2 Cents: Rethinking the return to the workplace
Return to workplace is more than just a shift back to the physical desk in the office, and requires careful planning to make it a success.
AIC empowers employees to transition to hybrid work
Tan Kwang Cheak, CEO of the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) in Singapore, discusses the organisation’s Work Away from Office (WAO) strategy.
Return. Refresh. Reimagine: The future of workforce management
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 will bring Asia’s HR community together to discuss key workforce issues and challenges.
Employers in Indonesia told to pay overtime for work done on holidays
The Ministry of Manpower has said employers are obligated to pay wages to workers who work overtime during national holidays.
Minimum wage in Malaysia does not include overtime pay and allowances
The SME Association of Malaysia has cautioned that businesses may shutter or cut manpower if the costs of basic wages are too high to shoulder.
Singaporeans view work-life balance as more important than salary
A sense of fulfilment and work-life balance matter more than salary when picking a job, said respondents to a recent survey.
Vietnam’s minimum wage hike aimed at protecting lower paid workers
The minimum wage revisions show the commitment of workers and businesses to overcome difficulties together, said the International Labour Organisation.
Indonesia to provide more targeted wage subsidy scheme
The Manpower Ministry is preparing a more accurate, targeted scheme for the wage subsidy programme (BSU) for low-income formal workers.
How mental wellbeing translates to business success
Procter & Gamble’s Dr Anurag Apte highlights the philosophy that healthy people in an organisation equates to healthy business.
Taiwan urges employers to persuade staff to quit smoking
Employers have been urged to encourage their employees to quit smoking after it was listed as a risk factor for COVID-19 complications.
The talent imperative: Flexibility is a magnet for talent
Creating and sustaining a culture in which connection and collaboration thrive should be a priority for all organisations, says i4cp.
More companies adopt four-day workweek in Japan
More Japanese companies are offering a four-day workweek so that their employees can have a better work-life balance.
Malaysia mulls legislation to protect gig workers’ needs
The government is concerned over the needs and welfare of some four million Malaysians working in the gig economy.
Concern raised over minimum wage hike on Thai SMEs
Thailand’s Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has said if the minimum wage is increased to 492 baht (US$14.27), many SMEs will be severely impacted.
Optimising workforces on a global basis
David Ossip, Chairman and Co-CEO of Ceridian, shares how the company is helping organisations manage employees in a hybrid world of work.
Malaysia officially introduces minimum wage hike
The new minimum wage rate of RM1,500 (US$344) has been officially gazetted and took effect nationwide on May 1.
Layoffs in Singapore a record low in first quarter
As the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, the number of retrenchments fell to 1,300, or 0.6 per 1,000 employees from January to March.
Concerns raised over minimum wage hike in Malaysia
The increase in workers’ wages will raise business cost and stall the economic recovery of businesses, said business organisation.
Attract new talent by evolving employee experience
Organisations should use the Great Resignation as a platform to secure executive commitment towards improving employee experience, says Culture Amp.
Why all employees should co-lead your change strategy
Ruby Kolesky, Co-CEO of Joyous, describes her experiences of improving the performance of people in an organisation by making them feel loved.
Creating Asia’s largest HR technology marketplace
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022, which is taking place from May 10-13, will feature the biggest and most innovative HR tech brands in the market today.
Thailand unlikely to implement blanket minimum wage
The tripartite national wage committee is expected to propose a hike in minimum wages in August, but a flat-rate wage of 492 baht (US$14.3) a day is unlikely.
China aims to improve employment for disabled workers
Jobs will be created for the disabled at government departments, public institutions, state-owned enterprises and private businesses.
How the pandemic has narrowed the generational divide
Rachele Focardi shares 10 facts about the multi-generational workforce in the post-pandemic workplace.
Number of South Korean workers taking parental leave falls
The fall in numbers in 2021 was attributed to the increase in parental leave taken in 2020 when schools and kindergartens closed due to COVID-19.
Examining the pandemic’s impact on women in the workplace
Jeanne Achille, Founder and CEO of The Devon Group, calls for the creation of female-friendly cultures of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Call to cut wages of those working from home contested in Malaysia
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has come under fire over a call to cut the wages of employees working from home.
Fewer workers in Singapore prefer working from home than before
Last July and August, 34% of workers said that they felt that working from home on most days was the new normal, but this fell further in April 2022.
Using human relationships to reimagine the employee experience
Lynn Dang, HR Lead for Microsoft in Singapore and Vietnam, highlights why HR leaders must invest in human relationships and the employee experience.
People at work 2022: A workforce view in Asia Pacific
In a recent episode of HRM TV, Nela Richardson, ADP’s Chief Economist, shared key workforce trends from countries in the APAC region.