Work in the office full-time? Never again, says Atlassian

Tech firm Atlassian has released a report accounting for its first 1,000 days of working with a distributed workforce with one conclusion: it’s here to stay.
Bolstered by new tech, is on-demand pay now a ‘table stakes’ benefit?

Can organisations gain a competitive advantage over the competition by offering employees with on-demand pay benefits?
More employees in Singapore plan to leave current jobs

Seeking better work-life balance, salaries, and new career opportunities, more employees are open to leaving their current positions for new jobs.
The key role of culture in sustaining organisational performance

What are some of the top cultural characteristics and priorities that organisations need to focus on to be successful in the future?
Transformative shift in HR role driving organisational success in Malaysia

Besides aligning organisational and employee values, HR is also playing a key role to attract and retain the best talent
Kiwis concerned about employment rights, income

A new survey has shown that Kiwis are worried about employment and their wages under a new government, especially in light of the cost of living.
More than 80% of employers in Japan plan salary raises in 2024

More than four out of five of employers in Japan seek to increase wages, with a majority looking to implement a wage increase on par with last year.
Take a pay cut for remote work? No thanks, say employees in Australia

Besides a reluctance to earn less, some employees are also not convinced that they will benefit from working from home.
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.
How employee workplace expectations do not meet reality

While employees claim to want to work more often in the office, research has shown that employees are not utilising the office to full potential.
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.
Progressive wage policy needs details ironed out, says MEF

Housekeeping matters need to be sorted out before the progressive wage policy is implemented across Malaysia, said the Malaysia Employers Federation.
Average rate of wages in Taiwan rose at end of 2023

Taiwan’s average monthly wages continue to see an increase within the last few months, especially in areas like the industrial and services sector.
Employers in South Korea likely to hire more in 2024

Employers in South Korea will be hiring more employees for jobs in 2024, with many looking for people in on-site roles.
Amid DEI backlash, employers are ‘doubling down’ on commitment

To prevent a negative impact on corporate agendas, do organisations need to provide more clarity around their DEI goals?
Global unemployment to worsen in 2024, says UN

The United Nations has warned that the rising global unemployment rate is exacerbated by ramifications from the pandemic, global crisis and other factors.
Too much psychological safety detrimental to work performance

Psychological safety may have its benefits but high levels of this can be a counterproductive to the work performance of the employees.
HR leaders are burnt out. What can organisations do?

To effectively tend to the wellbeing of the workforce, organisations can do more to HR leaders prioritise their own wellbeing
South Korea’s employment rate slow but at an all-time high

The rate of hiring in South Korea may have slowed in comparison to past months, but the country’s employment rate has reached its highest.
Re-skilling, upskilling? Why not focus on pre-skilling?

Organisations should look into hiring employees who have demonstrated the desire to keep learning and wanting to grow into their careers through time.
HR needs to change to meet business needs. Here’s how

Organisations can deploy four key strategies to alter their employee value proposition in response to the current labour market.
Do RTO mandates actually raise productivity? Nope.

Return to office mandates are increasing in numbers. but the results on productivity and positive benefits do not outweigh the problems, says research.
How Procurify took on the four-day workweek

The four-day workweek was a cost-cutting solution for an organisation, but now their CEO says it has yielded great results for their employees.
Why culture is still king when it comes to HR challenges

Culture can have a particular impact on employee experience and be the key for organisations to retain their best talent.
Your smartphone can reduce stress experienced at work

Tracking two groups of employees within one organisation, research has found that personal phone use helped reduce stress.
Malaysia sees pay increases steadily rise in 2024

Salaries will continue to rise steadily in 2024 across certain industries, but challenges persist for organisations to attract new employees.
More employees seek better opportunities in 2024

The number of employees looking to change jobs in 2024 has increased, with most attributing the act to seeking higher pay and compensation
Thailand sees various new minimum wage rates go into effect

New minimum wage rates have now taken effect in Thailand across different regions, with different rate variations to accommodate the needs of these areas.
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