Toyota mandates return to office for North American salaried staff

Toyota’s RTO mandate emphasises mentoring, growth, and culture, aligning with trends among major employers like Amazon and JPMorgan Chase.
Singapore’s talent paradox: Employers seek tech wizards, jobseekers prioritise practicality

Balancing high-tech hiring with jobseekers’ preference for practical roles is the key challenge facing HR in Singapore’s evolving job market.
How Singapore’s new FWA guidelines shape the future of business

Deel’s Karen Ng highlights how Singapore Tripartite Guidelines on FWA positions organisations to attract global talent and foster agility.
Five ways HR leaders can hire with purpose in 2025

Hiring strategies for 2025 need to look a bit different than in previous years, as factors including AI and the demand for flexibility are changing the game.
Organisational leadership: Trends, challenges, and opportunities in 2024 and beyond

Leadership trends for 2025 will focus on driving innovation, enhancing communication, and prioritising employee wellbeing, according to Glenn van Zutphen.
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.