over 40% of employees in EBMOs, women are still underrepresented in managerial roles, new data shows.
Female employees in Singapore can expect more support in 2024
Besides fighting workplace gender discrimination, new legislation will also offer more opportunities for women to find themselves back into the workforce.
Taiwan sees progress in gender pay equality
Following the pandemic’s peak, Taiwan has seen the gender hourly wage gap narrowed to its smallest gap in 13 years.
Nearly 70% of disabled employees in Malaysia regain employment
Disabled people who lost their jobs between 2020 to 2022 due to the pandemic have now found jobs thanks to recent government initiatives.
Two strategies to help take inclusion in the workplace deeper
Confronting the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a strategic necessity for businesses seeking to thrive in a connected world.
APAC leads the way in creating workplace gender diversity
While most CEOs appointed between 2022 and 2023 are male, more organisations have turned to female leaders, particularly in the APAC region.
How diversity backlash is affecting DEI efforts in the workplace
A recent survey by i4cp and Human Resource Executive shows employer support for DEI remains robust, despite growing public criticism.
South Korea sees shift in parental leave trends
Despite a slight decline in men taking paternity leave, women still make up 72% of parental leave takers in 2023 in South Korea.
Remote work drives increased workforce diversity
A surge in remote work for parents and people with disabilities has narrowed the participation gap with the general workforce.