Increase of parental leave could potentially boost Australian economy
Unions have called for paid parental leave to be extended to 52 weeks, paying parents their actual wage and including superannuation.
HR leadership embodies workplace culture and organisational success
UPS Asia Pacific’s Tanie Eio highlights the key qualities HR leaders need to lead their teams in a constantly changing world of work.
Accelerate business transformation with a modern HR mindset
As organisations look ahead to what will fundamentally shape work, HR leaders play a key role in ensuring business continuity and success.
Attracting talent begins with pay transparency in job postings
A Gartner survey revealed that, over the last 12 months, almost 50% of jobseekers did not apply to roles without wages disclosed.
Stay interviews used in India to reduce high attrition
To retain talent, companies are using stay interviews to have conversations with their employees to show that they are important to the organisation.
Employees in Thailand struggling to manage work stress
The main causes of burnout include long working hours, an inflexible organisational structure, and a lack of proper tools for work.
Malaysia postpones enforcement of shorter working hours
Engagement sessions with stakeholders found that employers needed more time for the amendments to come into force.
Building a high-performing HR team begins by focusing on your people
Serine Loh, Head of HR, APAC, Blue Prism, shares the secrets to building a winning HR team across an organisation.
India pushes for more flexible work and empowerment for women
Flexible workplaces, a WFH ecosystem and flexi-work hours can all boost the participation of women on the labour front, says the Prime Minister.
Creating a great workplace with a people-first approach
Steven Tan, CHRO, City Developments Limited, highlights what it takes for an organisation to be an employer of choice.
AI expected to play a larger role in recruitment for Indian firms
Artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is expected to eliminate bias and be a regular part of the hiring process in the future.
Employers in the Philippines seek review of old labour policies
Employers have called on the government to reform outdated regulations and rethink existing investment incentives towards investment-led economic growth.
Empowering employees with an engaging workplace culture
Aileen Tan, Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Singtel, explains how a people-centric approach can help build a winning workplace culture.
Managing your workforce with organisational resilience and agility
Organised by HRM Asia, the in-person HR Leadership Series: Live will take a deep dive into what will shape work in 2023 and beyond.
Workplace stress affects employees’ wellbeing in New Zealand
More workers are experiencing increased workplace pressures which are impacting their physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing.
Thai political party proposes gig workers union
The Thai Sang Thai Party has proposed setting up a labour union to improve welfare, benefits and offer training opportunities for gig workers.
Indonesian firms obligated to create wage structure
Besides serving as a guideline for businesses, the move will also bridge the gap between the lowest and highest earnings.
Prioritising human development in South-East Asia’s workplace
Dr Bob Aubrey of the ASEAN Human Development Organisation explains how human development can help organisations build a sustainable workforce.
Workers in Japan continue to choose part-time employment
Most part-time workers are satisfied with their jobs, with flexible working hours cited as the main reason for wanting a part-time job.
Companies in Indonesia urged to enhance work health and safety
The government has urged firms to implement the Work Safety and Health Management System (SMK3) to protect workers and enhance work productivity.
Apple employees reject return-to-office directive
A petition has been launched to advocate for flexible working arrangements to accommodate the varied needs of Apple employees.
Just been promoted? You’ve got 3 months to succeed. Or else!
Ritu Mehrish, Executive Coach and Global Speaker, reveals the six pillars of success for leaders in transition in the workplace.
More than 10,000 businesses in Japan breached overtime laws
Japan’s labour ministry says it confirmed cases of illegal overtime work at more than 10,000 business places across Japan in fiscal 2021.
Cloud-based HCMs: What makes for successful implementations?
Josh Bersin identifies what makes HCMS implementations successful and how these meet organisations’ expectations.
Indian employees look for job fulfilment
Around 34% of Indian employees, compared to 19% globally, say they are extremely or very likely to switch to a new employer.
Adopting a people-centric approach to performance management
Dr Joel Davies, Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp, explains how organisations can adopt a people-centric approach to performance management.
Six-day workweek unattractive to talents in India
Executive talents prefer a five-day workweek for office roles, instead of a long five-and-a-half or six-day workweek.
Singapore aims to hire more working-age persons with disabilities
The republic is targeting to have 40% of working-age persons with disabilities (PWDs) employed by 2030, up from about 30% between 2020 and 2021.
Why a modern HR mindset is key to future-proofing businesses
Accenture’s Gaston Carrion explains why leaders must begin to embrace a modern HR mindset and identifies the five pillars of modern HR.
Women’s job opportunities key focus of Australia’s job summit
Growing economic productivity, boosting wages and removing barriers to employment are among other topics that will be highlighted.