Despite efforts to address record-low birth rates, some firms in China are avoiding hiring women of childbearing age due to pregnancy concerns.
Nearly 40,000 cases of workplace bullying have been reported to the Ministry of Employment and Labour in the last five years.
To create a more inclusive workplace for all, organisations need to adopt more respectful and empathic approaches.
A new analysis of Australia’s Closing Loopholes Act asserts that bolstering union delegate rights enhances workplace collaboration and productivity.
New legislations mandate flexible work options for parents, including remote work and adjusted hours to enhance support for child-rearing.
A new government paper is urging small-to-medium organisations in Japan to push for wage increases to curb labour shortage.
To address key workforce and HR issues, the Malaysian government has launched the National Human Resource Policy Framework.
HR leaders need to identify four of the biggest megatrends affecting HR's future so that they can upskill and keep up with the trends.
The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 mandates employers to appoint health safety coordinators to boost workplace safety.
New Zealand’s policies encouraging older employees to keep working has led to a rise in the average retirement age.
To thrive in 2024 and beyond, organisations must prioritise the importance of human-centric policies and initiatives.
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2024 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Asia 2024.
New regulations ensure that flexible work requests are taken into consideration to maximise the potential and retention of its workforce.
The second day of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 continues, with more experts discussing pressing HR issues within APAC and beyond.
Venture to the Power Talk Stage and learn great topics and subjects from organisations in 20 minutes for two days at the festival.
Employees are entitled to prioritise personal safety in extreme heat, justifying abstention from work, but without regular pay entitlement.
Verbal abuse accounted for 32.8% of workplace harassment incidents in South Korea, while HR-related improprieties accounted for 13.8%.
A woman in her 50s from Yokohama has been granted compensation for developing a mental disorder due to remote work overtime.
The CHRO Symposium at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 will be the place to be for CHROs looking to explore trends in HR.
A legislation has been proposed to facilitate employment for seniors, with DOLE tasked to match them with suitable jobs.
Is it myopic for managers to continue to use the willingness to work extra hours as a benchmark to assess the performances of employees?
The minimum wage review needs to include stakeholders, employees and employers before being implemented, says FMM President.
While legislation can serve as a foundation for employees to disconnect from work, true change requires a cultural shift.
Malaysia has established a Gig Workers Commission to protect and safeguard the welfare of gig employees in the country.
Budget 2024 is focusing on skills training and income support, and empowering employees to meet the economic challenges and opportunities ahead.
A proposed new law will empower employees to create a clear boundary between work and their lives by having the freedom to enjoy their personal time.
The guidelines aim to complement existing frameworks while emphasising fair treatment for retrenched employees.
Embark on HRM Asia's first CHRO event of the year in the Philippines to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the future.
The minimum weekly work hours has been reduced from 72 to 68 and is set to benefit more than 10,000 employees across the city.
A business group has disputed the passing of the Right to Disconnect amendment, saying its implications has not been carefully considered.