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.
Saying that employees did not join Shopify to sit in meetings, the company has moved to remove most meetings from the calendar of employees.
Chew Siew Mee, Managing Director of JobStreet by SEEK, highlights what employers need to offer to encourage talent to join, and stay with their firms.
Despite concerns over a surge of COVID-19 cases in the country, many organisations are not deviating from existing hybrid work policies.
The CEOs of POSCO Group, KT and Samsung SDI identified strengthening social responsibilities and securing competitiveness as their focus for 2023.
Improvements to hybrid work and workplaces adding social aspects to bring people together are some of the workplace trends that can be expected in 2023.
The ILO Convention 190 policy protects employees from violence and harassment, which includes gender-based discrimination at work.
The amendments are largely based on the International Labour Organisation standards, which provide a framework for addressing labour issues.
Depending on the state of the pandemic in the country, all employees are required to return to the office starting next March.
Organisations can create a productive and meaningful workplace for employees by developing an experience based on purpose.
As hybrid work continues, firms are encouraged to prioritise the wellbeing of their employees to retain and support their journey towards fulfilling careers.