Diversity is commonly understood to refer to visible differences, but it encompasses a much broader range of characteristics within the workplace.
Frontline employees who feel a sense of belonging are less likely to resign, underscoring the importance of meeting their needs and preferences.
Employees are also recognising the importance of upgrading their skills and learning new ones to expand their career options.
Organisations can do more to create a psychologically safe work environment that improves employee engagement, performance, and retention.
In addition to legislation, employers are encouraged to play a more active role in creating an inclusive and fair work environment for their employees.
Top Employers Institute has announced their 2023 APAC Top Employers, which are organisations that have achieved HR best practice excellence.
Tim Sackett will be at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to discuss the evolution of employees and how organisations can focus on their people.
To help employees find a fulfilling career, organisations can start by understanding what different employees are prioritising at work.
Taking regular breaks from prolonged sitting during work can help employees gain better physical and mental health.
Deel's Karen Ng highlights why employers are going beyond their shores in search of the right talent and the role Deel is playing to support them.
Elon Musk had earlier told employees to return to the office, a policy that is now called into question as he reportedly looks to close more offices globally.
More than 50% of Kakao employees have reportedly joined the Krew Union in response to a mandated return to office this March.
The business outlook for 2023 is more cautious, considering the challenges in manpower, wages and inflation that are anticipated to continue.
Abdulaziz Al-Oudan, EVP, Corporate Human Resources, SABIC, discusses the initiatives that make SABIC an employer of choice.
Henley Business School's Professor Ben Laker highlights how organisations can foster a culture of learning through embracing mistakes.
Complaints have been filed about employers violating the 45-hour workweek requirement to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) wants more opportunities and protection to be created for a growing gig workforce and older workers.
CEO Bob Iger has cited the importance of in-person collaboration as the reason for asking employees to be in the office four times a week.
With Japan facing a talent shortage as the population ages, firms are encouraged to do more to support older employees who want to continue working.
Flexible work arrangements and reduced working hours are some of the ways organisations can help employees find the optimal work-life balance.
Apart from higher wages to cope with rising inflation, employees in South Korea also want reduced work hours and a better work-life balance.
People with disabilities will benefit from the programme as it explores innovative approaches to drive change in the workplace.
Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix, considers his greatest achievement as spending Tuesday evenings with his wife, despite his hectic schedule.
Fathers are entitled to take leave in four tranches under the new policy that came into effect on 1 January 2023.
Removing recurring meetings can free up time for employees to prioritise and work on projects that really matter.
Despite a decline in net employment, organisations in Singapore are ready to offer increments and bonuses to attract and retain talent.
Josh Bersin discusses how organisations can manage layoffs more effectively, even in uncertain economic times.
An unmarried male employee has received a month’s wage and five days of leave, which is equivalent to what newlyweds have been receiving from LG Uplus.
A study suggests husbands should be given more flexibility at work to support their wives in accomplishing their work and family responsibilities.
While recruiting and retention remain HR leaders’ top focus, there have been some shifts in other areas, a survey from Human Resource Executive has found.