The future of work: Flexibility, collaboration, and purpose
Changing workplaces in post-pandemic are reshaping productivity, collaboration, and employee empowerment, according to Paperspace Asia’s whitepaper.
Flexibility key to retain talent in Asia
ADP’s Yvonne Teo highlights that flexibility drive satisfaction and retention, with Singapore’s new FWA guidelines offering a roadmap for change.
Seven key HR and workplace trends for 2025
H3 HR Advisors’ 2025 Workplace Trends Report highlights seven critical shifts reshaping the future of work, from hybrid models to AI adoption and mental health support.
Why flexible work is the cornerstone of Mediacorp’s evolving workplace culture
Mediacorp’s CHRO Lilian Tan reflects hybrid work as a transformative force reshaping flexibility, collaboration, and inclusion in today’s workplaces.
HRM Magazine Asia Q4 2024 issue is now available
HRM Magazine Asia’s Q4 issue explores transformative HR trends, leadership insights, and workplace innovations shaping the future of work.
HR 2025: Bridging generations, transforming workplaces
Part two of this series explores how HR leaders are navigating the complex landscape of shifting expectations and technological advancements.
Tokyo proposes four-day workweek to boost birth rate
Tokyo plans a four-day workweek for civil servants with an aim to empower women, improve work-life balance, and foster societal diversity.
HR 2025: The human touch in the digital age
The first of a two-part series explores how HR leaders are navigating global shifts, blending technology with empathy to drive innovation, wellbeing, and inclusion.
How leaders can foster year-round mental health conversations
Fostering year-round mental health conversations empowers organisations to build supportive, resilient workplaces where employees thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible work, top priority for employees in Singapore
Talent retention and attraction remain critical challenges as employers prioritise flexible work, skills-based hiring, and employee wellbeing in 2025.
Why early detection of workplace distress is a game-changer for HR
Stephanie Cruz advocates proactive mental health training, urging HR leaders to equip managers with tools for empathetic, human-centred workplace support.
For Gen Z, hybrid work isn’t just a vibe—it’s a call for companies to listen
Mark Dixon of International Workplace Group stresses that organisations must adapt to Gen Z’s hybrid work expectations to attract top talent.
Leveraging your workforce strategy: Understanding your talent needs
The rise of the blended workforce is reshaping talent strategies, requiring new rules to manage freelancers and employees effectively.
Redefining leadership: Multiculturalism and flexibility
Effective leadership demands inclusivity, adaptability, and multicultural understanding to navigate diverse teams and evolving workplace dynamics.
Is Singapore ready for a four-day workweek?
Kadence’s Dave Cairns highlights global successes as employers in Singapore grapple with four-day workweek challenges.
How Asia-Pacific is embracing remote hiring for global talent
Barbara Matthews, Chief People Officer at Remote, shares how APAC organisations are redefining hiring strategies to build cross-border teams.
The best of both worlds: Why inclusive leave policies matter
Organisations like Telstra and OMRON are innovating their benefits strategies to address the increasingly varied needs of working parents.
How SIAEC’s total rewards strategy is meeting diverse employee needs
To ensure long-term sustainability, initiatives addressing employee needs are also aligned with SIAEC’s organisational priorities.
Return to office or face the sack, Starbucks employees told
Starting in January, corporate employees who fail to be in the office at least three days a week risk losing their jobs.
Grab employees told to return to office five days a week
Returning to a five-day work week aligns with Grab’s goals to do more for their mission and drive faster growth, says CEO Anthony Tan.
How Go-Ahead Singapore empowers its senior workforce
Go-Ahead Singapore is supporting senior employees with technology, wellness initiatives and flexible work opportunities.
How Swiss Re fosters a high-performing and inclusive work culture
An inclusive workplace where every employee feels a sense of belonging is the cornerstone to success for Swiss Re, reveals Group CHRO Cathy Desquesses.
Deciding where to work? Intentionality and purpose may be key
Clarity around expectations and creating a shared sense of purpose will better support employees, no matter where they are working from.
Monde Nissin stands strong with employees in the face of adversity
Prioritising employee safety and wellbeing during crises, Monde Nissan implements flexible work options and provides mental health resources.
Lead with trust, not monitoring, for a more engaged workforce
Some organisations are turning to employee monitoring to combat issues like mouse jiggling, but surveillance can drag down productivity and morale.
Lights, camera, action: Acting tops Singapore’s side hustle earnings
For freelancers in Singapore looking to bolster their income, acting is perhaps surprisingly the highest paying side hustle in town.
RTO? Why Autodesk is championing a hybrid-first approach instead
Autodesk believes that flexibility in where and how work gets done with better enable employees to thrive and realise their full potential.
Want employees to return to office? Give them a reason to do so
Unilateral return-to-office mandates are backfiring because organisations are failing to understand employees’ needs and preferences.
How HR can help build 21st-century women leaders
Women leaders are about to enter a changing workplace, where cultivating a few core characteristics can help move their careers forward.
How organisations can keep their best talent from leaving Malaysia
Dr Murugappan, CHRO of Malaysia’s MCMC, highlights ways to elevate employees’ earning and bridge existing skills gaps.