India proposes WFH for manufacturing industry
The government is considering whether some activity under the manufacturing sector should also have the flexibility to work from home (WFH).
Australian companies deploy hybrid work model
Australia’s Commonwealth Bank intends to keep a hybrid model of staff working from the office and home.
Crucial to protect workers’ rights as teleworking becomes the norm: UN
Problems facing workers who work from home and their employers need greater attention, including the rights and risks involved, says the ILO.
Flexi work arrangements can improve employees’ mental health
In Singapore, as more employees head back to the office, giving them more flexibility over work arrangements can boost their mental well-being.
Jason Averbook: Why 2021 is the year of ‘Re-‘
The year 2021 represents an opportunity for organisations to rethink many of their processes and practices.
How HR can make a successful shift into 2021
HRM Asia talks to some of the leading HR thought leaders on how organisations can make a successful transition into 2021.
3 tips for managing long-term remote work
With more organisations making remote work permanent, here are a few things to keep in mind, writes HRE’s Jen Colletta.
Japan urges businesses to promote teleworking
The government is requesting companies to cut the number of commuting workers by 70% with alternatives like teleworking.
What are the key concerns for HR in 2021?
After a largely difficult and uncertain 2020, HR faces the challenge of reinvigorating employees, as well as helping their organisations develop strategies that will ensure success in 2021.
India proposes work-from-home rules for services sector
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has made the proposal to formalise work from home (WFH) regulations for the services sector in the new year.
Delivering positive experiences key for success
The management team from Ramada and Days Hotels by Wyndham Singapore shares insights on their organisational approach during the pandemic and beyond.
Australia: NSW state ends WFH, but most staff still staying away from office
Many workers in New South Wales are opting to continue working from home.
Two Cents: The emergence of the hybrid workforce
Whether organisations decide to return to the workplace or continue remote work in 2021, employees will be the key to success.
Employers in Singapore upskill foreign workers amid labour shortage
Employers may need to upskill or re-skill their foreign workers, especially in sectors where local staff are hard to employ.
Malaysia maintains WFH order in Putrajaya
Those in the management and supervisory posts in conditional movement control order (MCO) areas have been told to continue working from home.
Delhi sets new guidelines for government employees
After allowing half of its staff to work from home last week, the Delhi government is now asking them not to leave the city without permission.
Remote working in India enables companies to hire from smaller cities
Companies now have the option to hire contract staff from Tier 2 and 3 cities as working from home becomes more prevalent and accepted.
Hong Kong govt staff to WFH for the third time this year
Chief executive Carrie Lam has announced sweeping measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, ordering all government employees to work from home (WFH).
India: 50% of Delhi public employees to WFH
From next week, except for senior officials, half of the capital city’s government staff will start to work from home (WFH).
COVID-19 propelling the highly-skilled freelancer economy
As more staff look for work online, companies are also starting to hire more freelancers to cut costs, in response to the pandemic.
Philippines: Hiring falls by more than 50%, fierce competition for jobs
COVID-19 has caused hiring in the country to decline by more than 50%, with more applicants vying for the same job.
BPP at the forefront of building organisational capability
Emma O’Dell, Director of Client Capability, BPP, explains how BPP’s organisational capability approach is helping their clients identify skills gaps and develop their people.
A new era of learning in the new world of work
Workforces need to focus on upskilling business skills such as communication and leadership, says Skillsoft.
Malaysia: Work from home or work from hotel?
Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO or PKP) has given rise to an alternative for the WFH acronym – work from hotel.
Indian government relaxes guidelines to ease into remote working
The new guidelines cut compliance for the IT industry, removing reporting obligations for firms, and easing the way for WFH to take place.
Australian unions want better protection for WFH workers
Unions in Australia unions are evaluating if more protection would be needed so that workers do not face discrimination or loss of pay and benefits.
Mastercard builds workforce and learning agility for the future of work
Speaking with HRM Asia, Mastercard’s Amanda Gervay highlights how the company builds long-term success through demonstrating workforce agility.
Leading an agile workforce for an adaptable organisation
At CHRO Series Indonesia, ADP and Microsoft will address key workforce issues as organsiations look to navigate successfully beyond the pandemic.
9 key lessons from HR Tech
At the recently concluded virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, industry leaders explored the challenges of 2020 and the opportunities to come.
Redefining priorities in a changing business environment
Speaking with HRM Asia, ADP’s Peter Hadley explains how organisations should approach people leadership, payroll and technology in order to be successful beyond the pandemic.