MEF disputes global index score on work-life balance
More organisations in Malaysia have actually started offering more policies that offer employees better work-life balance.
This management theory could reshape the return-to-office debate
i4cp’s Kevin Oakes explores the return-to-office controversy through the lens of the classic management theory Management by Objective.
The retention equation: What makes employees stay?
Work-life balance and flexible arrangements are some of the top retention drivers today—share what matters most to you in HRM Asia’s poll.
Financial stress affecting job performance, AKPK report reveals
Financial stress affects 26% of employees in Malaysia, with 65% reporting reduced job performance and an impact on employee loyalty.
Art, science and effective hybrid workplaces
Organisations should not underestimate the importance of office design in keeping employees engaged and productive, says JLL’s Susheel Koul.
Shift the needle of improving mental health through leadership behaviour
To address the root causes of work exhaustion, organisations can start with the issues identified by employees, writes Jasmine Liew.
Transcending employee wellbeing to create a better work-life balance
Malaysia is struggling with work-life balance and organisations need to rethink their approaches to reset the balance.
Time to adapt: Singapore businesses gear up for flexible work guidelines
Deel’s Nadia Alaee, highlights what organisations need to understand to create successful flexible work strategies.
Improving mental health at work starts with increasing awareness
Besides providing access to mental health support, employers must also demonstrate a greater commitment to employee wellbeing.
The Paradox of AI: How it creates a winning candidate experience
AI is transforming recruitment by enhancing the candidate experience, making it more efficient and engaging, and ultimately more human.
CHRO Malaysia 2024 to address key HR strategies amid new HR roadmap
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series will take place on 10 July 2024 for its Malaysia edition, guiding CHROs in aligning people with business strategy.
For better employee retention, why hybrid work may offer the most value
A study found that turnover at one organisation was 33% lower among hybrid employees than those who worked in the office.
New legislation empowers union delegates in Australia
A new analysis of Australia’s Closing Loopholes Act asserts that bolstering union delegate rights enhances workplace collaboration and productivity.
The four-day workweek: Why it is more than just a number
An ongoing pulse survey by HRM Asia measures the readiness of organisations in Asia to adopt a four-day workweek.
Encouraging lifelong learning in the workplace
Embracing lifelong learning will, in the long run, be beneficial to employees of all ages, and organisations can do more to support this goal.
Revolutionising workforce training for a dynamic hospitality landscape
With the launch of Ascott Global Academy for Excellence (AGAX), Ascott aims to empower its workforce for the future.
Gen Z and millennials in Asia-Pacific want purpose, sustainability in jobs
Deloitte’s Sonia Breeze urges organisations to adapt to Asia’s young talent’s desire for purpose and sustainability in their job roles.
If you are watching your employees, it may be time to look away
Organisations who persistently monitor employees’ work may be losing an opportunity to build workplace inclusiveness and belonging.
Siemens’ journey to empowerment and hybrid work
Siemens’ Evelyn Stier highlights the need for personal connections, understanding preferences, and fostering trust in hybrid work.
Few report workplace bullying in S. Korea despite legal protections
Many employees, despite experiencing workplace harassment, choose not to file formal complaints against their bullies.
Employees in Singapore feel most underpaid in Asia-Pacific
Singapore tops the Asia-Pacific region in workforce dissatisfaction with nearly half feeling underpaid, reveals ADP’s People at Work 2024 report.
Unlocking diversity: An urgent imperative in multifaceted Asia
ADM’s Somnuek Ngamtrakulchol highlights the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) in Asia’s richly diverse workforce.
Tailoring solutions to organisations for effective human development
Similie shares how intentional work to go above and beyond what an organisation does can help guide their teams to maximum potential.
How large organisations can elevate their human development strategies
City Holdings’ Pwint Phyu Han shares the importance of bringing human development into South-East Asia.
NUS transforms HR with tech to empower employees
Anna Ng, HR Tech Lead at the National University of Singapore, transformed the university’s HR landscape with a modern cloud-based HR system.
Changing the narrative for working fathers in Singapore
Despite nearly half of fathers not taking paternity leave, Sodexo is committed to changing this trend with supportive policies and open communication.
How SingLand is creating a thriving work environment
In addition to cultivating a nurturing workplace, Singapore Land Group focuses on employee wellbeing, diversity, and empowerment.
SOEs lead Indonesia’s shortened workweek experiment
An ongoing trial allows employees of Indonesia’s Ministry of State-owned Enterprises to request for four-day workweeks every fortnight.
From aspirations to bottom line: Why strong leadership matters in DE&I
Strong leadership is crucial for organisations to leverage DE&I to drive innovation, productivity, and employee engagement.
Employee wellbeing takes centre stage at Vena Energy
Vena Energy was honoured for its holistic wellbeing and employee engagement programme, which prioritises nurturing employees’ lives.