HRM Five: Signs of a checked-out employee
In this latest edition of HRM Five, we explain how HR can identify if an employee is disengaged from their work and the workplace.
Amazon patents “spy goggles” that can monitor staff
The futuristic goggles will provide workers that wear them with key information – but will also collect data on them.
French worker wins right-to-disconnect battle
A regional director with a pest control firm has won one of the first test cases of France’s new “right to disconnect” laws.
Open offices may actually reduce face-to-face interaction
A new Harvard University study suggests that open offices might actually be less conducive to face-to-face interaction than thought.
HRM Five: Coaching employees to success
Employee coaching is a key strategy to support employees to grow, learn new skills, and become innovative problem-solvers.
HRM Asia’s Top Stories for July, 2018
Catch up on hrmasia.com’s top stories for July 2018. They include a post-Pink Dot report on LGBTQ workers in Singapore, and an interview with Cirque du Soleil.
Post-Pink Dot report: How do Singapore employers view LGBTQ workers?
Singapore’s Pink Dot rally recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Has the push for equality resulted in progress for LGBTQ workers?
Kiwi firm experiments with four-day working week
Perpetual Guardian’s six-week trial saw an overall improvement in workforce productivity.
HRM Five: Elements of a great workplace
How to get started on creating a workplace that people love to come to everyday.
HRM Asia’s Top Stories for June, 2018
Catch up on hrmasia.com’s top stories for June 2018. This month: Samsonite CEO’s CV fraud, employee recognition, and more.
[Two Cents] Talk is not cheap, but it sure is helpful
Don’t underestimate the power of a genuine conversation, writes Kelvin Ong in this week’s Two Cents column.
HRM Five: Grief in the workplace
How to treat bereavement among employees with care and sensitivity.
HRM Five: Essential employee survey questions
What you should be asking in employee engagement surveys.
HRM Five: Fun ways to recognise employees
There’s no better value reward than an unexpected gift for a job well done. Here are five ways HR can spoil their best performers in a cost-effective way.
HRM Asia’s Top Stories for May, 2018
Catch up on hrmasia.com’s top stories for May 2018, including the highlights from HR Summit, and a primer on HR and the blockchain.
Micron welcomes 600 new hires as part of “pre-onboarding” event
The new hires got a glimpse into the organisation’s culture and working environment ahead of their start days.
Google remains the favoured employer in Singapore
Google has again topped the lists of preferred destination’s for Singapore’s graduating class of 2018, according to Universum.
HR Summit 2018: Day Two – Five things we learned
Here are our key takeaways from Day Two of HR Summit & Expo Asia 2018.
HRM Five: Internships that work for everyone
Internships don’t have to be an obligation or burden.
HRM Asia’s Top Stories for April, 2018
Catch up on www.hrmasia.com’s top stories for April, 2018, right here. We’ve got everything from firebombs in the office, to flexible everyday dress codes.
[Two Cents] Did gossip kill the monger?
Kelvin Ong gets inside the dangerous world of workplace politics in this edition of his popular Two Cents column.
Most attractive Hong Kong employers for 2018 revealed
These organisations have been voted by jobseekers as the three with the best employer brands.
The right frequency: Teledirect Telecommerce
Business process outsourcing hub Teledirect Telecommerce is operating on a higher wavelength when it comes to HR digitisation.
HRM Five: Drama-free offboarding for all
As we discuss in this week’s HRM Five, an employee exit doesn’t have to be an awkward or otherwise negative affair.
Petronas named Malaysia’s most attractive employer
Rounding out the top three are Shell Malaysia and Nestlé.
Ninja Van CEO’s surprising take on the gig economy
Ninja Van founder and CEO Lai Chang Wen talks candidly about his employees, the sharing economy, the company’s rapid rise to prominence, and more.
Flexible dress code every day at PwC
Singapore-based employees at the Big Four firm will now have flexible dress code options everyday.
HRM Five: Better onboarding strategies
In this week’s HRM Five, we talk about how you can help your new recruits have the best start to their new jobs.
[Two Cents] Compassion is the name of the game
Layoffs are inevitable in these disruptive times, but they don’t have to be ruthless, writes Kelvin Ong in this latest Two Cents.
HRM Five: How to handle employee emotions
Crying a river is sometimes good for the soul, but the right kind of working environment can mitigate stress and other high-key emotions.