Transforming work culture: Key takeaways from CHRO Singapore
At CHRO Singapore 2024, top HR professionals gathered to explore flexible work and strategies to enhance employee wellbeing in today’s workplace.
Pioneering flexibility and compliance in the evolving Asian workforce
Dayforce is continuing to demonstrate how it is making work life better for organisations in Asia through their people and technology.
RTO will not increase workplace collaboration, Amazon told
Australian software company Atlassian has refuted Amazon’s claims that being physically in office is necessary to improve workplace collaboration.
Why organisations need to think beyond money to retain talent
With stagnant budgets, more organisations in the Philippines are now looking beyond financial remuneration to attract and retain talent.
Navigating the evolving landscape of talent management
Building an inclusive talent strategy centering on what employees need can go a long way in helping organisations plan for the future.
Coda’s recipe for a thriving culture: Inclusion, growth, and wellbeing
At Coda, a thriving workplace culture drives success in digital payment and enhances employee wellbeing, recognition, and collaboration.
Flexible work arrangements – To do more or not to do
Singapore’s SBS Transit strives to boost inclusivity and adaptability, while addressing workforce challenges and enhancing employee options.
New bill to transform Singapore’s gig economy with stronger protections
NTUC Assistant Secretary-General Yeo Wan Ling calls the Platform Workers Bill a crucial step in strengthening protections for the gig workforce.
Time to work and play: Is workcation the next extension of hybrid working?
The concept of work and leisure at locations around the world may not be a pipe dream, if boundaries are drawn and key steps taken.
Healthy work-life balance top factor for talent retention
A recent HRM Asia poll highlighted how firms that support work-life balance through flexible work options can create happier employees.
Leaders need to act now to build future-ready organisations
At Standard Chartered, the focus is on creating an inclusive work environment that provides employees with opportunities to gain the right skills for growth.
Balancing the human touch with digital transformation
Amidst Singapore’s high turnover and flexible work mandates, HR Path’s Lee Teck Seng highlights the importance of adaptability and GenAI.
Leveraging employee engagement to drive workforce transformation
Effective communication, technology, and driving purpose are all tools that can elevate employee engagement for organisations.
Rethinking talent and compensation in a shifting economic landscape
Workplaces have redefined employee wellness and flexibility while challenging traditional compensation models, writes Carta’s Bhavik Vashi.
Hybrid work models and higher pay reshape Singapore’s gig economy
Singapore’s gig economy is booming, with a 50% surge in job applications and rising earnings in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
DBS reinforces commitment to innovation and employee growth
Bridging divides, maintaining competitiveness, and fostering meaningful employee engagement remain key focus points for DBS.
Digital overload taking a toll on employees
Fear of missing out (FoMO) and an information overload are linked to stress and burnout, a study from the University of Nottingham has revealed.
Burnout crisis deepens in Singapore workplaces
Singapore’s workforce is facing a mental health crisis with Gen Z leading the burnout surge, and employers are falling short in providing support services.
EX as a driver of workforce transformation: It’s all about people
Prioritising a people-centric approach and leveraging technologies can help organisations go a long way in creating winning EX strategies.
Four-day or six-day workweek? Why flexibility goes beyond just numbers
Understanding the specific needs and preferences of employees is crucial in defining flexible work, says Dr Jaclyn Lee, CHRO, Certis.
Cultivating a competitive edge through innovation and flexible work
Leadership’s role in shaping the future of work is vital for success, intertwining organisational and individual wellbeing, says SIG’s Angelina Chua.
Men face greater promotion challenges in FWAs
Men on flexible work schedules face greater promotion challenges than women, with 36% experiencing this issue, compared to 27% of women.
MEF urges continued remote work for Covid-positive employees
Datuk Syed Hussain of the Malaysian Employers Federation advocates WFH policies for COVID-19-positive employees to prevent the spread of the virus.
Flexible work crucial for working parents in Singapore to thrive
Culture Catalyst’s Scott Harrison highlights the need for flexible work in Singapore to support working parents and address low birth rates.
This management theory could reshape the return-to-office debate
i4cp’s Kevin Oakes explores the return-to-office controversy through the lens of the classic management theory Management by Objective.
Navigating the future workplace: Embracing FWAs in 2024
As Singapore and other regions embrace FWAs, businesses have a unique opportunity to redefine what the future of work will look like.
The retention equation: What makes employees stay?
Work-life balance and flexible arrangements are some of the top retention drivers today—share what matters most to you in HRM Asia’s poll.
Art, science and effective hybrid workplaces
Organisations should not underestimate the importance of office design in keeping employees engaged and productive, says JLL’s Susheel Koul.
Transcending employee wellbeing to create a better work-life balance
Malaysia is struggling with work-life balance and organisations need to rethink their approaches to reset the balance.
Time to adapt: Singapore businesses gear up for flexible work guidelines
Deel’s Nadia Alaee, highlights what organisations need to understand to create successful flexible work strategies.