Australia moves to stamp out workplace harassment
Employers are mandated to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace under laws to be introduced into parliament.
Non-essential meetings place financial burden on organisations
Getting employees to attend unnecessary meetings can cost big companies up to US$101 million per year, and can negatively impact employee engagement.
Could hybrid working hold back women’s careers?
Female employees who choose flexible hours or work from home may risk missing out on opportunities through in-person interaction
Employees in India can expect wages to rise in 2023
After an annual rise of 10.6% in 2022, which is the highest in the world, salaries in India are expected to increase by 10.4% in 2023.
Remote work does not impede career progression
Instead of mandating a return to office, Dell is letting employees choose where they want to work and giving fair opportunities to all.
Productivity can be key tool to boost wages in Australia
Instead of multi-employer bargaining, the Australian government has been urged to increase productivity to raise wages.
Fujitsu Japan enhances work experience with pet office
The office space, opened on trial till the end of the year, has workstations for three employees and space for up to six dogs at any one time.
How to create HR sustainability at workplaces
As organisations face challenges in retaining talent, the Good Work Framework by the World Economic Forum provides strategies to overcome these issues.
Creating more engaged and productive employees
ServiceNow’s Now Platform Tokyo solution now comes with more features to help organisations navigate complex business challenges.
Number of informal workers expected to decline in India
Citing the many challenges of managing informal workers, many companies in India are looking to formalise their workforce.
Hybrid meetings leave employees in Singapore feeling disconnected
59% of employees said hybrid meetings would be more effective if all participants could contribute and speak equally.
Mitigating “distance bias” as employees return to work
A stay interview is one example of how managers can know their team members better and lay the groundwork for better retention.
More Japanese continue to work after the age of 65
Japan has the largest proportion of residents aged 65 and up in its population, with 25.1% continuing to work.
Navigating a new world of work in Indonesia
Organised by HRM Asia, CHRO Series Indonesia will explore the latest hybrid work models that can empower leaders to build successful HR teams.
Australia considers implementation of four-day workweek
A labour union is calling on the government to axe the standard five-day workweek to boost productivity and employee wellbeing.
Two-thirds of workers in New Zealand want more work-life flexibility
Workplace practices and working preferences have shifted, and employees are now looking for jobs that better fit their lives.
Indonesia prioritises more inclusive workplaces
Ensuring workers’ rights is key to building inclusive and safe work environments in a recovering world of work, says Vice President Ma’ruf Amin.
Employers in Malaysia urged to support employee training
Employers should shoulder the responsibility of ensuring that their workers are given ample training to improve their skills, says trade union.
Is Singapore ready for a 4-day workweek?
Employers and employees should adopt a “flexible mindset” on a four-day workweek, said Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State in the Manpower Ministry.
New benchmarking tool aims to uplift Australia’s workplace standards
The benchmarking tool is designed to help organisations focus on employee wellbeing and improve organisational leadership.
70:30 hybrid work model proposed in the Philippines
A 70:30 hybrid work ratio (70% onsite and 30% work-from-home) has been recommended to the government to sustain economic recovery.
South Korea considers banning work texts outside working hours
A proposed bill prohibits employers from making repeated or constant work-related instructions after statutory working hours.
Workday supports Air Liquide’s HR transformation in Asia Pacific
Air Liquide is also creating better employee experiences and making itself an employer of choice with Workday HCM.
Four-day workweek trial reviewed in the UK
While offering benefits such as better performance and higher team morale, the jury is still out on the feasibility of a four-day workweek.
The Philippines faces loss of IT talent if WFH scrapped
Employees of IT and business process management (IT-BPM) firms may resign if the government pushes for a return to 100% on-site work.
Malaysia wants more workers to undergo health checkups
The Ministry of Health (MOH) wants it to be compulsory for employers to provide a day’s leave to all employees to undergo health screenings.
Building a future-ready workforce in a digital era
Natalia Navin, CHRO for Maxis, discusses the strategies the telco has implemented to empower employees to attain greater success in their work.
Companies in India urged to prioritise employee health and wellbeing
Although 80% of the workforce has reported mental health issues over the past year, only around 30% of the affected have taken steps to manage symptoms.
Thailand considers abolishment of daily employment
An amendment to the Labour Protection Act has been proposed to abolish temporary and daily employment and upgrading the status of workers.
Mental wellbeing a concern for young employees in Singapore
Youths in Singapore are also concerned about their employability and having the right skills to succeed in the workplace.