Bersin: It’s time to rethink how we approach change

Josh Bersin explains why the most important shift to successfully adapt to change is in mindset, and highlights how organisations can gain change agility.
DOLE urged to probe red-tagging and harassment in the Philippines

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has urged the Philippine government to better address trade union rights violations in the country.
Transforming work culture to empower and engage employees

Ramada and Day Hotels by Wyndham Singapore is one organisation that has benefitted from IHRP’s Digital Transformation Playbook.
How organisations can win the talent war in 2022

In a new world of work, organisations need to think beyond just monetary rewards if they are to attract and retain the best talent.
New Zealand to raise minimum wage to NZ$21.20 from April

The move is designed to strike the right balance between retaining the standard of living for low-wage workers and meeting the needs of businesses.
3 ways to turn the Great Resignation into a Great Retention moment

Besides offering attractive salaries and wages, how else can organisations retain employees when there is a shortage of talent?
Lifelong learning key for success of hybrid work

Peter Kokkinos, VP For Asia Pacific Udemy Business, highlights how organisations can grow in a hybrid world of work.
Singapore companies urged to have business continuity plans in place

Businesses should have procedures for staff to work longer hours to cover the work of their colleagues as Omicron cases rise, said a tripartite advisory.
Bill for “right to disconnect” filed in the Philippines

If House Bill 10717 is enacted, it could be against the law for employers to contact their staff outside working hours.
The three biggest questions HR leaders will face in 2022

Achievers’ Matt Seadon shares the biggest questions that HR leaders will have to tackle in 2022 as they shape and redefine the post-pandemic workplace
Hybrid work will be default for Singapore’s public employees

Hybrid working would likely become a permanent feature of the public sector workforce, according to the Office of the Clerk of Parliament.
Indonesian companies should not use minimum wage as effective wage

Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah has said the widespread practice of companies using minimum wage as the effective wage needs to be addressed
Employees in Malaysia promised fair maternity leave and allowance

Following complaints of ambiguity, the Women’s Aid Organisation said it sought clarification from Malaysia’s human resource ministry.
Hong Kong allows public officials to WFH amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Many public employees are expected to work remotely as some government departments may temporarily cut back on some services.
4 steps to accelerate digital transformation in 2022

Whichever stage of the digital transformation journey your organisation is on, progress is expected to accelerate in 2022, writes Laurence Smith.
Indonesia told to adopt more flexible WFH policy

Amid a spike in Omicron transmission, the WFH policy needs to be implemented with more flexibility, says the Labour Institute Indonesia.
5-day paid pandemic leave proposed in the Philippines

Sen. Leila De Lima has called on Congress to pass a law that mandates paid leave of five days for workers who contract COVID-19.
Bill to protect workers’ rest hours proposed in the Philippines

The proposed bill will penalise employers who intrude on workers’ “rest hours” and to prevent tasks and meetings from encroaching on personal time.
Taiwan increases maternity and paternity leave

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has increased paid parental leave and implemented other family-friendly policies with immediate effect.
Employers urged to grant paid quarantine leave in the Philippines

Employers are encouraged to grant paid leave for workers who have contracted COVID-19 and need to be quarantined.
Ushering in the new era of the hybrid workforce

With 2022 likely to be the year of hybrid work, organisations need to develop and introduce effective hybrid work strategies and policies.
Mapping the business transformation roadmap for Singapore’s F&B industry

The IHRP Playbook for Food Services highlights key human capital strategies and solutions adopted by companies in Singapore.
Japan minister encourages businesses to telework

The goal of teleworking is to maintain the same level of socio-economic activities in a time when rapid spread of COVID-19 is expected.
Indonesia’s manpower minister urges for gender equality at work

Women should be given equal employment opportunities in Indonesia, said Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah.
Success of flexible working depends on both workers and firms

Employers in Singapore have also been urged to clearly communicate their expectations upfront and manage appraisals fairly based on work outcomes.
Thailand raises maternity leave for public officials

The increase of maternity leave from three to six months is in line with the government’s policy of encouraging breastfeeding among mothers.
How to attract and retain the best talent

In a new e-book, Culture Amp highlights how the ‘Great Resignation’ is providing opportunities for organisations to rethink their talent strategy
More companies implementing 4-day workweek in Japan

Panasonic Corp has joined a small, but growing, number of Japanese companies to offer staff a four-day workweek to encourage better work-life balance.
Singapore warns against legislating WFH arrangements

The country believes that the approach to workplace flexibility should be inclusive, as remote working is not practical for all types of workers.
More than 30% of Japanese dads take parental leave

The ratio of eligible male workers who took childcare leave in fiscal 2020 exceeded 30% in 42 of the country’s 100 leading companies.