How organisations can adapt to new workplace expectations
CHRO Singapore highlighted why HR and business leaders should be open to feedback and, utilise technology and data to retain and hire talent
Re-calibrating the new world of work with data
Henry Liew, BIPO’s Principal Data Scientist, explains how data-driven HR will power organisational transformation.
Paving the way for change in a hybrid workplace
Charles Ferguson, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Globalization Partners, highlights what it takes to create a successful hybrid workplace.
HR playing a key role in building sustainable enterprises
IHRP’s “The People Behind People Forum” recognises the contributions of Singapore’s HR community to wellbeing and business continuity.
Redefining employee experience for a hybrid workforce
Rob Squires, VP for Sales, Asia Pacific and Japan, Ceridian, why organisations need to prioritise EX to retain talent.
Fostering DE&I and a culture of belonging with recognition
With more organisations having to manage hybrid workforces, Achievers explains why recognition can be a key tool for HR leaders.
SMEs face biggest challenge in acquiring and retaining talent
SMEs struggle to create appropriate career development opportunities for their workers, making it hard for them to attract and retain talent.
Vaccine mandates could see West Australians leaving jobs
About 55,000 West Australians were opposed to getting the vaccine, with 39,000 of them being in jobs where COVID-19 vaccination was mandatory.
Flexible working set to be default arrangement in Australia
Working from home would remain part of the way the public service will operate in the future, said the Public Service Commissioner
CHROs ready to lead organisational change in 2022
CHRO Singapore, taking place tomorrow, rounds up a successful CHRO Online Series 2021, which addressed the challenges and issues facing CHROs.
Malaysia proposes flexible and shorter work weeks for women
Although flexible working schedules have been implemented since the pandemic outbreak last year, there are no laws governing the matter.
Malaysia’s employers and unions not expecting “Big Quit”
Group representatives from employers and workers do not foresee a mass resignation of employees in the short term unlike in Europe or the US.
China increases maternity leave to encourage births
Several regions in China have extended maternity leave by at least 30 days, in the latest effort to address record-low birth rates in the country.
Mastering the next stage of EX management
Qualtrics highlights the core competencies needed for organisations to grow and improve their EX programmes.
Redefining the role of the CHRO in a changing world of work
The CHRO Online Series continues December 2 with CHRO Singapore highlighting how CHROs can help develop human-centric leadership in 2022.
Japan mulls tax break for companies raising wages
The government is considering granting a tax break for companies which raise salaries of all employees, including new and non-regular workers.
China’s Sichuan province takes tough stance on overtime work
Sichuan province conducted a week-long inspection on overtime work and takes “zero tolerance” towards employers who breach labour laws.
Indonesia looks to bridge existing gender pay gap
The Manpower Ministry is optimistic of closing the wage gap between male and female workers, and to increase the level of female participation at work.
Guidelines for unvaccinated, on-site workers issued in the Philippines
A “no work, no pay” scheme should only serve as a last resort for employers when dealing with their unvaccinated workers.
CHROs paving the way for organisational success
The CHRO Online Series continues December 2 with CHRO Singapore examining the critical roles CHROs play in driving organisational success.
Full vaccination mandated for some workers in New Zealand
Unvaccinated staff in businesses where customers need to show My Vaccine Pass cannot work unless they are fully inoculated against COVID-19.
People-centric HR management important for the “now of work”
CHRO Malaysia highlighted some of the key challenges facing CHROs today, including placing their people at the heart of all business strategies.
South Korea’s gender pay gap highest in OECD
Out of the 38 members of the OECD, South Korea ranks highest in the pay gap between male and female employees in 2020.
Why EX should be a business priority in 2022
More organisations are recognising the significant role EX can play in attracting, retaining, and developing talent, says Qualtrics.
Japanese minister calls for firms with strong earnings to increase salaries
Chairman of the Japan Business Federation also backed the call, encouraging profit-earning firms to increase workers’ wages.
CHROs taking the lead in building the future organisation
CHRO Malaysia, taking place today, will provide key insights into how CHROs can lead their organisations successfully into the future.
Vietnam proposes aid package for employees returning to work
To attract people who have gone back to their hometowns to return to work after lockdown, the government is working on a support package.
Vaccination for on-site workers to be mandated in the Philippines
The new measures will take effect on December 1, and those who choose to be unvaccinated will have to shoulder the cost of COVID-19 tests.
Amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act “falls short”
Although maternity leave has been extended from 60 to 90 days, this is less than the International Labour Organisation’s standard of 98 days.
Indonesia prioritises workplace safety and workers’ health
Health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has called for more attention to be paid to the safety of workers in the workplace, particularly their health.