Health and Wellness

10 Takeaways: Day Two of HR Tech Fest Connect 2020

Day 2 of HR Tech Fest Connect 2020 saw a number of leading thought leaders provide attendees with a number of thought-provoking insights on how to move their organisations forward in these times of uncertainty.
Shawn Liew
Thu May 14th, 2020 | min read

Twitter tells employees: You can work from home ‘forever’

Twitter also added that those who want to return to the office will need to wait until at least September and reopening will be 'careful'
Daniel Teo
Thu May 14th, 2020 | min read

Addressing mental health from a global and local perspective

A new guide from Business Group on Health aims to help develop and implement mental health programmes for employees and their families.
Shawn Liew
Wed May 13th, 2020 | min read

Workplace wellness key to organisational efficiency

Whether organisations are preparing for an eventual return to the workplace or extending remote work arrangements, employees' well-being should remain a priority.
Shawn Liew
Tue May 12th, 2020 | min read

Taking the next steps in intelligent tools

John Sumser, a US-based futurist and technology commentator, examines the possibilities of using AI and other intelligent tools to rethink how HR is executed.

Shawn Liew
Mon May 11th, 2020 | min read

7 best practices for supporting employees during COVID-19

Getting culture right is crucial at any time—but it’s particularly important in times of crisis such as this.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Mon May 11th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Adapting to a new workforce normal

At HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Microsoft and Qualtrics will provide some answers to how organisations can successfully transition to the ‘new normal’ created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shawn Liew
Mon May 11th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Providing leadership &organisational agility

Rizing and Workday will explain why leadership and organisational agility are key for organisations to adapt to the changes brought on by COVID-19.

Shawn Liew
Mon May 11th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Building the best workplaces

At HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, leading companies such as Salesforce, Oracle, Androgogic and Totara will be sharing key strategies to help organisations build the best workplaces.

Shawn Liew
Fri May 8th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Transforming HR strategies

ADP and HireVue are just two of the leading companies that will be converging on HR Tech Fest Connect 2020 to provide insights on how companies can transform their HR strategies.

Shawn Liew
Fri May 8th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Navigating a changing workforce

Some of the leading companies in the HR and Tech space will converge upon HR Tech Fest Connect 2020 to provide their insights on what companies need to do to thrive in a post COVID-19 world.

Shawn Liew
Wed May 6th, 2020 | min read

How Asian organisations can navigate through the ‘new normal’

In a recent interview with the Center for Creative Leadership, 20 CXOs across Asia identified the six paradoxes around people and business to be navigated in order to successfully overcome COVID-19.
Shawn Liew
Wed May 6th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Reskilling programs vs job redesigning

Low Peck Kem, CHRO & Senior Director (Workforce Development), Singapore Public Service Division, PMO, President, SHRI, will discuss how to best reskill our workforce to be ready for the future.
Daniel Teo
Tue May 5th, 2020 | min read

Putting employees first and keeping them engaged during a crisis

Craig Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of MSIG Singapore, explains why companies who prioritise their employees and actively engage with them can not only ride over the COVID-19 pandemic, but thrive in its aftermath.
HRM Asia Newsroom
Tue May 5th, 2020 | min read

Asian companies begin to plan for return to workplace

Gartner has identified seven key areas that HR leaders in Asia see as foundational for a successful return-to-workplace plan.

Shawn Liew
Mon May 4th, 2020 | min read

WSG guides workforce transformation in Singapore

EXCLUSIVE: In the wake of ‘circuit breaker’ measures introduced to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, Workforce Singapore highlights how companies can make remote working a success.

Shawn Liew
Thu Apr 30th, 2020 | min read

HK’s largest employee benefits platform to launch on May 1

The one-stop solutions platform will help HR employers better engage their employees with flexible compensation, lifestyle perks, and rewards.
Daniel Teo
Thu Apr 30th, 2020 | min read

Singapore employees prefer working from home

80% of respondents to a new survey indicate they wish to continue working from home once Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ measures end on June 1.
Shawn Liew
Thu Apr 30th, 2020 | min read

Flexibility underscores Telstra’s approach to remote working

EXCLUSIVE: While technology plays an instrumental role in enabling a remote working environment, Telstra is also adopting a flexible approach that has enabled the company to empower its staff.

Shawn Liew
Wed Apr 29th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Taking the next step in intelligent tools

John Sumser, a US-based futurist and technology commentator, will discuss how HR can embrace intelligent tools to solve problems and make better decisions.

Shawn Liew
Tue Apr 28th, 2020 | min read

MOM issues joint-advisory to support well-being of employees

The inter-agency advisory provides some tips for employers to better support their employees during this time of remote working.
Daniel Teo
Tue Apr 28th, 2020 | min read

How to interact with remote teams and keep them connected

In the second of a 2-part article, Karen Tay examines the challenges of collaboration and balancing social life in a remote work setting.

HRM Asia Newsroom
Tue Apr 28th, 2020 | min read

More needs to be done to improve employee well-being during remote working

EXCLUSIVE: While employers look to ensure the productivity of their employees while they work remotely, they should not neglect their well-being.
Daniel Teo
Mon Apr 27th, 2020 | min read

How to keep remote teams well and effective

In the first of a 2-part article, Karen Tay examines the challenges of psychological safety and the blurred boundaries between work and life in a remote work setting.

HRM Asia Newsroom
Mon Apr 27th, 2020 | min read

HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Jason Averbook – The new NOW of work

During his virtual session on May 13, he will unveil 10 new guideposts that organisations need to start thinking and acting upon.
Daniel Teo
Fri Apr 24th, 2020 | min read

New JobStreet platform offers workforce support

The COVID-19 Jobs and Resource Hub offers a knowledge base for both employer and employees dealing with the impact of the pandemic.

Shawn Liew
Fri Apr 24th, 2020 | min read

DBS Bank: Staying ahead of the curve

EXCLUSIVE: Whether through the adoption of technology, or the implementation of innovative employee engagement initiatives, DBS Bank is ready to embrace any changes in the workforce , including remote working.

Shawn Liew
Fri Apr 24th, 2020 | min read

2020 Singapore HRTech Market Map identifies demand for HRTech

The COVID-19 outbreak has further accelerated the demand for HR technologies, as Singapore enterprises look to digitise HR functions to support remote working.
Shawn Liew
Thu Apr 23rd, 2020 | min read

Singapore’s COVID-19 circuit breaker extended until June 1

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the extension of the circuit breaker for four more weeks after a spike in cases since its implementation.
Daniel Teo
Tue Apr 21st, 2020 | min read

Marie Kondo shares work-from-home productivity tips

One of the most important factors of being productive is having a conducive place to work. Marie Kondo shares tips on how to create one at home.
Daniel Teo
Tue Apr 21st, 2020 | min read