Digital transformation lies at the heart of Fujitsu’s WFH strategy
Fujitsu’s Manabu Morikawa tells HRM Asia why the time is right for the company to embrace WFH as the company introduces its “Work Life Shift” policy.
Uber extends work-from-home option for employees
Uber employees can choose to continue working from home through June 2021, even if offices open before then.
Are Thai workers ready to work from home?
Takorn Tantasith, former secretary-general of Thailand’s NBTC, envisions Thailand as a WFH hub for the world.
How to avoid remote bias in a post-COVID world
Here are four steps to address common biases that impact remote workers in organisations of all sizes.
Siemens to 140,000 employees: Where do you want to work?
For 2-3 days a week, Siemens employees are able to choose where they want to work, and it need not be home.
Google employees to work from home until 2021
The tech giant’s announcement will affect “nearly all” of its 200,000 employees, including contractors and full-time workers.
Japan wants workers to stay at home whenever possible
Japan’s economy minister also called on business leaders to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
WFH for Indian IT companies to continue through 2020
85% of the IT workforce in India have been working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Explore data, platforms and ecosystems
In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Turning crisis into opportunity: HR leaders, transform thyself
In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: A new era of EX and Communication
A slew of world’s leading HR thought-leaders will be delving into a new era of HR and the workplace at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Digital advisory boards go virtual
In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Zoom introduces touchscreen for remote working
The company’s latest product “Zoom for Home” is touted as combination of hardware and software designed for working remotely.
Amazon extends work-from-home policy to 2021
Amazon corporate employees will be allowed to continue working from home until January 8, as tech companies continue to implement remote working.
HR Tech Fest Asia Online 2020: What is the future of HR?
Join HR luminaries such as Dave Ulrich, Brian Sommer, Phil Fersht and Abhijit Bhaduri as they discuss the future of HR.
The core purpose of HR beyond the pandemic
In helping employees embrace the new norms, HR leaders must remember they are here to build the people who build the business.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Update your values for today’s world
In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Sumser: HR does not have all the answers – and that is ok!
While organisations are trying to plot their way around COVID-19, it is clear that nobody has a complete understanding of the situation.
Microsoft re-imagines virtual collaboration
New features in Microsoft Teams aim to make virtual interactions more organic and engaging for users.
SMBs in South-East Asia at high risk of crypto-mining
Countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam are experiencing some of the highest number of mining attempts globally.
Managing the new ‘blended’ workforce
During the pandemic, HR leaders are doing double duty looking after remote and on-site employees. Here’s how to make it all work.
Citi’s people form the cornerstone of its L&D approach
Citi’s Aditi Mahadevan tells HRM Asia how virtualisation is reshaping its L&D strategy, as the bank looks to be more diversified and inclusive.
Indonesian SMEs face obstacles in digitisation drive
Infrastructure and cost issues are hindering the efforts of SMEs trying to go digital, said the Indonesian government.
Averbook: 7 must-haves in your crisis communication plan
In terms of crisis, communication is key for any organisation and HR needs to own and drive the process, writes Jason Averbook.
Fujitsu offers 3 core principles for remote working
Under a new ‘Work Life Shift’ programme, the company’s Japanese workforce of 80,000 will work remotely whenever possible.
Who is leading your transition to remote working?
Deloitte South-East Asia’s Indranil Roy discusses the driving forces behind remote working, and how employees are being impacted.
Asia-Pacific top destination for global business expansion
A new CFO survey found that many businesses remain bullish despite the negative impact of COVID-19.
Bersin: 8 positives from the pandemic for HR leaders
Despite the gloom that is caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some positives to be taken out of it, says Josh Bersin.
Indian IT giants ponder WFH strategies
TCS is advocating to make WFH permanent, while Infosys prefers to explore a hybrid model of home and the office.
WFH set to be mandatory in the Philippines
A proposed new bill will require employers to offer work-from-home arrangements for their employees, and comes as lockdown measures continue.