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.
Flexible work prized highly amongst female employees in 2024
Female employees are also prioritising factors like pay transparency and the prevention of sex harassment when it comes to finding new employers.
Malaysia’s gender gap in workforce widens despite government push
Despite a slight uptick, Malaysia’s female labour force participation still lags behind men’s, ranking eighth among ASEAN nations.
Australia seeks STEM diversity to unlock future job growth
Australia’s STEM talent shortfall prompts government action with the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review that advocates for inclusive solutions.
Gender disparities persist in parental leave durations in Japan
Over 80% of male employees took paternity leave, yet 47% took only 1-3 months, while 51% of females averaged 12-18 months.
Making innovation purpose-fit for an inclusive and accessible world
Organisations can do more to complement government efforts in creating a more inclusive, accessible society for PWIDs in Singapore.
CHRO Philippines: Transforming employees, shaping organisations
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.
Creating responsible and sustainable workplaces in Singapore
A new report by Rothman & Roman has highlighted some of the best practices of organisations when it comes to employee communication for ESG projects.
Building female leaders of the future with mentorship
Developing successful mentorship programmes can help organisations enable a cycle of diverse leadership, especially for female employees.
CHRO Philippines: Transcending workforce strategies
CHRO Philippines 2024 will let HR leaders gather in Metro Manila to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the year ahead.
Shaping organisations, transforming employees
CHRO Philippines 2024 will look into innovative strategies that CHROs can use to formulate great people-first strategies in changing organisations.
5 AI-related predictions for the HR profession in 2024
The integration of AI into HR practices demands more than just technological adoption; says Barb Hyman, CEO of Sapia.ai
The six factors that drive staff turnovers at work
Managers need to identify the six major factors that are behind the reasons employees leave and how to manage them to retain headcount.