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.
Transform your workplace design from “Me” to “We”
Work culture solutions can help organisations drive collaboration and productivity and create a positive work culture to attract and retain top talent.
9 predictions that HR leaders need to take note in 2024
HR leaders must address shifting dynamics such as technology advances and workforce tensions in 2024, says new research from Gartner.
How great organisations cultivate attitudes to parental leave
More employers should be aware of the type of culture they have in the office to create a great attitude towards paid parental leave, an expert says.
What some recruiters are getting wrong during interviews
Recruiters are making common mistakes in the interview process, and employers should take note of them to find better candidates and reduce hiring bias.
Do you have a strong hybrid work policy in place?
With many employees still preferring hybrid work, organisations should carefully consider what makes a hybrid work policy successful.
Using your physical surroundings for better productivity
Research from the Arizona State University is recommending how employees can enhance their physical surroundings for effective work.
How leaders can help their employees recharge
Leaders must take charge in helping their employees become rejuvenated and re-energised for the sake of the organisation and productivity.
Tech and finance jobs in strong demand for 2024 in Singapore
Top jobs in demand for 2023 and 2024 include finance, ICT, health and social services and professional services, say Singapore job experts.
Promotions have slowed. Why HR needs to pay attention
Despite all the complaints about the difficulty in hiring and retaining employees, are organisations enough to address the promotion decline?