Shaping HR for 2024 and beyond: CHRO Malaysia
CHRO Malaysia will provide HR leaders with an opportunity to learn and develop effective people and organisational strategies for 2024.
Malaysia to improve social security scheme for self-employed
Enhancing the scheme’s coverage for any unforeseen circumstances is an area of focus, said the Deputy HR Minister.
Salaries in Singapore to rise in 2024 despite inflation woes
While salaries in 2023 saw a dip in the latter end of the year, employees in Singapore are expected to see an increase in their salaries in the new year.
HRM Asia congratulates Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 winners
Some of Asia’s best HR and HR tech solution providers were recognised at this year’s HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.
Employees in Australia receive nearly AU $500 million of lost wages
The large amount of money recovered is testament to efforts to create a culture of accountability and compliance, says the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Thailand’s contract employees demand equal working benefits
Labour groups in Thailand are supporting contract employees who want an end to short-term contract employment due to unequal treatment.
Employees in Myanmar see wages raise this October
To help employees cope with raising costs of living, Myanmar has raised the minimum wage for the first time since 2018.
Employers in the Philippines wary of wage hike’s cost impact
Employer groups argue that attracting investments and creating jobs instead of raising wages is a better strategy.
Navigating social risks in the multicultural business landscape
Singapore’s upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation is heralding a key workplace shift, prompting a focus on equitable workplaces.
A people-first focus for a connected workplace: HR Tech Fest Connect 2023
Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference examined post-pandemic workforce challenges and offered key insights for HR leaders to grow their organisation.
Empowering HR leaders to build an engaged and resilient workforce
You can still register for the highly anticipated HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, which is taking place on Wednesday, September 2023!
Pay overtime without fail or else, Taiwan employers warned
Employees working overtime must be compensated by getting overtime pay and not by other methods, says Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour.
The ethical conundrum of monitoring remote employees
Organisations who may be or considering monitoring remote employees are inciting debate about the ethics and legality of doing so.
Singapore disputes interpretation of minimum income standards
Three government ministries have questioned the findings of a new minimum wage study, saying that its research parameters are flawed
New policies to address workforce imbalance in South Korea
Foreign employee expansion and flexible regulations have reduced job vacancies in South Korea, with younger generations most impacted.
Singapore defines flexible work to benefit employees and employers
A new tripartite workgroup has begun deliberations to develop guidelines that will drive flexible work in Singapore workplaces.
Employers in Australia to be penalised for underpaying wages
Legislation to criminalise “wage theft” while promoting labour rights in Australia has not been met by universal approval.
Australia’s gig economy set for major reform
The country’s gig economy faces a seismic shift as new legislation could reshape conditions and rights for “employee-like workers”.
Minimum wage in Malaysia dictated by progressive wage system
Private employers are encouraged to focus on fair compensation for skilled employees to raise the productivity of the country’s workforce.
Driving change from human resources to human development
Organisations should develop the talent of employees and stakeholders as a part of changing to a people-centric organisation.
Inflation drives down real earnings in Taiwan despite increase in wages
Wages rose from January to June earlier this year, but also saw a drop in earnings for the first time in seven years.
Employee in Australia fired over WFH inactivity
Her unfair dismissal application was rejected by Australia’s workplace tribunal, which supported a misconduct charge by her employer.
Malaysia considers progressive wage policy to raise salaries
The main goal of the proposed policy is to raise stagnated salary growth to help more people cope with the cost of living.
Creating a fairer workplace in Singapore
Prior to the passage of the Workplace Fairness Legislation in 2024, Singapore has outlined key areas that will be protected in the workplace.
More employees faced mental health discrimination in Singapore
Even though employers have done more to combat workplace discrimination, mental health discrimination in the workplace rose in 2022.
Australia rolls out family violence leave for all employees
Small organisations’ employees now have the access to the same rights as employees working for large or medium organisations.
WFH most prevalent flexible work arrangement in Singapore
Employees working for larger firms are more likely to be provided with the opportunity to work remotely, compared to those who work in smaller ones.
More employees in Singapore file for salary claims in 2022
86% of salary claims were resolved via the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management’s mediation, with 93% fully recovered for employees.
Nationwide wage hike remains on track in the Philippines
The Philippines’ Senate continues to consider nationwide wage hikes in response to public demand for fair compensation.
New sexual harassment laws to be implemented in Taiwan
Taiwan’s federal government is looking to amend sexual harassment laws that will place heavier punishments on offenders in positions of power.