Singapore’s job market shows resilience with hybrid work boost
Hybrid work is key in Singapore’s job landscape with 62% of employees in hybrid roles unlikely to leave in 2024.
Three simple ways to boost employee recognition at work
How can organisations use easy and practical ways to give employees praise and recognition when they hit milestones and achievements?
Aeon introduces childcare leave compensation system
The Japanese retailer is granting 100% pay for employees taking childcare leave to encourage male involvement in parenting responsibilities.
Workplace flexibility is nowhere near a ‘new normal’. So now what?
Many organisations are continuing to adjust and adapt as they look to get their remote, hybrid, or in-office policies in line with employee sentiment.
Mental health of employees impacted by work from home arrangements
A psychological expert wants employers to look into fine-tuning flexible work arrangements to help mitigate mental health issues.
Employees in Hong Kong seek flexibility in their work arrangements
When seeking new job opportunities, employees in Hong Kong are prioritising the freedom to choose where and when they work over other benefits.
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.
Payroll evolution: Enhancing accuracy, compliance, and employee experience
A good payroll system forms the backbone of any organisation to ensure employee retention and efficiency, a recent ADP webinar discussed.
Successful employment relationships key to remote work success
Employment Hero’s Co-Founder Ben Thompson urges organisations to prioritise trust and clear communication in global remote work.
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.
The three things CEOs should stop doing in 2024
A CEO gives his opinion on three factors that other leaders should give up on to ensure a happier, more effective organisation in 2024.
Working with the right partner for employee betterment
Katoen Natie’s Janet Lim details the unique set of challenges providing benefits for her workforce, with help from Howden.
Online platform for lower wage employees in Singapore launched
The platform, known as the Progressive Wage Portal (PW Portal), will allow employees to see if their wages are concurrent with what is due to them.
Employees in Singapore want to leave their jobs after two years
Employees in Singapore are looking to switch employers after two years due to reasons like pay, better career progression, and lack of recognition.
Income gap between genders in rural India still wide
There is a rising share of women in salaried employment, but at the same time, the gender wage gap between both sexes still persist.
Why team learning can smoothen the learning curve
By tapping into the power of team learning and collective experiences, organisations can speed up the learning process and make it more inclusive.
How tech can ‘democratise’ employee rewards and recognition
Workplace recognition tech can incentivise behaviours aligned with orgaisational culture and key performance indicators.
Salaries in Malaysia expected to remain flat for 2024
Malaysia and Singapore are expected to see salaries plateau in 2024, in comparison to some of their neighbours which are expected to increase.
More employees in New Zealand productive thanks to FWA
A researcher from Massey University attributed the results to the trust and flexibility from managers and leaders, leading to higher productivity and creativity.
6 ways to strengthen the role of middle managers
What can organisations do to empower middle managers to successfully lead the business and teams under their charge?
How employees can reframe jealousy to better themselves
Jealousy, says research, can be used to motivate and push employees out of negative thought patterns, motivating them to strategise better relationships.
One in five employees experience violence at work: ILO
The International Labour Organisation has released a report emphasising the need to use frameworks that encourage collective action against violence at work.
Mental health support lacking in Singapore’s workplaces
Seven in 10 employees in Singapore regularly experience stress at work and do not feel sufficient support from their employers.
CHRO Philippines 2024: Innovation for the workforce
At CHRO Philippines 2024, HR leaders will be able to learn strategies and share ideas to develop a better and stronger workforce for 2024.
AI too costly to replace employees at this point, study reveals
While concerns of AI taking over people’s jobs are an actual concern, a study from MIT has shown that AI might be too expensive to replace humans currently.
New wage hike will affect small firms: Thai tripartite committee
The push to implement higher wage hike soon after the most recent one went into effect will affect small firms harder, says Thai tripartite wage committee.
Tips from a unicorn founder on re-evaluating HR tech in 2024
Organisations all have unique priorities, but certain checkpoints can help most employers gain clarity when re-examining HR tech.
More employees in Singapore seeking to upskill in 2024
Employees in Singapore are motivated to learn new things for the sake of their careers, as many are motivated by factors such as the rise of gen AI.
Human Development: The focal point of building a talent pipeline
Organisations can tap into the varied aspects of human development to develop a consistent and robust talent pipeline.
Is your organisation doing enough to empower sandwiched managers?
Successful organisations recognise the value of inter-generational teams and equip their key players with vital human relationship competencies.