Redesigning jobs to reduce risks for pregnant women
A study by Monash University has found that shift work and long hours are increasing preterm birth risks for female employees.
Employee listening in the Intelligence Age: It’s a new era
With the right approach, employee listening can become critical in driving business strategy and innovation.
Harnessing technology to shape exceptional employee experience
Technology can streamline employee experience programmes, relieving HR leaders of a major burden, a recent Grab roundtable discussed.
OCBC Bank pioneers gen AI chatbot to enhance employee productivity
The ChatGPT tool will aid 30,000 employees across 420 global branches with tasks such as writing, research, and ideation.
Australia moves to boost economic equality for women
A working plan aims to reduce barriers for women in the workplace by providing opportunities to assume leadership positions and improve earning power.
New wage hike in Filipino region met with disapproval
A new wage increase, which looks to raise salaries by P30, is not enough to provide relief to employees in Western Visayas, say critics.
CHRO Malaysia 2023: How people development is shaping HR’s future
The Malaysia edition of HRM Asia’s CHRO Series 2023 will provide a platform for HR leaders to discuss talent challenges and opportunities.
More organisations empowering HR leaders to do more
The expectation placed on leaders has increased over the last three years, although they are now given more opportunities to effect change.
Women underrepresented in Malaysia’s private sector
Improving workplace amenities is one measure organisations in Malaysia can implement to encourage more women to return to the workforce.
Medibank initiates four-day workweek pilot programme
Dubbed “The Gift”, this initiative aims to revolutionise work practices, boost productivity, and prioritise employee wellbeing.
Amazon employees who defy RTO policies face termination
Amazon is reinforcing their return-to-office mandate for all employees, asking managers to fire those who do not comply.
Fostering dynamic and inclusive workplaces for employees
Organisations can use the concept of Workplace Experience Design (WXD) to create dynamic and inclusive workplaces, says Unispace’s Tim Larson.
Grief: What Human Resources needs to pay attention to
Why is grief so important to address, especially in the workplace? Two experts discuss their three-pronged solution to the matter.
Delhi sees rise in monthly minimum wages for unskilled employees
Employees working in the state capital are now some of the highest-earning in the country, according to the Delhi state government.
Eight-hour workday remains most prevalent in New Zealand
Female employees are more likely than their male counterparts to work less than 40 hours in a week, according to Stats NZ.
Creating a more inclusive workplace for unpaid caregivers in Australia
A new initiative looks to help employers better support employees who also have caregiving responsibilities alongside their paid jobs.
Singapore a top Asian destination for remote work
The country ranks high on digital and physical infrastructure, but is found wanting when it comes to metrics such as economic safety and cost of living.
Personality traits of founders play a crucial role in start-up success
Start-up founders with distinct personalities are more likely to succeed, and diverse founding teams further increase the odds.
C-Suite leaders embrace remote hiring to overcome skills shortages
More C-Suite leaders are reporting a rise in hiring remote employees due to a lack of resources, resulting in a more varied, capable workforce.
The biggest risk to cybersecurity? Employee burnout
With the rise of employee burnout threatening to push out more IT knowledge employees, leaders must lead by example to manage the crisis.
Should existing employees interview their potential managers?
Employees should not be on the interview panel choosing potential new managers and leaders due to inherent bias, says a Senior Leader at Amazon.
Hybrid work benefits acknowledged, but tech support lags
Strategic IT investments boost top-performing organisations, while AI reshapes customer and employee experiences.
Japan struggles to address work-life balance issues
Japan’s insufficient sleep crisis is linked to daytime fatigue, reduced focus, and severe conditions like depression and anxiety.
Budget 2024 looks to speed up job growth, increase salaries
Efforts to boost the labour market in Malaysia will see a six-pronged solution to help increase employment for women, amongst other initiatives.
CHRO Indonesia 2023: Where HR meets innovation and sustainability
Organised by HRM Asia, the event gathers HR leaders in Indonesia to discuss how they can successfully navigate the future of HR in 2024 and beyond.
More proactive strategies needed to improve employee mental health
Mental health disorders are straining individuals, employers, and society, leading to absenteeism and unemployment, a new study has found.
Purpose versus pay: What factors more when choosing a job?
Despite people valuing both meaningful work and salary, there is only one winner when employees are made to choose one over the other.
Can technology help HR finally confront gender inequality?
While technology has a role to play in combating gender inequality, organisations can leverage on technology to create more effective strategies.
Malaysia aims to improve employee compensation through wage policy
The progressive wage model will help drive employment and ensure renumeration improves for skilled employees, says Malaysia’s HR Minister.
Some employees in Japan reluctant to take leave even after encouragement
Deeply entrenched traditional beliefs in Japan that colleagues are inconvenienced are discouraging some employees from taking annual leave.