Psychological safety: What employers need to know
When employers are creating an unsafe environment for their employees, HR needs to step in to create safe spaces for productivity and efficiency.
International law gaps on menstruation and menopause
A re-evaluation of protections is proposed to address the effects of menstruation and menopause on women’s work rights.
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 Japan may be some of the unhappiest in the world
Employee wellbeing in Japan is falling far below the global average, with many employees feeling dissatisfied and stressed at work.
Employers in Australia prioritise wellbeing and “right to switch off”
Employees are seeking enhanced health and wellbeing support, leading organisations to integrate these concerns into job designs.
Employee burnout is real: Building resilience for a healthier workforce
The Resilience Institute’s Manish Arneja shares how employees can be assisted by their organisation’s leaders to beat burnout and enhance performance.
Pay hikes in 2024: What do employers have on the horizon?
With 2024 on the horizon, many organisations have to start thinking the level of pay raise needed to keep employees happy.
Embracing emotional inclusion: A paradigm shift in workplace wellness
Emotional inclusion emphasises the need for emotional wellness and authentic inclusivity, says Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu.
Redesigning jobs to reduce risks for pregnant women
A study by Monash University has found that shift work and long hours are increasing preterm birth risks for female employees.
Medibank initiates four-day workweek pilot programme
Dubbed “The Gift”, this initiative aims to revolutionise work practices, boost productivity, and prioritise employee wellbeing.
Grief: What Human Resources needs to pay attention to
Why is grief so important to address, especially in the workplace? Two experts discuss their three-pronged solution to the matter.
Creating a more inclusive workplace for unpaid caregivers in Australia
A new initiative looks to help employers better support employees who also have caregiving responsibilities alongside their paid jobs.
The biggest risk to cybersecurity? Employee burnout
With the rise of employee burnout threatening to push out more IT knowledge employees, leaders must lead by example to manage the crisis.
Japan struggles to address work-life balance issues
Japan’s insufficient sleep crisis is linked to daytime fatigue, reduced focus, and severe conditions like depression and anxiety.
More proactive strategies needed to improve employee mental health
Mental health disorders are straining individuals, employers, and society, leading to absenteeism and unemployment, a new study has found.
Some employees in Japan reluctant to take leave even after encouragement
Deeply entrenched traditional beliefs in Japan that colleagues are inconvenienced are discouraging some employees from taking annual leave.
Placing employee wellbeing as a priority for leaders in Singapore
To shatter stigma and foster inclusion in the workplace, a campaign has been launched to make mental health a strategic priority.
Why employees’ mental health should be a priority for all organisations
A medical professional provides insights on how employers can create a more supportive and inclusive work environment to address mental health needs.
Workplace bullying impacts every other employee in Australia
Toxic workplace relationships are pervasive in Australia, with more employees reporting experiencing bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
How Bloomberg is cracking the code on corporate inclusion
Bloomberg is redefining corporate culture through a commitment to employee wellbeing and diversity and inclusion.
The wellbeing equation: Building success through employee fulfilment
Pelindo’s commitment to employee wellbeing, including financial education and leadership support, helps employees thrive in a people-centric world.
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!
Employee wellbeing driving ACFA’s sweeping leave policy changes
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) aims to attract and retain the best talent by improving its employee benefits programme.
Are your employees satisfied and happy with their jobs?
A new study has found that employers need to do more to help increasingly disengaged employees create a healthy relationship with work.
Flexible work can ease pressure on working caregivers in Singapore
As more employees assume caregiving responsibilities, they must be supported through flexible work and paid leave, says labour movement.
New measures to help parents in Singapore improve work-life balance
A proposed bill will double paternity leave and extend unpaid infant care leave, providing crucial support for new parents.
Addressing employee burnout: Strategies for a healthier workforce
Resilience Institute SEA’s Manish Arneja will be at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 to offer perspectives on battling burnout and building a resilient workforce.
Employers in the Philippines urged to prioritise mental health
Offering more work flexibility and extra leave to employees when needed are some measures that can help improve employee wellbeing.
How people development continues to drive organisational success
Katerina Hanna, VP, Customer Success APJ, Ceridian, explains why creating meaningful moments of social connection remains a priority for people leaders.