The great divide: Work Tech vs Employee Expectations
Is your current work technology keeping up and engaging your employees in this new world of work?
Turning crisis into opportunity: Start with Purpose
In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Microsoft re-imagines virtual collaboration
New features in Microsoft Teams aim to make virtual interactions more organic and engaging for users.
Managing the new ‘blended’ workforce
During the pandemic, HR leaders are doing double duty looking after remote and on-site employees. Here’s how to make it all work.
Citi’s people form the cornerstone of its L&D approach
Citi’s Aditi Mahadevan tells HRM Asia how virtualisation is reshaping its L&D strategy, as the bank looks to be more diversified and inclusive.
EY offers free online MBA course to all employees
The accounting giant will be partnering with an international business school to provide its employees with an online MBA course.
Averbook: 7 must-haves in your crisis communication plan
In terms of crisis, communication is key for any organisation and HR needs to own and drive the process, writes Jason Averbook.
At CDL, it’s about building an engaged, future-ready workforce
EXCLUSIVE: For City Developments Limited (CDL), it’s not just about developing large scale buildings around the world, but the people behind its success.
Fujitsu offers 3 core principles for remote working
Under a new ‘Work Life Shift’ programme, the company’s Japanese workforce of 80,000 will work remotely whenever possible.
Who is leading your transition to remote working?
Deloitte South-East Asia’s Indranil Roy discusses the driving forces behind remote working, and how employees are being impacted.
Case Study: The immeasurable currency of culture
Does culture ultimately translate to organisations’ bottom line and their push towards digitalisation? We take a look at a case study on the banking industry.
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.
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.