2 Cents: Happy employees, happy company
Organisations that fail to listen to and address the concerns and challenges faced by employees are at risk of losing their best talent.
People Experience at the heart of the Sony employee journey
One of the best ways to retain talent is to align DE&I with employee experience, says Sony Music Entertainment’s Wendy Weehuizen.
Employees in Japan opt for work-life balance over promotions
Rising responsibilities and worries about increased workloads are deterring employees in Japan, particularly women, from seeking management roles.
Creating a winning EX formula to retain your best talent
Gavin Morse, Senior People Scientist, Culture Amp, shares how organisations can elevate employee experience to retain their best talent.
It’s time to go home, Indian company tells employees
To encourage employees to spend more time with their families, an Indian company is shutting down workstations after employees’ shifts have ended.
Employees in the UK call for shorter workweek
Employees who participated in a four-day work week trial want the arrangement to stay and their employers are ready to oblige.
New Zealand small businesses urged to prioritise employees wellbeing
Employees in New Zealand are rallying for increased health and safety protection in small businesses through a new bill.
How to find serenity in times of uncertainty
Creating security is the first principle of creating an environment where people really want to engage and thrive, writes Martin Laschkolnig.
Longer shifts, more leisure: Firms in South Korea adopt new work system
The new system involves two 12-hours shifts followed by multiple days offs, without adding to employees’ overall working hours.
Foster a sustainable future: Reflecting ESG values in the workplace
Ng Ying Yuan, COO for Group Human Resources, DBS, shares the bank’s commitment to sustainability and how this has won buy-in from employees.
Building workplace resilience by embracing employee wellbeing
Speaking with HRM Asia, TTSH’s Lek Jie Ying highlights how the hospital is helping employees overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Singapore enhances workforce inclusion and training support
Increasing paternity leave and establishing a new entity to support employee training are among the measures announced in Singapore’s Budget 2023.
Family-work balance: Supporting the sandwich generation in the workplace
An employers’ organisation has called on employers to create a supportive environment for employees caring for both children and elderly parents.
Hay fever benefits improve employee wellbeing in Japan
Encouraging employees to tackle allergies and hay fever leads to increased workplace satisfaction and efficiency, more companies are finding out.
Get fit and ahead: Exercise enhances work focus
Allowing employees short periods of time to exercise can increase focus and allow them to perform better at work, a new study has found.
Rimini Street brings the weekend closer with new work model
Employees of Rimini Street will continue to work four days a week throughout 2023, as they have been doing since July 2022.
Moderate office noise in the office increases employee wellbeing
While excessive noise in the workplace can be a distraction, a lack of background sounds can be detrimental to employee health.
Increase in off-hours work among employees in Taiwan
A survey by the Ministry of Labour found that more employees are having to spend more of their leisure time to address work-related issues.
Australia offers paid leave scheme to combat family and domestic violence
Employees affected by domestic violence and family violence will be able to take time off without losing their jobs.
Samsung offers employees low-carbon meals
The diet policy aims to minimise greenhouse gas emissions while using eco-friendly materials in the organisation’s cafeterias.
Employees taking greater responsibility for their wellbeing
A hybrid approach that supports a productive and healthy workforce can enhance the long-term success of organisations.
Bill lowering retirement age to 56 passed in the Philippines
Government employees in the Philippines who have worked for 15 years and reached 56 will be entitled to a lifelong old-age pension under this bill.
Millennials in Hong Kong desire healthy lifestyles
Health and wellness are important to millennials, and they are willing to spend on what is of importance to them.
Creating a successful approach to flexible work
In this special report, HRM Asia spoke to organisations on the key strategies that will make flexible work successful in 2023.
Why the 9-to-5 work schedule may no longer be effective
Organisations should rethink how they manage traditional workhours to get the best out of employees who work from the office.
Employees in SEA reluctant to speak up about mental health concerns
Organisations can do more to create a psychologically safe work environment that improves employee engagement, performance, and retention.
Do you know what your employees want in their careers?
To help employees find a fulfilling career, organisations can start by understanding what different employees are prioritising at work.
Stop what you are doing and get up from your work desk
Taking regular breaks from prolonged sitting during work can help employees gain better physical and mental health.
More employees in Singapore expected to seek better pay in 2023
More employees are expected to request pay raises from their employers, while others will look for higher-paying positions.
Japan plans new family initiatives to support non-regular workers
Non-regular workers, self-employed individuals, and freelancers with children may soon be eligible for a child-rearing allowance.