Employers in Hong Kong prioritising employee retention in 2023
Introducing hybrid work policies and increasing investment in the upskilling of employees are some of the key strategies to retain talent in the new year.
Career trends that will shape the workplace in 2023
Among the career trends that are expected to gain traction next year are flexible work arrangements, and four-day work weeks.
WFH policy in the Philippines spurs demand for office spaces
More businesses in the Philippines are expanding to provincial locations and establishing offices outside Metro Manila.
Gender equity for women in Australia requires more action
Health, meaningful employment, a decent income, and an adequate level of wealth are factors to enable individuals to participate and contribute to society.
UK rolls out new initiative for flexible work
In a new government initiative to make flexible working the default, employees in the UK will have more control over when, where, and how they work.
2 Cents: People-first approach a priority for HR in 2023
With people key for organisational success, attracting and retaining the best talent is on the agenda of every HR and business leader heading into 2023.
Why CHROS are focusing on human capital management in 2023
Attracting, managing, and retaining talent was a key discussion point at HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Singapore 2022, which took place on December 1.
Workplace harassment continues to impact employees in Australia
Employers must do more to eradicate workplace harassment in their organisations, said the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Low-income workers hardest hit by drop in global wages
Driven by raising inflation, the decline in wages marks the first instance of negative growth this century, said the ILO.
Keep your best talent by building an inclusive culture
Underperformance on DEI could have an adverse impact on organisations when it comes to recruitment and retention.
Is the UK ready to embrace the four-day workweek?
After a successful trial, 100 companies in the UK have decided to adopt the four-day workweek on a permanent basis.
Engage, retain, and attract employees – by design
Dr C J Meadows explains why adopting a Design Thinking approach can help organisations create a great employee experience.
How the pandemic has accelerated the shift from HR to HD
HR is pivoting to Human Development (HD) with stakeholder management becoming more paramount than just delivering profits.
Most Australians want a four-day workweek
Employees in the country are convinced about the benefits of a shortened workweek and employers are ready to oblige.
Reigniting the global Asian leader agenda in 2023
Sunil Puri of the Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL), details the actions organisations must take to drive global Asian leader development initiatives.
Snapchat wants employees back in office
By the end of February 2023, Snapchat employees will be required to physically return to the office for at least four days a week.
Eliminating discrimination against female employees in the Philippines
A new bill strengthens the anti-discrimination provisions under the Labour Code of the Philippines to safeguard female employees.
Redesigning employee experience for the future of work
Mallory Loone, Co-Founder of Work Inspires, provides tips on how organisations can redesign the right employee experiences for their employees.
What CHROs can do to shape the world of work in 2023
Taking place on December 1, the CHRO Series Singapore will discuss topics such as building a talent management strategy that embraces innovation.
More companies in Australia adopting flexible work arrangements
Offering flexibility at work is helping drive gender equality in Australia’s workplaces, says the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
Be creative – How to break free from traditional learning
Docebo’s Gavin Russell explains why organisations must break free of traditional learning experiences to deliver the workforce of the future.
Australia urged to consider relevancy of long-service leave
In line with the current challenge of attracting and retaining the best talent, employers should consider strategies that address employees’ current needs.
Remote employees in Japan less likely to be depressed
In the government’s 2022 whitepaper, it was concluded that remote employees had more sleep hours, which reduces depression and anxiety.
Why coaching is the most effective L&D tool for organisations today
Nick Goldberg, CEO of EZRA, suggests that the future of L&D is coaching, which is a more effective tool that training, mentoring, or consulting.
Employees in Australia failing to achieve work-life balance
Employees in Australia are clocking six weeks of unpaid overtime hours each year and are finding it hard to disconnect from work.
Majority of employers in Malaysia raised salaries in 2022
Employees can also expect their salaries to be further raised in 2023, predicted the Malaysian Employers Federation.
How female employees can gain the recognition they deserve
The World Economic Forum provides some tips for women to pitch ideas to management and claim credit for what they do in the workplace.
Workforce optimisation: HR’s next big priority
Workforce optimisation is a critical lever in driving business continuity and profitability through any type of change, highlights Workday’s Pannie Sia.
Employee benefits strategy key to talent retention
Companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region recognise that they need to improve their employee benefits strategy to hire and retain top talent.
Emotional adaptability can help boost creativity at work
By developing creative employees, organisations can help boost business productivity in more conventional roles like accounting and data analytics.