Cultivating connection and trust across distributed teams
The pandemic disrupts tech workplace culture, with asynchronous work and remote community building emerging as essential for success.
Unhappy today? Take a day off, says retail chain founder
A new policy from a retail chain founder regarding mental health days gives employees 10 extra days they can take at their own discretion.
South Korean conglomerates intensify efforts to support working parents
Amid South Korea’s declining fertility rates, major organisations like Samsung, Hyundai, LG and POSCO are enhancing support for working parents.
Stressed at work? Shred your anger away
A new study finds shredding negative feedback papers reduces anger, and highlights a link between writing and mood regulation.
Singapore sees increasing concern over pay transparency
Factors that shape the way organisations see pay equity in the country include job family, experience of the employees, and their gender.
How technology is revolutionising talent management
In the second of a two-part series, HRM Asia delves into why the transformative power of AI in HR is essential for navigating today’s business landscape.
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.
The Philippines clarifies employee rights during heatwaves
Employees are entitled to prioritise personal safety in extreme heat, justifying abstention from work, but without regular pay entitlement.
South Korea sees surge in workplace abuse reports
Verbal abuse accounted for 32.8% of workplace harassment incidents in South Korea, while HR-related improprieties accounted for 13.8%.
Mental health compensation granted by Japanese labour office
A woman in her 50s from Yokohama has been granted compensation for developing a mental disorder due to remote work overtime.
Cultivate continuous innovation, not just one-time projects
Sustained innovation is the key to enduring success, yet many leaders misunderstand it as a one-time endeavour.
New website launched to share global concerns of employees
To help organisations with distributed workforces, Workplace Options has created a database of analysis of psychological safety in nine different countries
Atlas announces new partnership with payroll platform
Atlas is collaborating with datascalehr to harness AI to manage data global payroll and HR management more efficiently.
Does the AI workplace need human intelligence?
Adaptability, agility, and openness are needed for employees and organisations to embrace AI while still remaining viable for employees.
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.
Employees in New Zealand have no desire to progress in their careers
With some employees contented to stay in their current job positions, this is causing a lack of career progression for others.
South Asia’s job availability cannot meet working population’s demands
Job availability within South Asia is unable to meet the rising number of employees entering the job market, says World Bank.
More employees in Singapore eye shorter workweek
More employees in Singapore are showing stronger desires for more flexibility in their work arrangements and time.
Communication breakdown hinders new hire training in Japan
The worry about overly criticising new employees has caused senior employees to become reticent in giving them feedback.
HR and IT synergy: The key to making HR tech work in 2024
HR and IT teams need to be in lockstep to build a digital-first organisation that allows HR to thrive in this ever-changing world.
AI training revolution: Upskilling for a new era
A recent Coursera for Business webinar explored how generative AI can be leveraged for workforce development and training.
Simple ways to rework the way you work
Managing productivity and energy levels in the workplace can be as simple as changing a few things around.
Unlocking your workforce’s potential in a changing world
The first of a two-part series, HRM Asia explores how HR technology can unlock workforce potential in a mobile talent pool.
FWAs can help reduce traffic congestion issues in the Philippines
The adoption of hybrid work arrangements in the country can help reduce economic losses that can amount to PHP6 billion by 2030.
More employees seek modernised offices for better work collaboration
More organisations and employees recognise the need to change office workspaces to accommodate shifting priorities and work habits.
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.
Employees in Japan fatigued over cherry blossoms viewing
Employees are citing events such as these as similar to “work” and would prefer to not use their free time taking part in them.
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.