Four-day work week “damaging” for jobs
While the idea of a four-day work week is catching up among businesses, Australian Industry Group Chief Innes Willoxa believes it can be damaging for jobs.
Shell: A firm believer in pushing Asian talent
As a human resources expert for more than 30 years, Leslie Hayward has always been a big supporter of representing local talent at oil & gas giant Shell.
Putting ‘human’ back into Human Resources
As jobs are getting increasingly digitalised and automated, employers must also change the way they see employee engagement and experience.
More Japan government officials moonlighting
Japanese officials have long been strictly forbidden from taking on second jobs. But not anymore, as the government looks to relieve labour shortages.
Two Cents: Mind the Gender Pay Gap
Women are still earning less than men in today’s workforce. But why is that so in the diverse and inclusive society we claim we are?
Culture from every angle
O.C. Tanner’s second annual Global Culture Report offers a holistic view of the modern workplace as it sits within the global economy and society at large.
HRM Five: How to manage (and prevent) office politics
Like it or not, office politics are part and parcel of work. But what can we do to better manage or better still, avoid it?
Japanese feel ‘intense stress’ from working with foreigners
Japanese managers are experiencing “intense stress” in working with foreign employees and are willing to quit their job because of that.
Top employee benefits to look out for in 2020
With the rising Millennial and Gen Z workforce, employers are coming up with game changing employee benefits to cater to their lifestyles.
What trends will dominate HR tech in 2020?
HR Tech columnist Steve Boese looks into the crystal ball to see what are the latest trends that will dominate HR technology in 2020.
The gift that gives back this Christmas
Microsoft and PayPal are two companies that have decided to give their employees something very precious this festive season – time.
Looking back at 2019: HRM Asia’s biggest features
From exclusive case studies to the biggest HR interviews, here are five of the favourite pieces that caught readers’ eyes throughout the year of 2019.
Five of the Best: Leadership Development Providers
HRM Asia presents five of the best Leadership Development providers, offering best-in-class programmes to organisations in Southeast Asia.
Dressing down proving a smart move at Sumitomo Mitsui
Bankers at Japan’s second largest bank are now allowed to wear jeans, shorts and sneakers to compete with cool fintechs.
Readers Choice 2019: Best HR Tech – Expense Management System
Times Software was the winner of the Gold Trophy for Best HR Tech – Expense Management System at the 2019 Readers Choice Awards
Two Cents: Do you have to be a bully to run a tech firm?
Accusations of bullying from Razer’s founder and CEO drag tech startups into the spotlight yet again for the way they treats employees.
DHL regional football tournament: “It’s like hosting our own World Cup”
More than 1,000 employees were flown into Singapore representing 23 countries for DHL’s football tournament.
Introducing R “Ray” Wang: The ultimate Silicon Valley insider
Silicon Valley business analyst , best-selling author, and technology commentator R “Ray” Wang is set to join the lineup for HR Tech Festival Asia 2020.
HRM Five: Tips on successful employee retention
Employee retention is set to be the main challenge for employers in the new year. Here are some tips on how you can retain your best talents.
FACEBOOK: Connecting people with five core values
At the social media platform, employees share in a strong belief that the work that they do connects and improves the lives of others.
Sleep at work: the question keeping staff up at night
Sleeping at work tends to be frowned upon. But studies have shown there are many benefits in allowing employees to take short naps at work.
HR Fest Awards: Nominations now open
The HR Fest Awards are back again for 2020, with nominations across open between now and January 17.
HRM Asia’s top stories of November, 2019
An education-focused business leader, a former leader of Harvard Innovation Labs, and the Readers Choice Awards feature in last month’s top five.
Readers Choice 2019: Time and Attendance Management System
BIPO Service has been named the Gold Award winner of the Best HR Tech – Time and Attendance Management System Readers Choice Award in 2019.
Has Google lost its ‘’cool place to work’’ status?
Once seen as a shining example of the modern workplace, more clampdowns and controversy continue to blight the search engine’s workplace.
Navigating the workforce evolution. Together.
HR Tech Festival Asia is set to be the biggest ever conference for the professional HR and tech communities in Asia.
Maybe Elon Musk should follow his own advice
After his latest stunt backfires with his ‘’bulletproof’’ windows, maybe the billionaire entrepreneur should communicate more with employees.
Tech firms love Mexican food
Deliveroo lifts the lid on the favourite choices of international cuisines among Singapore’s multi-cultural employees.
Employees turning to technology to get back at bosses
Disgruntled staff are seeking revenge in creative ways by targeting technology and data to sabotage the workplace.
Two Cents: After IQ and EQ comes DQ
Good leaders need to show their compassionate side not just to their employees but to the community as a whole.