With 2022 likely to be the year of hybrid work, organisations need to develop and introduce effective hybrid work strategies and policies.
The goal of teleworking is to maintain the same level of socio-economic activities in a time when rapid spread of COVID-19 is expected.
Employers in Singapore have also been urged to clearly communicate their expectations upfront and manage appraisals fairly based on work outcomes.
The country believes that the approach to workplace flexibility should be inclusive, as remote working is not practical for all types of workers.
Government agencies also urged companies to provide sufficient assistance for individuals who are undergoing quarantine and isolation.
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the central government is allowing half of its employees below the rank of under secretary to work from home.
A survey has shown that the majority of businesses in Malaysia are opting to continue with the hybrid model of on-site and remote working.
To curb the spread of the Omicron virus, all government officials have been directed to work from home (WFH) after the New Year break.
The Central government has started discussions to set rules to regulate work from home (WFH) amid rising cases of the Omicron variant in the country.
The cost savings of remote working are attractive as employers do not have to pay rent for office space, building utilities, and compensation for transport.
If managed well, organisations can transform the 'Great Resignation' to the 'Great Attraction', attracting and retaining the best talent.
The ideal amount of telework is two to three days in a week, an allocation optimal to balance the benefits and costs of remote working.
About 75.2% of businesses said they plan to either continue remote-work policies at the current level or partially downscale it when the pandemic ends.
Top Employers Institute's Ammara Naeem explains why a well-executed employer branding strategy is key to attract and retain talent.
As hybrid work becomes increasingly prevalent, Qualtrics highlights how organisations can better manage EX programmes.
Creating a people-centric workforce experience that reinforces organisational purpose and culture will be a key HR objective in 2022.
The jobless rate in the country dropped to 4.3% in October, falling 0.2 percentage point month-on-month and was the lowest since April 2020.
CHRO Singapore highlighted why HR and business leaders should be open to feedback and, utilise technology and data to retain and hire talent
Charles Ferguson, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Globalization Partners, highlights what it takes to create a successful hybrid workplace.
Rob Squires, VP for Sales, Asia Pacific and Japan, Ceridian, why organisations need to prioritise EX to retain talent.
With more organisations having to manage hybrid workforces, Achievers explains why recognition can be a key tool for HR leaders.
Gerald Gan, Head of Institute of Business Excellence, NTUC LearningHub, explains why gaining adaptive skills is critical for employees to stay relevant.
Working from home would remain part of the way the public service will operate in the future, said the Public Service Commissioner
The CHRO Online Series continues December 2 with CHRO Singapore highlighting how CHROs can help develop human-centric leadership in 2022.
CHRO Malaysia highlighted some of the key challenges facing CHROs today, including placing their people at the heart of all business strategies.
The government had earlier urged businesses to help achieve its target of cutting commuters by 70% and to support telework as an alternative.
HR leaders will have to adapt to digitalisation, balance empathy at work, and promote smart risk-taking in the workplace.
Malaysia is making amendments to the Employment Act 1955 on flexible work to ensure employees can work safely from home.
A recent webinar presented by Workday and HRM Asia highlighted why employee experience is a priority as hybrid working grows.
HRM Asia’s CHRO Online Series 2021 will kick off on October 28 with CHRO Indonesia examining the role HR can play in building the future organisation.