Employees in SEA reluctant to speak up about mental health concerns
Organisations can do more to create a psychologically safe work environment that improves employee engagement, performance, and retention.
Promoting workplace diversity and fairness in Singapore
In addition to legislation, employers are encouraged to play a more active role in creating an inclusive and fair work environment for their employees.
Who are the Top Employers in the Asia-Pacific region for 2023?
Top Employers Institute has announced their 2023 APAC Top Employers, which are organisations that have achieved HR best practice excellence.
The future of employees and what it means for your organisation
Tim Sackett will be at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to discuss the evolution of employees and how organisations can focus on their people.
Do you know what your employees want in their careers?
To help employees find a fulfilling career, organisations can start by understanding what different employees are prioritising at work.
Stop what you are doing and get up from your work desk
Taking regular breaks from prolonged sitting during work can help employees gain better physical and mental health.
Casting a wider net: Acquiring the best talent beyond borders
Deel’s Karen Ng highlights why employers are going beyond their shores in search of the right talent and the role Deel is playing to support them.
Twitter employees in Singapore told to work remotely
Elon Musk had earlier told employees to return to the office, a policy that is now called into question as he reportedly looks to close more offices globally.
Employees of South Korea’s Kakao reject calls to return to office
More than 50% of Kakao employees have reportedly joined the Krew Union in response to a mandated return to office this March.
Manpower and higher costs remain core challenges for firms in Singapore
The business outlook for 2023 is more cautious, considering the challenges in manpower, wages and inflation that are anticipated to continue.
People-centric approach underpins SABIC’s work culture
Abdulaziz Al-Oudan, EVP, Corporate Human Resources, SABIC, discusses the initiatives that make SABIC an employer of choice.
What can organisations learn from the mistakes employees make?
Henley Business School’s Professor Ben Laker highlights how organisations can foster a culture of learning through embracing mistakes.
Some employees in Malaysia still working longer than required hours
Complaints have been filed about employers violating the 45-hour workweek requirement to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
Singapore explores more support for gig workers and older workers
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) wants more opportunities and protection to be created for a growing gig workforce and older workers.
Disney employees prepare to return to the office
CEO Bob Iger has cited the importance of in-person collaboration as the reason for asking employees to be in the office four times a week.
Employees in Japan can choose to stay longer in the workforce
With Japan facing a talent shortage as the population ages, firms are encouraged to do more to support older employees who want to continue working.
Achieving work-life balance through flexible work
Flexible work arrangements and reduced working hours are some of the ways organisations can help employees find the optimal work-life balance.
Wage hike tops South Koreans’ new year wish list
Apart from higher wages to cope with rising inflation, employees in South Korea also want reduced work hours and a better work-life balance.
Australia introduces pilot project for disability employment
People with disabilities will benefit from the programme as it explores innovative approaches to drive change in the workplace.
How Netflix’s Co-Founder keeps his work-life balance in check
Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix, considers his greatest achievement as spending Tuesday evenings with his wife, despite his hectic schedule.
Pfizer introduces 12-week paternity leave policy
Fathers are entitled to take leave in four tranches under the new policy that came into effect on 1 January 2023.
Should organisations introduce more meeting-free days?
Removing recurring meetings can free up time for employees to prioritise and work on projects that really matter.
Employees in Singapore can expect to be paid higher salaries in 2023
Despite a decline in net employment, organisations in Singapore are ready to offer increments and bonuses to attract and retain talent.
Josh Bersin: Let’s talk about layoffs and how to handle them
Josh Bersin discusses how organisations can manage layoffs more effectively, even in uncertain economic times.
LG Uplus extends marital benefits to unmarried employees
An unmarried male employee has received a month’s wage and five days of leave, which is equivalent to what newlyweds have been receiving from LG Uplus.
Work from home experiences differ for couples
A study suggests husbands should be given more flexibility at work to support their wives in accomplishing their work and family responsibilities.
What’s keeping HR leaders up at night?
While recruiting and retention remain HR leaders’ top focus, there have been some shifts in other areas, a survey from Human Resource Executive has found.
You should not be in a work meeting, Shopify tells employees
Saying that employees did not join Shopify to sit in meetings, the company has moved to remove most meetings from the calendar of employees.
Adopting a holistic approach to job satisfaction beyond remuneration
Chew Siew Mee, Managing Director of JobStreet by SEEK, highlights what employers need to offer to encourage talent to join, and stay with their firms.
Flexibility for employees in India as hybrid work set to stay
Despite concerns over a surge of COVID-19 cases in the country, many organisations are not deviating from existing hybrid work policies.