How to successfully adjust to the post-pandemic workplace
EXCLUSIVE: Tableau shares some tips on how companies can successfully navigate the challenges of adjusting to a post-pandemic workplace
Importance of learning highlighted as remote work grows
Time spent learning on LinkedIn platform increased 144% in March and April, when Singapore entered into a ‘circuit breaker’ phase.
HRM Asia Special: How are companies returning to the workplace?
We spoke exclusively to companies in the region to find out how they are ensuring a safe return to the workplace for their employees.
Malaysian workforce calls for WFH to continue
A new KPMG survey indicates that 69% of workers in Malaysia want to continue working from home post MCO.
6 in 10 Singaporeans uncomfortable returning to workplace
Even as businesses and workplaces reopen, 59% of employees in Singapore said they are not comfortable with returning to their offices.
Indian workers staying at home despite easing of lockdown
The majority of employees from India’s top three IT companies are continuing to work from home as India’s Unlock 1 phase kicks into effect.
Bloomberg’s 3-pillar strategy: You, Team & Community
EXCLUSIVE: Melanie Coate, Bloomberg’s APAC Head of HR, explained the key components behind Bloomberg’s employee communications strategy
Zoom CEO: You can hire global talent without an office
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan said he will not have a single office if he starts his company today as he can hire talent from all over the world.
Shaping the new world of work
In the second part of a 2-part article, Steve Boese, president and co-founder of H3 HR Advisors, continues to pose the questions to ask of your HR function in order to seek more agile work approaches.
4 questions for business agility
In the first of a 2-part article, Steve Boese, president and co-founder of H3 HR Advisors, suggests four questions to ask of your HR function in order to seek more agile approaches to your work.
Malaysia’s MCO moves into recovery phase
Under the recovery phase, the majority of business activities and economic sectors will reopen in phases, with SOPs to be adhered to.
Injured while working at home? You should be compensated
Even as many employees in Singapore continue to work from home, they should be compensated for any work injuries at home.
MOM shuts 3 workplaces for asking staff back to office
14 employers in Singapore were also handed composition fines for not implementing adequate safe management measures.
Most Malaysian workers have returned to work
As of May 17, more than 65% of Malaysia’s workforce have returned to work, according to Malaysia’s finance minister.
COVID-19: A catalyst for a Redesign of Work
A new research by ADP reveals that workplace trends that were five years in the making, have arrived ahead of time.
Top 3 leadership lessons learnt during COVID-19
Audrey Cheong, Managing Director, FedEx Singapore, shares the leadership lessons she has learned in logistics and the crucial role they have played during COVID-19
9 in 10 employees face some level of anxiety from COVID-19
The latest survey also showed that employees are pleased with the way their leaders have stepped up to support them during the pandemic.
Bridging the existing data literacy gap in Southeast Asia
EXCLUSIVE: We spoke to Samir Bedi, Partner, People Advisory Services, EY, on what it takes to build a data-literate workforce.
Time for HR to create a new workforce experience
The latest survey from Leapgen, a global consultancy firm, examines how organisations need to create workforce experiences that works for today’s new model of work.
HR managers in India identify remote working as long-term goal
63% of HR managers in India said their organisations will continue to work virtually even when COVID-19 lockdown is lifted in the country.
MOM: Employees should continue WFH after circuit breaker
Employees in Singapore should go to the office only when there is no alternative and checks will be conducted to make sure companies comply.
Citi Singapore offers 6 principles for the return to workplace
The majority of Citi Singapore employees will continue to work from home until July, even as Singapore eases ‘circuit breaker’ measures on June 2.
More employees feel the need to be ‘always on’ at work
More employees in Singapore also find themselves working more after work hours and on weekends, according to the latest survey.
Google set for partial reopening of workplace
From July 6, Google buildings in more cities will reopen with 10% capacity, which will be increased to 30% by September.
Is remote working creating happier employees?
A new workforce survey found that employees are happier now than before COVID-19 struck.
Smart WFM expands into Asia with new Singapore office
The expansion follows considerable demand in Asia for workforce management (WFM) and HR services and software, said Smart WFM.
Cybercrime continues to be a threat as remote working grows
Organisations need to put a strong focus on security for remote working, said a new report from Verizon Business.
6 tips for managing a remote workforce
With remote working becoming a norm following the COVID-19 pandemic, you might need to make some changes to your management style.
5 key areas HR needs to focus on during COVID-19
HR policies and practices are constantly being reviewed and reshaped, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the way we work.
Facebook to embrace permanent remote work
The social media and tech giant expects half of its workforce to work remotely over the next five to 10 years.