Employers in Australia engaging in unpaid overtime practices
Unpaid overtime is becoming more prevalent in workplaces in Australia, particularly for employees between 18 and 29.
How to build resilience in young executives
Manish Arneja, Managing Partner, SEA, The Resilience Institute, discusses how employers can create and build resilience in young executives.
How employers and managers can build a neuroinclusive workplace
More can be done for neurodivergent employees in the workplace, says a report analysing the inclusivity of organisations.
IT employees in India see poor work-life balance
Employees in India’s IT industry are found clocking more hours than the average, prompting calls for changes.
Singapore launches network to foster workplace mental wellbeing
The Wellbeing Champions Network empowers employers to prioritise mental health for increased productivity and employee wellbeing.
Shaping HR for 2024 and beyond: CHRO Malaysia
CHRO Malaysia will provide HR leaders with an opportunity to learn and develop effective people and organisational strategies for 2024.
How innovative employee benefits unlocks talent potential
UOB’s Dean Tong shares how the bank’s employee benefits programme is fostering workplace excellence and attracting diverse talent in finance.
How great employee benefits can drive up talent acquisition
Jacklyn Tan, Regional Director of Employee Benefits, Asia, Howden, shares how a well-strategised benefits package can boost employment rate and retention.
Creativity at work a key to social bonds between employees
Research from the University of Maryland shows that giving employees creative tasks to work on together creates stronger relationship ties.
Psychological safety: What employers need to know
When employers are creating an unsafe environment for their employees, HR needs to step in to create safe spaces for productivity and efficiency.
International law gaps on menstruation and menopause
A re-evaluation of protections is proposed to address the effects of menstruation and menopause on women’s work rights.
HRM Asia congratulates Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 winners
Some of Asia’s best HR and HR tech solution providers were recognised at this year’s HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.
Employees in Japan may be some of the unhappiest in the world
Employee wellbeing in Japan is falling far below the global average, with many employees feeling dissatisfied and stressed at work.
Employers in Australia prioritise wellbeing and “right to switch off”
Employees are seeking enhanced health and wellbeing support, leading organisations to integrate these concerns into job designs.
Employee burnout is real: Building resilience for a healthier workforce
The Resilience Institute’s Manish Arneja shares how employees can be assisted by their organisation’s leaders to beat burnout and enhance performance.
Pay hikes in 2024: What do employers have on the horizon?
With 2024 on the horizon, many organisations have to start thinking the level of pay raise needed to keep employees happy.
Embracing emotional inclusion: A paradigm shift in workplace wellness
Emotional inclusion emphasises the need for emotional wellness and authentic inclusivity, says Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu.
Redesigning jobs to reduce risks for pregnant women
A study by Monash University has found that shift work and long hours are increasing preterm birth risks for female employees.
Medibank initiates four-day workweek pilot programme
Dubbed “The Gift”, this initiative aims to revolutionise work practices, boost productivity, and prioritise employee wellbeing.
Grief: What Human Resources needs to pay attention to
Why is grief so important to address, especially in the workplace? Two experts discuss their three-pronged solution to the matter.
Creating a more inclusive workplace for unpaid caregivers in Australia
A new initiative looks to help employers better support employees who also have caregiving responsibilities alongside their paid jobs.
The biggest risk to cybersecurity? Employee burnout
With the rise of employee burnout threatening to push out more IT knowledge employees, leaders must lead by example to manage the crisis.
Japan struggles to address work-life balance issues
Japan’s insufficient sleep crisis is linked to daytime fatigue, reduced focus, and severe conditions like depression and anxiety.
More proactive strategies needed to improve employee mental health
Mental health disorders are straining individuals, employers, and society, leading to absenteeism and unemployment, a new study has found.
Some employees in Japan reluctant to take leave even after encouragement
Deeply entrenched traditional beliefs in Japan that colleagues are inconvenienced are discouraging some employees from taking annual leave.
Placing employee wellbeing as a priority for leaders in Singapore
To shatter stigma and foster inclusion in the workplace, a campaign has been launched to make mental health a strategic priority.
Why employees’ mental health should be a priority for all organisations
A medical professional provides insights on how employers can create a more supportive and inclusive work environment to address mental health needs.
Workplace bullying impacts every other employee in Australia
Toxic workplace relationships are pervasive in Australia, with more employees reporting experiencing bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
How Bloomberg is cracking the code on corporate inclusion
Bloomberg is redefining corporate culture through a commitment to employee wellbeing and diversity and inclusion.
The wellbeing equation: Building success through employee fulfilment
Pelindo’s commitment to employee wellbeing, including financial education and leadership support, helps employees thrive in a people-centric world.