South Korea’s 52-hour workweek under scrutiny
A presidential advisory group has called for flexibility in implementing the 52-hour workweek which was first adopted in 2019.
Be ready for the future of work by winning the talent war
A recent webinar organised by HRM Asia, in partnership with Accenture and Oracle, explored talent management strategies for HR leaders.
Samsung moves to establish and strengthen flexible work culture
The South Korean tech giant has opened six co-working spaces to provide a hybrid work environment for employees.
Value of hybrid work may overtake pay increase
Recent research has shown that employees would choose a hybrid work arrangement over any pay increase offered by their employer.
Employees in India value strong organisational leadership
The majority of the Indian workforce expects their employers to be leaders who inspire them to perform to the best of their ability.
Staying competitive in the modern workplace
By investing in employee skills development, SkillsFuture Singapore is helping employers to create a productive workforce to grow and succeed.
Gig workers in Singapore to receive more protection
Recommendations to improve the working conditions, as well as physical and financial health of gig workers, are expected to be finalised soon.
Australia urged to address pensions gender gap
Retired Australian women typically have 23.1% less in their pension accounts than men, said the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Leadership effectiveness tops HR’s priorities in 2023
Human-centric leadership will be crucial to drive organisations forward as the world of work continues to evolve.
Hybrid work pattern takes hold in Australia
A hybrid work pattern with some days in the office and others at home is becoming the norm, but with big discrepancies depending on occupation.
Working mothers in Australia see earning power diminished
A “motherhood penalty” sees earnings fall by an average of 55% in the first five years of parenthood, according to new analysis by Australia’s Treasury.
Positive employee recognition improves business performance
Employees who are recognised are likely to be more engaged, productive, inclusive, and loyal to their organisations.
Accelerating the impact of people strategies to enrich the world of work
Billy Elliott, Regional Director APAC, Top Employers Institute, highlights what it takes for organisations to be an employer of choice.
How to make hybrid meetings more effective
To extract the maximum benefit out of virtual meetings, organisations need to prioritise what happens after them for better productivity.
Prefecture in Japan offers more leave to grandparents
As part of efforts to help child-rearing parents, the prefecture of Miyagi plans to grant government workers leave to take care of their grandchildren.
Organisations lacking in mental health management
A study revealed that when it comes to integrating mental health into formal management systems, most firms have much to improve on.
Singapore seeks more flexibility in hiring of elderly employees
There is concern that a law that protects senior employees from dismissal due to age may lead to unconscious bias.
Firms in the Philippines told to pay 13th month wages or face sanction
A senator has proposed that firms are penalised if they fail to pay employees their 13th month wages before December 24.
Tech support critical for employees working remotely
After working from home for two years, 35% of employees are still citing poor connectivity and network issues as ongoing hindrances.
Businesses in Asia expected to continue hybrid work
With virtual work expected to increase, companies believe productivity can be improved through flexible work arrangements.
Hybrid workplace can boost women’s workforce participation
Singapore President Halimah Yaakob has encouraged employers to institute family-care leave to allow workers to care for their families.
Return to office and “work from anywhere”, Google tells employees
Providing more flexibility and time off are some of the ways Google is using to lure staff back to the office.
Developing a humanised approach in hybrid workplaces
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Malaysia will pave the way for sustainable employee journeys and highlight trends in human capital management.
Long COVID affects workplace productivity in Malaysia
Businesses in Malaysia have been urged to do more to support employees who continue to suffer from the disease.
Middle managers caught between hybrid work policies
Hybrid managers feel less connected to their company culture than their full-time remote or full-time on-site peers.
Skills development key to maintaining employee job security
31% of Generation X workers in Singapore between ages 42 and 57 are worried about losing their jobs if they fail to keep up with digital transformation.
Can four-day workweek provide health benefits to employees?
A study found that employees who switch to a four-day workweek sleep an hour more than they did when working five days a week.
All in a day’s work: How fathers can balance family and work
Singapore’s Centre for Fathering is advocating for family-friendly workplace policies that can create happier families and more productive employees.
New Zealand urged to address gender pay inequality
To ensure women in the workforce are paid fairly, the government has also been urged to make pay gap reporting mandatory.
New Zealand union calls for 4-day workweek
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is suggesting a comprehensive pilot of a four-day working week as part of a strategy to develop the economy.