COVID-19 highlights role of wearables in the workplace

Will the appeal of wearables grow as social distancing measures need to be adhered to as companies return to the workplace?
Averbook: Are you listening to the signals?

In today’s world and current climate, it’s more important than ever for HR to listen to signals from the industry and its people.
It is time to reset your employee experience strategy

In a new world of work, the employee experience is key to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining talent.
7 in 10 workers in Malaysia, Thailand uncomfortable returning to workplace

Employees said they will only be comfortable going back to their offices if a treatment or vaccine is found, according to a survey.
Redefining productivity in a pandemic

Ensuring employee productivity requires focusing on keeping things efficient, stripping out non-essentials and finding ways to streamline processes.
Driving people-centricity as workplaces reopen

Ernst & Young details how organisations should plan for their return to work with the adoption of a people-centric approach.
Put your people first in rethinking the post COVID-19 workplace

DBS Bank offers some insights into how organisations can redesign the workplace to improve employee engagement and collaboration.
Violation of workers’ rights at seven-year high

Four Asian countries make the International Trade Union Confederation’s list of top 10 worst countries for working people.
Maintaining organisational agility in the face of disruption

EXCLUSIVE: Swift and decisive action, aided by the adoption of technology and a people-first approach, can help organisations adapt to business disruptions, shares Workday.
Nearly every employer introducing emotional and mental health programs

The average budget for well-being programs has also increased to $4.9 million in 2020, up 36% over 2019.
Singapore employers find agility to meet business challenges

In the second of a 2-part article, the spotlight is on how the Professional Conversion Programme has helped a local company overcome the challenges in today’s economic climate.
How to boost employee experience during a crisis

What are some of the best practices for how organisations can manage employee experience during this time of crisis?
Making a successful mid-career switch with PCP

In the first of a 2-part article, a Singapore employee shares how the Professional Conversion Programme has helped her make a successful mid-career switch.
HR should not be fighting this battle alone

EXCLUSIVE: We spoke to Elisa Mallis, Managing Director and Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Center for Creative Leadership, on why leaders need to partner HR in this battle during the pandemic.
AIA Singapore employees get $1000 work-from-home assistance scheme

The payment will enable them to get the equipment they need to enhance their home office setup and cushion any financial impact from the pandemic.
Over half of millennials in Malaysia plan to quit jobs to start businesses

Their top reason for doing so is that being an entrepreneur would give them more opportunities, according to a Randstad survey.
Sumser: 8 ways to reflect on your HR ethics

US-based Futurist & Technology, Commentator John Sumser shares some ways on how we can reflect on our HR ethics.
How to successfully adjust to the post-pandemic workplace

EXCLUSIVE: Tableau shares some tips on how companies can successfully navigate the challenges of adjusting to a post-pandemic workplace
Importance of learning highlighted as remote work grows

Time spent learning on LinkedIn platform increased 144% in March and April, when Singapore entered into a ‘circuit breaker’ phase.
How HR and HP became strategic business partners

EXCLUSIVE: Much of HP’s digital transformation and growth is down to the strategic partnership its HR has with the management.
HRM Asia Special: How are companies returning to the workplace?

We spoke exclusively to companies in the region to find out how they are ensuring a safe return to the workplace for their employees.
Malaysian workforce calls for WFH to continue

A new KPMG survey indicates that 69% of workers in Malaysia want to continue working from home post MCO.
6 in 10 Singaporeans uncomfortable returning to workplace

Even as businesses and workplaces reopen, 59% of employees in Singapore said they are not comfortable with returning to their offices.
Bloomberg’s 3-pillar strategy: You, Team & Community

EXCLUSIVE: Melanie Coate, Bloomberg’s APAC Head of HR, explained the key components behind Bloomberg’s employee communications strategy
Shaping the new world of work

In the second part of a 2-part article, Steve Boese, president and co-founder of H3 HR Advisors, continues to pose the questions to ask of your HR function in order to seek more agile work approaches.
4 questions for business agility

In the first of a 2-part article, Steve Boese, president and co-founder of H3 HR Advisors, suggests four questions to ask of your HR function in order to seek more agile approaches to your work.
Top 3 leadership lessons learnt during COVID-19

Audrey Cheong, Managing Director, FedEx Singapore, shares the leadership lessons she has learned in logistics and the crucial role they have played during COVID-19
9 in 10 employees face some level of anxiety from COVID-19

The latest survey also showed that employees are pleased with the way their leaders have stepped up to support them during the pandemic.
Time for HR to create a new workforce experience

The latest survey from Leapgen, a global consultancy firm, examines how organisations need to create workforce experiences that works for today’s new model of work.
HR managers in India identify remote working as long-term goal

63% of HR managers in India said their organisations will continue to work virtually even when COVID-19 lockdown is lifted in the country.