Addressing the health concerns of female employees in Australia
A number of unions are gearing up to campaign for both menstrual and menopause leave for female employees.
Why organisational success begins with employee development
People and culture initiatives need to be developed in a way that scales across the entire organisation, says Tony Tran, Lead People Scientist, Culture Amp.
Men in Japan urged to lead change for workplace gender equality
A project has been launched in Japan to encourage men to take the lead in eliminating gender disparities in workplaces.
Prioritising workplace wellbeing support to create a healthy workforce
Hybrid work, the rising cost of living, and uncertainty about the future are all stress factors for employees in Singapore.
Companies in India continue to define flexible work strategies
While some companies want a full return to the office, others are offering hybrid options as part of a flexible workplace culture.
Why HR leadership is the key to organisational change
A change-ready culture driven by the behaviours and performance of leaders is pivotal to manage disruption and prepare employees for change.
More employees in Japan engage in moonlighting
One in three employees in Japan currently have a side job or have had one in the past, as employers are encouraged to support this practice.
Indonesia sets 10% ceiling on wage hike for 2023
Adjustments to the minimum wage are determined by combining inflation, economic growth, and the productivity at work factor of respective provinces.
Australia clamps down on workplace harassment and violence
A newly tabled convention includes legislation that mandates employers to maintain workplace policies against harassment and violence.
Singapore leads work flexibility agenda in APAC
In contrast, over 20% of leaders in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia expect employees to be working in the office all the time.
Irresistible: The management principles for today’s companies
Josh Bersin describes the seven key principals that can help organisations create successful business strategies.
South Korea priorities job creation for older jobseekers
Efforts are ongoing to create employment opportunities for South Korea’s elderly population, which is expected to reach 10 million by 2025.
Gig worker protection to be strengthened in Malaysia
New legislation will see workers in the food delivery service provided with a social security scheme and operators placed under government regulation.
Improve employee productivity and increase skills, firms in Singapore told
As employers consider wage hikes, they should also develop employees’ skills and redeploy them, said Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Manpower.
Navigating the new paradigm of people and work
Taking place from 10-11 May 2023, HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 will discuss the most pertinent workplace issues facing organisations in Asia.
Green transition gains momentum with enterprises and employees
Green workplaces are becoming an important aspect of work life for both employers and their employees, as they continue to support enterprise greening.
Most Australians support multi-employer bargaining proposal
Multi-employer bargaining, as outlined in a new bill, allows employees from different workplaces to collectively negotiate pay rises.
South Koreans spend more time at work despite reduced work hours
While work hours have declined over the past decade, employees in the country are still among those in the world who record the most hours at work.
Digital transformation to impact Vietnam’s employment structure
Adapting business models to a digitally transformed society is imperative for organisations, especially in the employment and labour sectors.
Job security outweighs salary for employees in Singapore
Employees in Singapore prioritise stability and job security over salary, while good leadership is key to retain talent and maintaining employee wellbeing.
Employees seek more flexibility in work and careers
While compensation is still important for employees, work flexibility and career development opportunities are increasingly being prioritised.
Leadership key to enabling workers’ wellbeing through flexible work
Once enacted, flexible work policies and practices require appropriate planning and investment to enable their benefits to be realised.
Malaysia to set up national mental health care centre
One of the key objectives of the centre is to help manage and address the mental health issues employees in the country are facing.
Minimum wage could be raised again in the Philippines
Wage adjustments are typically made once a year, but wage boards are considering another hike after its recent wage adjustment amid soaring prices.
Employees in India favour hybrid work model
Employees believe that a hybrid work model helps improves their productivity and gives them much-needed work-life balance.
10-day service incentive leave to be implemented in the Philippines
This will not apply to employees who are already enjoying such benefits and those who are employed in organisations with fewer than 10 employees.
Experienced employees key part of workforce strategy in Hong Kong
About 44% of employers see an increased need to retain older employees in the workforce and expect this to be a key trend over the next five years.
A new workplace approach key for HR leaders to succeed in 2023
As HR leaders begin to define their strategies for 2023, those
in the Asia-Pacific region see manager effectiveness as a top priority for 2023.
Older employees more likely to neglect work-life balance
Compared to their younger counterparts, employees aged 50 and above are more likely to put in extra effort at work beyond regular hours.
Companies in Japan offer extra pay to help workers deal with inflation
Some companies are providing “inflation allowances” to help employees cope with rising consumer prices as labour officials call for more permanent support.