HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Employee communications at the heart of thriving work cultures
A transforming world of work means that employee communication and engagement are more important than ever for organisations.
Digital transformation lies at the heart of Fujitsu’s WFH strategy
Fujitsu’s Manabu Morikawa tells HRM Asia why the time is right for the company to embrace WFH as the company introduces its “Work Life Shift” policy.
Australia introduces pandemic leave payment
Victoria is the first state in Australia to provide financial support workers who need to be quarantined.
Effective transformation requires talent, technology and time
Digital transformation needs to be a carefully thought-out process with an organisation’s people at the core, says Workday.
Siemens to 140,000 employees: Where do you want to work?
For 2-3 days a week, Siemens employees are able to choose where they want to work, and it need not be home.
Google employees to work from home until 2021
The tech giant’s announcement will affect “nearly all” of its 200,000 employees, including contractors and full-time workers.
Forget about purpose-driven organisations – it’s all about the money!
Laurence Smith argues that financial well-being for employees should be the key focus for organsiations.
5 shifts to build workforce resilience
Deloitte’s Erica Volini explains why HR should take the lead in reinventing the workforce and ensuring organisational stability.
New work-from-home insurance launched in Singapore
The work-from-home insurance policy will cover risks ranging from mental health issues to even tripping over toys.
2 in 3 APAC firms implementing staggered return to workplace
APAC employers are taking a more cautious approach to returning to the workplace as compared to global companies.
Amazon extends work-from-home policy to 2021
Amazon corporate employees will be allowed to continue working from home until January 8, as tech companies continue to implement remote working.
HR Tech Fest Asia Online 2020: What is the future of HR?
Join HR luminaries such as Dave Ulrich, Brian Sommer, Phil Fersht and Abhijit Bhaduri as they discuss the future of HR.
The core purpose of HR beyond the pandemic
In helping employees embrace the new norms, HR leaders must remember they are here to build the people who build the business.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Start with Purpose
In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Microsoft re-imagines virtual collaboration
New features in Microsoft Teams aim to make virtual interactions more organic and engaging for users.
Managing the new ‘blended’ workforce
During the pandemic, HR leaders are doing double duty looking after remote and on-site employees. Here’s how to make it all work.
Averbook: 7 must-haves in your crisis communication plan
In terms of crisis, communication is key for any organisation and HR needs to own and drive the process, writes Jason Averbook.
Fujitsu offers 3 core principles for remote working
Under a new ‘Work Life Shift’ programme, the company’s Japanese workforce of 80,000 will work remotely whenever possible.
Boese: Tech tips to give wellbeing the attention it deserves
The industry will have to innovate quickly to address what has become almost an acute wellbeing crisis in the workplace.
Asia-Pacific top destination for global business expansion
A new CFO survey found that many businesses remain bullish despite the negative impact of COVID-19.
Bersin: 8 positives from the pandemic for HR leaders
Despite the gloom that is caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some positives to be taken out of it, says Josh Bersin.
COVID-19 highlights role of wearables in the workplace
Will the appeal of wearables grow as social distancing measures need to be adhered to as companies return to the workplace?
Averbook: Are you listening to the signals?
In today’s world and current climate, it’s more important than ever for HR to listen to signals from the industry and its people.
Google steps up recovery efforts in Asia
The tech giant is helping COVID-19 recovery efforts in Asia-Pacific, including expanding direct support for small businesses.
It is time to reset your employee experience strategy
In a new world of work, the employee experience is key to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining talent.
7 in 10 workers in Malaysia, Thailand uncomfortable returning to workplace
Employees said they will only be comfortable going back to their offices if a treatment or vaccine is found, according to a survey.
Redefining productivity in a pandemic
Ensuring employee productivity requires focusing on keeping things efficient, stripping out non-essentials and finding ways to streamline processes.
Driving people-centricity as workplaces reopen
Ernst & Young details how organisations should plan for their return to work with the adoption of a people-centric approach.
Put your people first in rethinking the post COVID-19 workplace
DBS Bank offers some insights into how organisations can redesign the workplace to improve employee engagement and collaboration.
Violation of workers’ rights at seven-year high
Four Asian countries make the International Trade Union Confederation’s list of top 10 worst countries for working people.