Overconfidence in the workplace continues to widen gender pay gap
Employers need to find a more equal recruitment and promotion system to address inequalities in the workplace arising from men’s overconfidence.
How workplaces can accommodate autistic employees
Organisations can do more to help autistic employees who might not be able to cope with working on site after years of remote working.
Fostering innovation and supporting employees
Eric Ng, Executive Director. Amgen South-East Asia, India, and Hong Kong (SEAIHK), highlights how leaders can help create a sustainable DI&B culture.
Taking the next step: Leading in a hybrid workplace
Elisa Mallis, VP and Managing Director, APAC, Center for Creative Leadership, details how leaders can ensure hybrid team success in their organisation.
Warm-up time boosts creativity among employees
Creativity can be inculcated in employees lower in the organisational hierarchy when they are given more time to engage in tasks.
The role HR can play to enable ESG outcomes
CHROs are increasingly looking to devise and execute their organisation’s ESG strategy through people interventions, says The ESG Institute’s CEO.
How to attract and retain talent with employee benefits
Offering flexible and varied benefits will improve inclusivity and meet the disparate needs of employees, says Howden’s Primus Lee.
Data overload: The rise of decision distress
Business leaders in Asia-Pacific and Japan are experiencing high levels of decision distress, with many lacking the tools to make successful decisions.
The three effective work norms for successful hybrid work models
Successful hybrid work models work when organisations develop clear and explicit work norms, which encourages employees to stay.
Why every great hire starts with a focus on the candidate experience
Eleanor Vajzovic, Head of Strategic Solutions, Paradox, provides some tips on how organisations can create successful candidate experiences.
How to avoid the negative impacts of algorithmic management
Philippa “Pip” Penfold, MD, Integrating Intelligence, explains why effective job design can improve algorithmic management across organisations.
Australia steps up efforts to address work-related gendered violence
Organisations can now apply for grants through the WorkSafe WorkWell Respect Fund and join the WorkWell Respect Network for further support.
Taking proactive approaches to employee development
More organisations are now pivoting to a skills-based approach to people strategy, and are utilising AI and ML to meet the skills challenge.
Coping with change management plans without burning out
Dr Tanvi Gautam, a tranformational leadership expert, offers frameworks that can be used to manage the stress of change management programmes.
Parenthood widens the gender pay gap for mothers in Australia
The male-breadwinner model and unequal sharing of household and childcaring responsibilities are impacting post-parenthood earnings in Australia.
How to best support your people in the new world of work
Rob Squires, VP, Regional Head of Asia and Japan, Ceridian, explains how organisations can cultivate a culture that allows their employees to thrive.
Unleashing human potential in an age of AI
Organisations should not neglect the human potential in their employees, even as technologies continue to impact and change the way we work.
Unwelcome questions still a problem for job applicants in South Korea
In the last two years, 84 cases have been filed to the labour ministry regarding prying questions asked during work interviews that violate privacy.
Japan’s public sector joins four-day workweek drive
Driven by the need to attract talent, Japan is proposing new laws that will offer more public sector employees a four-day workweek.
Want to be a more effective leader? Disconnect after work
Disconnecting from work after hours can improve leadership skills, boost employee performance, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Employees in Singapore seek higher pay despite fears over job security
While employees remain confident that their employers will support them during uncertain times, job and income stability are paramount.
Australia increases funding for disability employment support
Auslan interpreting services and workplace modifications are among the changes to provide more for Australians with disability in the workplace.
Can a four-day workweek improve mental health and work-life balance?
Giving employees a three-day weekend could result in better sleep quality and more physical activity, according to the University of South Australia.
Driving HR transformation in the new world of work
Learn about the latest HR strategies and technologies to drive HR transformation at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023, which is taking place from May 10-11.
Heineken launches #WorkResponsibly campaign in Singapore
The campaign addresses Singapore’s overwork culture and stresses the importance of employees investing time in their social lives.
Japan’s largest trade union calls for sustained wage growth
Although many organisations have recently introduced a wage hike, Rengo is calling for further wage rises beyond 2023.
Australia urged to support retirement needs of gig workforce
Providing superannuation contributions to gig employers will enable them to build up their retirement nests, says Industry Super Australia.
The real key to improving workforce productivity
Kevin Oakes, CEO of i4cp, highlights why organisations should prioritise creating a healthy culture above mandating where employees work.
Employee burnout is on the rise. How can HR tech help?
Steve Boese examines some of the tech options organisations can adopt to reduce burnout and support employee wellbeing.
Improving workplace wellbeing by offering flexible working
Flexible work is seen as a key strategy to reduce exhaustion and increase motivation among employees in Australia.