Employees in the UK call for shorter workweek
Employees who participated in a four-day work week trial want the arrangement to stay and their employers are ready to oblige.
New Zealand small businesses urged to prioritise employees wellbeing
Employees in New Zealand are rallying for increased health and safety protection in small businesses through a new bill.
How to find serenity in times of uncertainty
Creating security is the first principle of creating an environment where people really want to engage and thrive, writes Martin Laschkolnig.
Longer shifts, more leisure: Firms in South Korea adopt new work system
The new system involves two 12-hours shifts followed by multiple days offs, without adding to employees’ overall working hours.
More support needed to keep women in Indonesia’s workforce
Many women in Indonesia, especially those with small children, are leaving the workforce due to childcare costs and societal expectations.
Foster a sustainable future: Reflecting ESG values in the workplace
Ng Ying Yuan, COO for Group Human Resources, DBS, shares the bank’s commitment to sustainability and how this has won buy-in from employees.
Hiring evolution: Employers and job seekers must be prepared for change
Both employers and job applications should expect the hiring process to evolve, highlighting the importance of adaptability in today’s job market.
Amazon seeks new ways of working by ending WFH
By May 1, employees will be required to be in office at least three times a week, except those in customer support and sales roles.
Australia reforms disability services to foster inclusivity
Properly funded reforms and initiatives can provide greater choice and control to employees in Australia with disabilities.
Workplace flexibility is king, but many employers are falling short
Flexibility working is crucial for retaining employees, but they need more control over their working arrangements to make the most of hybrid work.
The upside of having a favourite employee, or two
Contrary to popular belief, workplace favouritism may not always be negative and can have positive effects on team performance.
Building workplace resilience by embracing employee wellbeing
Speaking with HRM Asia, TTSH’s Lek Jie Ying highlights how the hospital is helping employees overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Singapore enhances workforce inclusion and training support
Increasing paternity leave and establishing a new entity to support employee training are among the measures announced in Singapore’s Budget 2023.
Striking the right balance between in-person and remote work
Despite employees’ desire for flexibility, Ajay Banga, former Mastercard CEO, says in-person work remains crucial to building personal connections.
Family-work balance: Supporting the sandwich generation in the workplace
An employers’ organisation has called on employers to create a supportive environment for employees caring for both children and elderly parents.
Hay fever benefits improve employee wellbeing in Japan
Encouraging employees to tackle allergies and hay fever leads to increased workplace satisfaction and efficiency, more companies are finding out.
How financial accounting is holding talent management back
While sound talent management can yield significant financial rewards, traditional accounting strategies often do not reflect these benefits.
Improving career resilience and management in Singapore
In response to workplace changes, the government is continuing to work with various stakeholders to find ways to improve employee resilience.
Importance of trust not reflected in organisational strategies
While building trust with stakeholders brings many benefits, many organisations are not doing enough to operationalise trust as a business priority.
GitHub tells employees to prepare to work from home permanently
The announcement comes as the tech company prepares to lay off 10% of its workforce through the end of the fiscal year.
Get fit and ahead: Exercise enhances work focus
Allowing employees short periods of time to exercise can increase focus and allow them to perform better at work, a new study has found.
Return to office work gains momentum in Japan
More organisations operating in Tokyo are planning to rent more office space to allow employees to return to the office.
Why executive pay cuts could be the ‘bold move’ your organisation needs
The reduction of top executives’ salaries provides HR with the opportunity to strengthen employee morale and retention during a period of layoffs.
Why employees should choose who they speak with to effect change
When voicing their opinions in the workplace, employees should consider if they are speaking with the most appropriate person.
Lenovo recognised for championing gender equality in the workplace
The tech company’s efforts to build an inclusive and diverse workplace has been highlighted by the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.
Platform workers in Singapore to be protected against injury
A new advisory committee has been form to develop policies for work injury compensation and address key operational issues faced by platform workers.
Can TikTok allow organisations to better connect with employees?
TikTok offers a potential platform for HR teams to engage with young employees, improve onboarding processes and training programmes.
Rimini Street brings the weekend closer with new work model
Employees of Rimini Street will continue to work four days a week throughout 2023, as they have been doing since July 2022.
Why leaders should be the last to speak during meetings
For meetings to be effective and achieve their goals, employees should be encouraged to speak ahead of managers and leaders.
Moderate office noise in the office increases employee wellbeing
While excessive noise in the workplace can be a distraction, a lack of background sounds can be detrimental to employee health.