More job applicants prioritise time in lieu for working overtime
When it comes to applying for positions in Australia, applicants are pushing for better time compensation if they work overtime.
DBS reimagines workspaces for the hybrid era
Erwin Chong is spearheading the bank’s pioneering approach to hybrid workspaces, emphasising employee-centric design and collaboration.
Happiness gap in Asia-Pacific: Can HR bridge the divide?
A study has outlined emerging generational gaps in happiness trends across Asia-Pacific and underscores the need for tailored HR strategies.
New Occupational Safety and Health Act takes effect in Malaysia
The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 mandates employers to appoint health safety coordinators to boost workplace safety.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: Employees first for a resilient future
To thrive in 2024 and beyond, organisations must prioritise the importance of human-centric policies and initiatives.
Younger employees in Singapore call for more flexible work arrangements
A rising number of young employees in Singapore are making a stand: flexible working arrangements, or they would resign.
HR Fest Awards 2024 crowns Asia’s best HR leaders and teams
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2024 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Asia 2024.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: What’s happening on Day 2
The second day of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 continues, with more experts discussing pressing HR issues within APAC and beyond.
Can hard, continuous, repetitive work reduce dementia?
Repetitive grinding can not just boost careers but also protect employee cognition and prevent dementia.
Samsung and SK Group’s six-day week for execs raises concerns
Samsung and SK Group’s imposition of a six-day workweek for executives has sparked concern over employee wellbeing and corporate culture norms.
Strong social connections key to expat success
Compared to their home-based peers, employees who live and work overseas are more likely to excel in fostering connections and enthusiasm at work.
Employees in Australia can double their annual leave in a new proposal
Employees could apply for more work flexibility at the expense of their pay in a new plan supported by employers and unions.
Stress management strategies for workplace wellbeing
Organisations may integrate stress-reducing into their strategies to address the impact of the stress cycle on employee health.
Unhappy today? Take a day off, says retail chain founder
A new policy from a retail chain founder regarding mental health days gives employees 10 extra days they can take at their own discretion.
South Korean conglomerates intensify efforts to support working parents
Amid South Korea’s declining fertility rates, major organisations like Samsung, Hyundai, LG and POSCO are enhancing support for working parents.
Stressed at work? Shred your anger away
A new study finds shredding negative feedback papers reduces anger, and highlights a link between writing and mood regulation.
Leading the way with Power Talk at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Venture to the Power Talk Stage and learn great topics and subjects from organisations in 20 minutes for two days at the festival.
The Philippines clarifies employee rights during heatwaves
Employees are entitled to prioritise personal safety in extreme heat, justifying abstention from work, but without regular pay entitlement.
How a four-day workweek helped cut burnout in half for this company
A four-day workweek not only reduced stress for employees of one organisation, but also raised productivity and morale.
South Korea sees surge in workplace abuse reports
Verbal abuse accounted for 32.8% of workplace harassment incidents in South Korea, while HR-related improprieties accounted for 13.8%.
Mental health compensation granted by Japanese labour office
A woman in her 50s from Yokohama has been granted compensation for developing a mental disorder due to remote work overtime.
New website launched to share global concerns of employees
To help organisations with distributed workforces, Workplace Options has created a database of analysis of psychological safety in nine different countries
How to create more inclusive hiring practices for neurodivergent talent
Organisations that prioritise and invest in policies to support neurodivergent employees will only stand to succeed.
Aligning organisational wellbeing with strategic vision in Asia-Pacific
Asia’s work culture is undergoing transformation as firms adapt to a hybrid, multigenerational workforce to support employees.
HR innovations reshaping the work landscape
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024’s Work Reimagined content theatre offers expert strategies for growth and workplace transformation.
Simple ways to rework the way you work
Managing productivity and energy levels in the workplace can be as simple as changing a few things around.
Employees in Japan fatigued over cherry blossoms viewing
Employees are citing events such as these as similar to “work” and would prefer to not use their free time taking part in them.
Leadership strategies in 2024 for CHROs and their organisations
The CHRO Symposium at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 will be the place to be for CHROs looking to explore trends in HR.
Gen Z is struggling with in-person interactions. How HR can help
Following the push to bring employees back into offices, nearly half of Gen Z employees say they have had uncomfortable interactions with colleagues.
More employees in Singapore feel alone and isolated at work
Over half of employees in Singapore lack trusted work relationships, fostering isolation, while others doubt workplace commitment to openness.