Employees in Singapore prioritise stability and job security over salary, while good leadership is key to retain talent and maintaining employee wellbeing.
While compensation is still important for employees, work flexibility and career development opportunities are increasingly being prioritised.
Once enacted, flexible work policies and practices require appropriate planning and investment to enable their benefits to be realised.
One of the key objectives of the centre is to help manage and address the mental health issues employees in the country are facing.
Wage adjustments are typically made once a year, but wage boards are considering another hike after its recent wage adjustment amid soaring prices.
Employees believe that a hybrid work model helps improves their productivity and gives them much-needed work-life balance.
This will not apply to employees who are already enjoying such benefits and those who are employed in organisations with fewer than 10 employees.
About 44% of employers see an increased need to retain older employees in the workforce and expect this to be a key trend over the next five years.
As HR leaders begin to define their strategies for 2023, those in the Asia-Pacific region see manager effectiveness as a top priority for 2023.
Compared to their younger counterparts, employees aged 50 and above are more likely to put in extra effort at work beyond regular hours.
Some companies are providing “inflation allowances” to help employees cope with rising consumer prices as labour officials call for more permanent support.
Although it is not mandatory to mask up at workplaces, employees have been encouraged to continue the practice.
A projected salary increase of 4.5% across all industries can be expected for the next two years as companies offer higher wages to attract talent.
This comes as the world is facing uncertainties, from geopolitical tensions to inflationary pressures, which affects the employment market.
Employers are also urged to set clearer policies on flexible work to develop more comprehensive workforce strategies.
If approved and implemented, new tax rules will potentially see lower tax reductions for employees working from home.
Employers and their workers get to decide whether to continue wearing masks at work after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr scrapped the mask mandate.
It identified young employees, workers with children, and non-permanent employees as those who are most vulnerable to inflation.
Nearly one in four HR leaders expect to maintain a 90-100% remote workforce, while half expect to maintain a remote workforce of 50% or more.
For the next 12 months, employees will have the flexibility to choose which day or set of hours is most suitable for them to take off.
Leave should be granted to enable employees to deal with the mental stress that they feel at the workplace, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
A revised law, which comes into effect January 1 next year, forbids the sexual harassment of women and reduces barriers to career advancement.
The Manpower Ministry is still finalising details on workers’ minimum wage in 2023, which will be announced at the end of November this year.
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) is set to issue an advisory to employers regarding the grant of 13th-month pay for private sector workers.
About 83.2% of New Zealand employees say the ability to work from anywhere has made them happier and more productive.
The RiseUp with ServiceNow platform aims to train one million workers, offering over 600 free courses and 18 job-related certification paths.
Tony Tran, Lead People Scientist, Culture Amp, explains why effective performance management can help create happy and productive employees.
As part of the new legislation, flexible work will be made more accessible to employees who are parents or care givers, among others.
Besides facing burnout, some 20% of these employees have also expressed stress related to a lack of learning and development opportunities.
Employee experience and overall business processes are changing as employees embrace remote work post-pandemic.