Majority of employers in Malaysia raised salaries in 2022
Employees can also expect their salaries to be further raised in 2023, predicted the Malaysian Employers Federation.
Workforce optimisation: HR’s next big priority
Workforce optimisation is a critical lever in driving business continuity and profitability through any type of change, highlights Workday’s Pannie Sia.
Employee benefits strategy key to talent retention
Companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region recognise that they need to improve their employee benefits strategy to hire and retain top talent.
Emotional adaptability can help boost creativity at work
By developing creative employees, organisations can help boost business productivity in more conventional roles like accounting and data analytics.
Addressing the health concerns of female employees in Australia
A number of unions are gearing up to campaign for both menstrual and menopause leave for female employees.
Prioritising workplace wellbeing support to create a healthy workforce
Hybrid work, the rising cost of living, and uncertainty about the future are all stress factors for employees in Singapore.
Why HR leadership is the key to organisational change
A change-ready culture driven by the behaviours and performance of leaders is pivotal to manage disruption and prepare employees for change.
More employees in Japan engage in moonlighting
One in three employees in Japan currently have a side job or have had one in the past, as employers are encouraged to support this practice.
Indonesia sets 10% ceiling on wage hike for 2023
Adjustments to the minimum wage are determined by combining inflation, economic growth, and the productivity at work factor of respective provinces.
Australia clamps down on workplace harassment and violence
A newly tabled convention includes legislation that mandates employers to maintain workplace policies against harassment and violence.
Labour union calls for stronger support for Singapore’s gig workers
A dedicated advisory committee has been reviewing protections for these workers under Singapore’s pension scheme.
SMEs in India are prioritising ESG for business growth
More SMEs in India are implementing ESG practices, but they face challenges such as uncertainty over how to measure the success of ESG projects.
South Koreans spend more time at work despite reduced work hours
While work hours have declined over the past decade, employees in the country are still among those in the world who record the most hours at work.
Job security outweighs salary for employees in Singapore
Employees in Singapore prioritise stability and job security over salary, while good leadership is key to retain talent and maintaining employee wellbeing.
Leadership key to enabling workers’ wellbeing through flexible work
Once enacted, flexible work policies and practices require appropriate planning and investment to enable their benefits to be realised.
Malaysia to set up national mental health care centre
One of the key objectives of the centre is to help manage and address the mental health issues employees in the country are facing.
Business in South Korea told to address workplace gender equality
South Korea has the smallest share of parents who go on leave for their children among developed nations, even as the country’s workforce continues to shrink.
10-day service incentive leave to be implemented in the Philippines
This will not apply to employees who are already enjoying such benefits and those who are employed in organisations with fewer than 10 employees.
Experienced employees key part of workforce strategy in Hong Kong
About 44% of employers see an increased need to retain older employees in the workforce and expect this to be a key trend over the next five years.
Older employees more likely to neglect work-life balance
Compared to their younger counterparts, employees aged 50 and above are more likely to put in extra effort at work beyond regular hours.
Companies in Japan offer extra pay to help workers deal with inflation
Some companies are providing “inflation allowances” to help employees cope with rising consumer prices as labour officials call for more permanent support.
Childcare the largest barrier to female workforce participation in Australia
Employers can offer the flexibility to work part-time hours as a means to increase female workforce participation.
Wear mask at work, employees in the Philippines told
Although it is not mandatory to mask up at workplaces, employees have been encouraged to continue the practice.
More employment opportunities for workers with disabilities in Singapore
Interest in companies to hire workers with disabilities has risen by 30% since this August, driven largely by the service sectors.
Salary hike expected for employees in Thailand
A projected salary increase of 4.5% across all industries can be expected for the next two years as companies offer higher wages to attract talent.
Exploring flexible employment for retired workers in Singapore
To enable more older adults to continue to contribute to the economy, a mindset shift for employers is needed.
Mask wearing at workplaces in the Philippines optional
Employers and their workers get to decide whether to continue wearing masks at work after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr scrapped the mask mandate.
Japan’s top business lobby urges firms to raise wages
It identified young employees, workers with children, and non-permanent employees as those who are most vulnerable to inflation.
Unilever trials four-day workweek in Australian office
For the next 12 months, employees will have the flexibility to choose which day or set of hours is most suitable for them to take off.
Employers in Malaysia urged to prioritise employees’ mental health
Leave should be granted to enable employees to deal with the mental stress that they feel at the workplace, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).