Addressing the needs of employees with flexible work arrangement
Employers in Singapore have been urged to offer flexible work arrangements that help to create an engaged and diverse workforce.
The future for HR and how organisations can get there
Changes in business needs should be reflected in HR through structure, product/service mix and the mindset and skillset of HR professionals.
A quarter of global employees seeking new job opportunities
Overworked individuals and financially strained employees are among those seeking greater fulfilment and authenticity in their job roles.
More young fathers in Japan are prioritising family over work
As family dynamics in Japan shift, more male employees are seeking to reduce their work hours to be involved in housework and childcare.
Redefining work by harnessing AI and automation
AI and automation are helping firms increase productivity and revolutionise HR processes, a recent IBM CHRO Roundtable discussed.
A thriving workplace culture starts with total wellbeing for all employees
Speaking with HRM Asia, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore’s Shaun Ee shares strategies on how organisations can cultivate employee wellbeing.
Gender discrimination in the hiring process still prevalent in Japan
While measures have been introduced to ensure a level playing field during recruitment, employees still face gendered microaggressions and stereotypes.
Australia strengthens workplace protection for vulnerable employees
The ratification of international treaties will see Australia heighten efforts to reduce workplace violence and harassment.
AI may have a greater effect on higher-educated employees
While generative AI has the potential to positively impact the global economy, it may also disrupt white-collar employees’ career paths.
Why organisations should not dismiss Gen Zs’ desire for remote work
Employee priorities are shifting, so organisations must prioritise productivity, flexibility, and employee engagement, says Remote’s Chris McNamara.
Regulation of AI in the workplace considered in the Philippines
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) is also pushing for more initiatives to help employees understand and embrace the use of the technology.
Why reducing gender inequality in the workplace is a team effort
Gender equality in the workplace is a responsibility for all and organisations can work to encourage more male employees to invest in the process.
Samsung Electronics offers four-day workweek option for some employees
The move is in line with the multinational electronics corporation’s effort to improve work-life balance and provide more flexibility for employees.
Five ways HR can help soften the blow of return-to-office mandates
Amidst recent calls for employees to return to the office, HR can create strategies that can address concerns and ease the transition for employees.
AI interactions may have detrimental effects on employee wellbeing
While AI is continuing to reshape the workplace, organisations need to do more to regulate how employees interact with AI systems.
Employees in Hong Kong want to continue remote work
Not understanding problems employees face is causing conflict between managers and employees as the return to work accelerates in Hong Kong.
Employees may perceive peer recognition programmes as unfair
While public peer recognition may be used to praise employees, the method can backfire, making them less willing to help others.
Google moves to get more employees back into the office
Measures such as surveilling attendance at work will be implemented as the tech giant continues to reverse its once popular remote work policy.
Petronas prioritises skill redeployment over layoffs
Amidst a changing energy landscape, Petronas is investing in its core portfolio and cleaner energy production.
Struggling with return to office? It’s an ‘organisational change problem’
Organisations need to understand the challenges faced by employees and implement compassionate strategies for a return to the office.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2023: Building an engaged and resilient workforce
HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 will highlight the ways organisations can continue to grow in challenging times by focusing on their people.
The five pillars driving Mattel’s employee wellbeing strategy
Keith Saucier, VP Health and Wellbeing of Mattel, shares how the toy manufacturer is tending to employees’ holistic health post-pandemic.
Mastering impactful communication: Strategies for success as a CHRO
Speaking with HRM Asia, VanMedia Group’s Glenn van Zutphen outlines strategies for CHROs to achieve impactful communication.
Employers in Hong Kong struggling to retain talent
Driven by factors such as emigration and raising wages, companies in Hong Kong have been facing a labour shortage for at least a year.
Boosting talent retention: The power of employee experience
An upcoming webinar by HRM Asia and Culture Amp will discuss the importance of creating compelling employee experiences to attract and retain talent.
Work-life balance tops list of priorities for employees in Singapore
Employees now prioritise work-life balance when it comes to choosing an employer, and companies have to create a workplace culture that can meet this need.
Work-from-home parents worry about career opportunities
Working parents express anxiety about having their careers stalled as they work from home and care for their children.
Empowering women’s economic success in Queensland
The Queensland government has committed A$16.3 million to empower women and boost their workforce participation.
G-P Meridian Suite simplifies global workforce expansion
G-P Meridian Suite transforms global team management with G-P Meridian IQ and G-P Meridian eLibrary.
Meta continues reversal of remote work policy
With effect from September 5, Meta employees will be returning to the office three times a week, as the company continues to push for a hybrid work policy.