Indian conglomerate makes remote working permanent
From September 1, all sales employees under the group’s companies will work from home permanently.
What is the cost of working from home?
With workers staying at home because of the pandemic, the financial hit to Sydney’s central business district comes at a cost of AUD$10 billion.
Samsung Electronics tests feasibility of remote working
Beginning this September, some Samsung workers based in South Korea will begin to work from home, as part of a pilot programme.
4 new imperatives for an inclusive workforce
HR should focus on these areas to drive consistent and measurable improvement in D&I, says HR Tech Influencer Anne Fulton.
Thinking about reopening? 7 considerations for HR
Here are 7 things that employers need to think about before returning to workplaces in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic.
Averbook: 5 radical resets for our new world of work
HR thought leader Jason Averbook shares how the radical disruption of 2020 has forced five resets in the world of work.
Q&A with HR Tech influencer: Dave Ulrich
The speaker, author and professor shares his outlook on the pandemic’s impact on HR Tech. Ulrich will also be a keynote speaker at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
Keeping companies and their employees agile and responsive in Singapore
WSG has continued to help mid-career employees in Singapore transition to new careers.
South Korean firms continue work-from-home policies
As South Korea grapples with a second COVID-19 wave, many companies are having to make remote working a priority.
Bersin: 3 reasons we should not get rid of employee surveys
Feedback from employees is now more important than ever as organisations explore what works or not for their business.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Wellbeing key to organisational resilience
Employee wellbeing has never been more important as employers look to support their people both physically and mentally.
Sumser: How health, safety and ethics will become the heart of HR
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a change in HR’s role, including the increasing importance placed on health and safety.
A comprehensive guide to upgrading to SAP SuccessFactors
A white paper from Rizing provides organisations with the right strategies to upgrade their HR processes to SAP SuccessFactors in the cloud.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards: Last day to nominate!
The clock is ticking to send in your nominations for the coveted HRM Asia Readers Choice Awards. So hurry before the nominations close!
Do you really know what your employees need right now?
Here are three fresh tips HR leaders can use to better recognise workers’ needs and support them during COVID-19.
Why embracing long-term remote work is ‘the right thing to do’
Apple, Facebook and others have joined Google in extending fork-from-home policies, and that’s good for employee well being.
Siemens’ new work culture is on the move
Siemens’ Michael Haberzettl shares with HRM Asia details of the company’s new mobile working model, and how it is reshaping how the company works.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Employee communications at the heart of thriving work cultures
A transforming world of work means that employee communication and engagement are more important than ever for organisations.
Averbook: 4 things HR needs to get ‘right’ in the COVID era
Jason Averbook shares some ideas of what “right” might look like in your organisation, today and going forward.
Singapore reviewing work-from-home policy
Companies operating in Singapore have called on more flexibility to be exercised where work arrangements are concerned.
Digital transformation lies at the heart of Fujitsu’s WFH strategy
Fujitsu’s Manabu Morikawa tells HRM Asia why the time is right for the company to embrace WFH as the company introduces its “Work Life Shift” policy.
Uber extends work-from-home option for employees
Uber employees can choose to continue working from home through June 2021, even if offices open before then.
5 ways HR can prioritise L&D in times of change
In the face of disruptive change, these strategies can help employers optimise the value of their learning investments.
How to avoid remote bias in a post-COVID world
Here are four steps to address common biases that impact remote workers in organisations of all sizes.
Effective transformation requires talent, technology and time
Digital transformation needs to be a carefully thought-out process with an organisation’s people at the core, says Workday.
Siemens to 140,000 employees: Where do you want to work?
For 2-3 days a week, Siemens employees are able to choose where they want to work, and it need not be home.
Japan wants workers to stay at home whenever possible
Japan’s economy minister also called on business leaders to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
Forget about purpose-driven organisations – it’s all about the money!
Laurence Smith argues that financial well-being for employees should be the key focus for organsiations.
WFH for Indian IT companies to continue through 2020
85% of the IT workforce in India have been working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 shifts to build workforce resilience
Deloitte’s Erica Volini explains why HR should take the lead in reinventing the workforce and ensuring organisational stability.