Unlocking human capital potential amidst economic flux
Employment Hero’s 2024 Sentiment Report illustrates the optimism and resilience of SMEs, and offers guidance for strategic growth.
#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.
Struggling with retention? Improve how recruiters, hiring managers work
Recruiters should play the leadership role in building or reestablishing an effective talent acquisition partnership with hiring managers.
Employees to have the right of ‘offline rest’ added in China’s labour laws
China is considering amending labour laws to add working laws that clearly set boundaries on online overtime and compensation.
#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.
Top HR issues take centre stage at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Global thought leaders will gather at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 to offer insights on navigating the evolving HR landscape.
Not ready to retire? Employees in Singapore have the choice to work
By 2030, the retirement and re-employment ages will be increased to 65 and 70 respectively, and employees who choose to stay employed must be supported.
HR’s green revolution: How they are leading the sustainability change
HR has emerged as a pivotal force in driving ESG integration, fostering sustainability, purpose, and employee engagement in modern organisations.
Why employees should disconnect from work, and feel good about it
While legislation can serve as a foundation for employees to disconnect from work, true change requires a cultural shift.
South Korea’s income disparity widens, bonuses reflect wage trends
A study highlights the growing income gap in South Korea, as the top 0.1% of employees receive bonuses vastly outpacing the average employee.
Gig employees in Malaysia to enjoy same rights as formal employees
Malaysia has established a Gig Workers Commission to protect and safeguard the welfare of gig employees in the country.
Recreating the ‘watercooler effect’ to boost innovation and culture
Not constantly being in the office does not mean that organisations cannot boost employee engagement and build culture in a hybrid work setting.
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.
Cognizant latest firm in India to ask employees to return back to the office
The firm’s CEO has asked its India-based employees to work onsite in the office three times a week, calling this new hybrid model,”the future of work”.
On this Employee Appreciation Day, why personalisation is key
Employee Appreciation Day is an opportunity for employers to recognise their employees, which, experts say, should happen year-round.
Gen Z and millennials willing to quit jobs for better mental health
Gen Z and millennials will quit for their mental health and wellbeing, redefining what it means to be loyal to an employer in 2024.
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.
Forget fixed hours and embrace flexibility
Job van der Voort, CEO and Co-Founder of Remote, elaborates on the transformative power of asynchronous work for global organisations.
Sharing of paternity leave uptake in big Japanese firms now mandatory
Thanks to newly introduced legislation, big firms need to set and share targets with the Japanese government on paternity uptake.
Drinks after work? More Kiwis seek post-work socialising
More Kiwi employees are voluntarily spending time with their colleagues after work for post-work drinks, despite working remotely for long periods of time.
How HR can cultivate essential change skills in employees
Organisations need HR to craft multi-fold strategies for developing and embedding change skills across the workforce.
Many organisations in Australia failing to close the gender pay gap
A first-of-its-kind report has revealed that large organisations in Australia still tend to pay their male employees higher salaries than female employees.
Giving employees a festive bonus not unheard of, says SPCAAM
Employers in Malaysia are more than able to give employees a festive financial bonus, says non-profit organisation.
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.
Tata doubles down on return-to-office policy
K Kristhivasan, CEO of TCS, underscored the irreplaceable value of in-person learning experiences and cast doubt on remote work’s efficacy for growth.
Women in India exit over work-life balance concerns
In comparison to their male counterparts, more women are leaving their current jobs as they prioritise work-life balance.
Unlocking high performance with a compelling employer brand
As work evolves, organisations can anchor strategies in the bedrock of employee branding: Clarity, integrity, and tangible business value.
More job opportunities that specialise in Gen AI learning to emerge
Gen AI expertise that can be utilised to intervene in threats will be in demand in the next few years thanks to the rise of the technology, says tech CEO.