China doles out more support for female employees
A revised law, which comes into effect January 1 next year, forbids the sexual harassment of women and reduces barriers to career advancement.
Hybrid work increases productivity in New Zealand
About 83.2% of New Zealand employees say the ability to work from anywhere has made them happier and more productive.
Younger employees struggling to adjust to flexible work
Besides facing burnout, some 20% of these employees have also expressed stress related to a lack of learning and development opportunities.
Remote work increases happiness levels among employees in Japan
Remote employees are able to spend more time with their families, sleep better, and experience less stress from commuting to the office.
Remote workers in Japan get more sleep
Working remotely allows employees to sleep better and feel satisfied if they balance telework and office work appropriately.
Work flexibility can address employee burnout
Flexible schedules can reduce burnout, increase employee engagement and loyalty, and promote business success.
Work expectations in hybrid workplaces vary
Despite the convenience, employees working remotely are concerned about fatigue and isolation, an IR survey finds.
Australia calls for employees’ rights to “disconnect”
To better protect employees’ mental health and wellbeing, the Senator committee is advocating for new protections for flexible work.
Gig workers in Singapore to receive more protection
Recommendations to improve the working conditions, as well as physical and financial health of gig workers, are expected to be finalised soon.
Indonesia focuses on female workers’ health and welfare
Companies in Indonesia have been urged to invest in female workers’ health to increase business productivity and employee loyalty.
Thailand aims for more smoke-free workplaces
The Health Promotion Foundation wants to add to the 2,000 workplaces around the country that are already non-smoking premises.
Prefecture in Japan offers more leave to grandparents
As part of efforts to help child-rearing parents, the prefecture of Miyagi plans to grant government workers leave to take care of their grandchildren.
Organisations lacking in mental health management
A study revealed that when it comes to integrating mental health into formal management systems, most firms have much to improve on.
Indonesia advocates workplace safety and health
Organisations have been urged to implement and observe labour norms that address wages, social assistance, as well as work safety and health.
Hybrid workplace can boost women’s workforce participation
Singapore President Halimah Yaakob has encouraged employers to institute family-care leave to allow workers to care for their families.
Return to office and “work from anywhere”, Google tells employees
Providing more flexibility and time off are some of the ways Google is using to lure staff back to the office.
Developing a humanised approach in hybrid workplaces
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Malaysia will pave the way for sustainable employee journeys and highlight trends in human capital management.
Long COVID affects workplace productivity in Malaysia
Businesses in Malaysia have been urged to do more to support employees who continue to suffer from the disease.
Middle managers caught between hybrid work policies
Hybrid managers feel less connected to their company culture than their full-time remote or full-time on-site peers.
Can four-day workweek provide health benefits to employees?
A study found that employees who switch to a four-day workweek sleep an hour more than they did when working five days a week.
Singapore ramps up health screening for gig workers
First piloted by the Health Promotion Board in 2019, the programme will now cover another 7,000 workers by 2024.
Indonesia prioritises discrimination-free workplaces
As sexual violence cases have a detrimental effect on productivity, it is critical that companies prevent such incidents, said the Manpower Ministry.
All in a day’s work: How fathers can balance family and work
Singapore’s Centre for Fathering is advocating for family-friendly workplace policies that can create happier families and more productive employees.
Creating a culture of prevention around mental health at work
Work can have a detrimental effect on mental health and organisations must address the risks to mental health, says the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Australia moves to stamp out workplace harassment
Employers are mandated to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace under laws to be introduced into parliament.
South Korea urged to support women’s return to workforce
More must be done to inncrease female labour force participation, which is crucial to boost economic growth, says the IMF.
Could hybrid working hold back women’s careers?
Female employees who choose flexible hours or work from home may risk missing out on opportunities through in-person interaction
Fujitsu Japan enhances work experience with pet office
The office space, opened on trial till the end of the year, has workstations for three employees and space for up to six dogs at any one time.
How to create HR sustainability at workplaces
As organisations face challenges in retaining talent, the Good Work Framework by the World Economic Forum provides strategies to overcome these issues.
Australia considers implementation of four-day workweek
A labour union is calling on the government to axe the standard five-day workweek to boost productivity and employee wellbeing.