More employees in Singapore support raising of retirement age
To support more employees staying longer in the workforce, Singapore is looking to create a more inclusive workplace culture to support all employees.
Employee wellbeing driving ACFA’s sweeping leave policy changes
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) aims to attract and retain the best talent by improving its employee benefits programme.
Pay overtime without fail or else, Taiwan employers warned
Employees working overtime must be compensated by getting overtime pay and not by other methods, says Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour.
Cultivating human-centric leadership to improve employee wellbeing
A shifting landscape challenges the separation of personal and professional life, highlighting managers’ role in fostering employee wellbeing.
More CEOs and leaders creating one-on-one time with employees
A rising number of leaders cite one-on-one communication and empathy as a key trait to break down barriers between managers and employees.
Salary reconsideration required to attract top talent in Malaysia
Increasing living costs is pushing more employees to prioritise financial compensation as the main reason for accepting a job offer.
Are your employees satisfied and happy with their jobs?
A new study has found that employers need to do more to help increasingly disengaged employees create a healthy relationship with work.
Adapt and reskill for the future of AI, or risk losing out
Organisations can stay ahead of the competition by ensuring their employees are skilled in the use of AI at work.
Income disparity hits record high in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong returns to pre-pandemic productivity levels, income for the lowest-earning employees is nearly 60 times less than the wealthy.
New measures to help parents in Singapore improve work-life balance
A proposed bill will double paternity leave and extend unpaid infant care leave, providing crucial support for new parents.
Keeping the best talent in Malaysia… comes with a price
To keep talented employees in the country, Malaysia must be prepared to pay competitive salaries, suggested a Deputy Minister.
Addressing employee burnout: Strategies for a healthier workforce
Resilience Institute SEA’s Manish Arneja will be at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 to offer perspectives on battling burnout and building a resilient workforce.
The ethical conundrum of monitoring remote employees
Organisations who may be or considering monitoring remote employees are inciting debate about the ethics and legality of doing so.
Employers in the Philippines urged to prioritise mental health
Offering more work flexibility and extra leave to employees when needed are some measures that can help improve employee wellbeing.
How people development continues to drive organisational success
Katerina Hanna, VP, Customer Success APJ, Ceridian, explains why creating meaningful moments of social connection remains a priority for people leaders.
Singapore disputes interpretation of minimum income standards
Three government ministries have questioned the findings of a new minimum wage study, saying that its research parameters are flawed
How organisations can provide the best (bene)fit for their employees
When looking for a partner to address the employees’ needs of their organisation, OLIVER Agency turned to Howden as their insurance brokerage firm.
Alphabet soup for CHROs: How ESG and CSR can help HR
ESG-HR can address social and governance issues and promote environmental sustainability, writes Dr CJ Meadows.
Mass retrenchment the solution to productivity woes: Australian tycoon
The CEO of Gurner Group made controversial claims that for productivity to increase in Australia, half the working population should be made redundant.
Standard Chartered improves parental leave policy
Regardless of gender, employees who are parents are offered 20 weeks of paid leave to encourage a balanced approach to parenting.
Navigating employee development challenges in the workplace
Organisations in Singapore and Hong Kong can do more to engage employees with talent programmes deploying learner-centric tools.
South Korea failing to stamp out workplace gender discrimination
Receiving inappropriate comments and not being valued for their work are some of the pervasive challenges faced by women.
Generative AI can improve employee productivity, says Chinabank
The Filipino bank has launched CHIB GPT as a precursor to a broader set of generative AI initiatives it is looking to introduce.
Championing inclusivity: Leading the way in workplace equality
Kuehne+Nagel is taking steps to combat workplace discrimination and promote inclusivity, focusing on mental health and diversity.
Beyond roles: The evolving commitment of fathers
Modern fatherhood demands a profound commitment to balance career demands with family responsibilities.
More organisations in Brunei expected to increase hiring
Despite challenges such as increased spending in infrastructure and upskilling employees, businesses are expected to increase their headcount this year.
Cost of employee absenteeism hits record high in New Zealand
Firms in New Zealand are paying a higher price for employees on medical leave, with the highest increase in absenteeism rates recorded since 2012.
Employee engagement disparity in vision and mission alignment
Employee engagement thrives when organisational vision aligns with daily activities, but a disconnect reveals opportunities for improvement.
The key trait recruiters look out for during interviews
Candidates who demonstrate a growth mindset during the recruitment process are likely to be selected, says Google Asia Pacific’s Sapna Chadna.
Singapore defines flexible work to benefit employees and employers
A new tripartite workgroup has begun deliberations to develop guidelines that will drive flexible work in Singapore workplaces.