Australia expects teleworking to continue post-pandemic
The proportion of Australians working from home had increased from 8% to 40% over the past two year, according to an official review.
More large companies than SMEs adopt remote work in Japan
The implementation rate of remote work in large companies shows a trend of being about twice that of SMEs during the pandemic.
Shaping the future of work in ASEAN
As part of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021, the ASEAN Future of Work conference track will examine how to create a more inclusive workforce in the region.
Where to from here – HR in the year ahead
Research from Sapient Insights Group highlights emerging trends on HR and workforce planning technology.
Maintaining organisational agility with a hybrid workforce
With the emergence of the hybrid workforce, organisations have more questions to answer than ever before when it comes to talent management
Some 70% of South Korean firms telework due to pandemic
A survey found that over 43% of companies did not see their level of productivity affected by remote work.
New Zealand accountants urge for WFH tax policy
Chartered accountants in the country are calling for tax laws to be passed as working from home becomes the new norm.
Get back to growth: Bridging the skills gap
ADP discusses how HR can take the lead in designing a new world of work with a multigenerational workforce.
Some 90% of Japanese firms struggle with remote work
A survey revealed that many companies found a lack of communication among employees a barrier to remote work, among other challenges.
Japan encourages telework to bring down COVID-19 cases
Last week, Japan extended its state of emergency in Tokyo and other regions, and announced new measures that covered seven more prefectures.
HR redefined: What does next generation HR look like?
Lars Schmidt, a keynote speaker at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021, examines how HR is being redefined.
Why post-COVID remote may not be as rosy as you think
Peter Cappelli highlights why organisations need to invest more time into thinking through their work-from-home policies.
New paradigm of talent management driving the future of work
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will highlight how organisations need to rethink talent management strategies as the workplace continues to evolve.
Singapore businesses told to prepare for life with endemic COVID-19
As Singapore prepares to reopen its economy, businesses must play their part to facilitate this process, says Minister Gan Kim Yong.
Two thirds of global workers want to work flexibly post-COVID-19
Only a minority support the views that people would miss their co-workers, be less productive and become burned out by flexible working.
Australian employer groups call for flexibility in workplace laws
Major employer groups have called for revived powers to reduce workers’ hours, stand staff down and direct people to take annual leave.
Remote working in Japan falls in July amid telework fatigue
The proportion of people working completely remotely in a recent week in July stood at 11.6%, down from 18.5% in April.
Philippine government prefers hybrid work model
A group of businessmen has urged the Inter-Agency Task Force to permit employees to go back to their workplaces once 80% of workers are vaccinated.
Reimagining enterprise upskilling in the post-COVID world
Raghav Gupta, Managing Director, India & APAC, Coursera, highlights new developments that will shape learning in the post-COVID era.
Four big questions to answer about work after COVID
US-based Futurist and Technology Commentator John Sumser poses the key questions organisations should ask as they rebuild from the pandemic.
WFH remains default arrangement in Singapore
Despite the easing of social restrictions in Singapore, companies should continue to ensure their employees work from home, whenever possible.
WFH government employees in the Philippines reimbursed
Government workers who work from home due to the pandemic can claim for internet expenses of P75-300 (US$1.5-6.1) per month.
People at Work 2021: Will Gen Z workers break the 9-to-6 workday?
This month’s People at Work 2021 focus is on Gen Z employees starting careers during one of the most disruptive events to hit in the modern workplace.
The future of work is now: Prudential Singapore
With forward-looking initiatives that are focused on flexibility and adaptability, the life insurer is forging the way in building a future-ready workforce.
Malaysian employees make complaints about WFH neglect
The government’s guidelines stipulate that only 60% of employees in selected sectors can report to the office.
Governments urged to build comprehensive WFH policies
Earlier in June, India issued an advisory to encourage WFH for all nursing mothers for at least a year, in jobs where remote work is possible.
Eight factors to consider when creating a new hybrid plan
Josh Bersin highlights the key considerations that will help create an effective, safe and productive approach to hybrid work.
Japan promotes 4-day work-week option
The government is supporting the proposal to let employees choose a four-day work week in its annual economic policy guideline.
Singapore maintains WFH as default arrangement, extends jobs support
Workers cannot be cross-deployed to multiple worksites, and employers need to implement flexible working hours and staggered start times.
Online market can boost job creation for women in the Philippines
Online work can provide women with more employment opportunities, though it comes with its own limitations and challenges, says DOLE official.