Six opportunities to make new parents feel welcome back at work
Employers can help new parents feel comfortable and excited to return to work, including celebrating life events and offering flexible policies.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: Career flexibility and tech take centre stage
In the future of work, career flexibility is key, as is automating HR functions and exploring AI’s role in the workplace.
More workplace support for older women in Singapore called for
Older female employees in Singapore face stereotypes and career hurdles, as well as retirement and caregiving challenges, says a women’s group.
Race discrimination restricts access to leadership roles in Australia
Employers are showing bias and offering leadership positions to job applicants with English names over other ethnic minorities.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: HR transformation in the future of work
With the evolution of the workplace, HR leaders must recognise and embrace both opportunities and challenges.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 2
Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 is jam-packed with presentations and innovations that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
Celebrating Asia’s top HR leaders and organisations
Winners of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 were recognised for setting the benchmark of excellence and innovation in the HR industry.
Are workplace meetings nothing more than an unwanted distraction?
While meetings are still important in helping employees do their jobs better, poorly designed ones create fatigue and sap productivity.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 1
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 kicks off today, setting the stage for discussions on critical workforce challenges and innovative HR tech solutions.
What do next-gen leaders want in 2023?
Key elements to attract emerging millennial and Gen Z workforce include flexibility, learning and development, and purpose-driven work.
Everywhere Work: Challenges and how employers can adapt
Control over the work schedule is desired by most office employees, but only 43% are able to choose their work location.
Are employees getting short-changed during salary negotiations?
Job applicants are afraid to ask for higher salaries in jobs that push for altruism and charity, resulting in them losing out on more pay.
Remote work may not benefit all employees, says IBM CEO
Remote work may stall the upward progression of an employee’s career, especially if they are looking to become leaders, said Arvind Krishna.
Workforce satisfaction declining among employees in Singapore
Many organisations risk losing their best talent by failing to build workforce resilience that meets their employees’ needs.
Developing lifelong learning skills essential for career changers
With lifelong employment on the decline, employees have to adapt and develop new skills to continue being employable.
Taking a long-term approach to career planning
Creating a fulfilling and stable career requires intentional career planning, including self-questioning as a first step.
Eagerness to accept job offers causing gender income wage gap
One of the key attributes to the income wage gap between genders can be due to the differences in job searching behaviour, says a new study.
Why global teams can help companies operate sustainably in Singapore
Charles Ferguson, General Manager, G-P, explains why building global teams and remote work can help organisations manage rising operating costs.
ASEAN Future of Work: Addressing post-pandemic workplace strategies
Discover the latest workplace strategies and insights from industry experts at ASEAN Future of Work, a key event during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023.
Ageism hinders employment opportunities in Australia
Older employees are denied the same opportunities as their younger counterparts, despite having the ability to perform as well, if not better.
Mental health issues impacting workplace productivity in Singapore
Mental health issues such as anxiety or depression are causing the country to lose about S$16 billion annually in lost productivity.
Can AI boost employee productivity in the workplace?
Chatbots are a viable tool to assist entry-level and low-skilled employees with complex tasks, according to a study.
Does successful change begin with communicating your message clearly?
Jean Lua, Chief HR Officer, Kredivo, highlights the key principles HR leaders need to understand about change management.
2 Cents: Creating a more flexible and inclusive hybrid workplace
HR leaders can create policies that promote hybrid work and guide managers and employees on how to work effectively in hybrid environments.
Why layoffs can be the catalyst to retain an organisation’s best talent
Organisations need to understand the employee experience and take action on the moments that have the biggest impact on engagement.
Flexible work to be part of Australia’s Civil Service
To create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, the Australian civil service is considering offering more flexible work rights for public employees.
Why remote work is still of central importance
coto’s Scott Harrison share insights into overcoming the initial hurdles of remote working and how to build a cohesive and successful remote team.
Why people data analytics is poised to drive big changes in 2023
People data analytics can empower leaders and individuals with insights that will drive them to make decisions to move their organisation forward.
Employees in Singapore expecting a pay rise in 2023
Even though anxiety over job security still prevails, expectations of a salary raise continue to rise amongst employees in Singapore.
Accelerating business growth with creative leadership
Creative leaders are more likely to empower their team members with new ways of doing things, says Dickson Tang, keynote speaker and author.