LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace: Challenges and opportunities
To create a more inclusive workplace for all, organisations need to adopt more respectful and empathic approaches.
Australia launches new DES Performance Framework
The new Disability Employment Services (DES) Performance Framework and Scorecards aim to enhance employment service effectiveness.
If you are watching your employees, it may be time to look away
Organisations who persistently monitor employees’ work may be losing an opportunity to build workplace inclusiveness and belonging.
Unlocking diversity: An urgent imperative in multifaceted Asia
ADM’s Somnuek Ngamtrakulchol highlights the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) in Asia’s richly diverse workforce.
SGTech’s approach to creating an inclusive tech community
Yean Cheong, SGTech, asks how HR can integrate DE&I principles into everyday life in the technology sector, with the help of leadership.
Singapore making strides in leadership and boardroom diversity
Singapore has significantly increased gender diversity on corporate boards, with women now holding 23.7% of seats in top SGX-listed companies.
From aspirations to bottom line: Why strong leadership matters in DE&I
Strong leadership is crucial for organisations to leverage DE&I to drive innovation, productivity, and employee engagement.
Employee wellbeing takes centre stage at Vena Energy
Vena Energy was honoured for its holistic wellbeing and employee engagement programme, which prioritises nurturing employees’ lives.
Fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence in HR
The win as Employer of Choice demonstrates UOB Thailand’s commitment to fostering employee morale, retention, and business success.
Beyond hiring: How inclusion fuels innovation
Andrew Newmark shares how Marriott’s commitment to DE&I drives innovation and excellence across Asia-Pacific excluding China.
Google’s human-centric approach to pioneering workplace inclusion
Google’s Roman Matla champions a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters inclusivity through transparent practices.
Employees in Hong Kong prioritise flexibility and equity in the workplace
Despite a preference for flexible schedules, most employees in Hong Kong are required to be in the office full-time.
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.
Learning to thrive: How SPH Media is upskilling its workforce for the future
SPH Media’s talent development strategy, led by Maureen Wee, drives adaptability and collaboration to ensure journalistic integrity.
How leaders can introduce inclusive language in the Asian workplace
Researchers share the importance of inclusivity in the Asian workplace and how language plays an important part in doing so.
Happiness gap in Asia-Pacific: Can HR bridge the divide?
A study has outlined emerging generational gaps in happiness trends across Asia-Pacific and underscores the need for tailored HR strategies.
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.
3 critical HR challenges that AI has not solved yet
HR faces diverse challenges in 2024: Navigating AI integration amidst hybrid work models, DE&I, and engaging Gen Z employees.
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.
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.
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.