Hong Kong not implementing FWAs across all organisations
The city will not be employing hybrid work arrangements on a government-level due to various reasons.
Calls for strong flexible work laws in Malaysia
A labour group in Malaysia has stressed the need to revise regulations, citing employer dominance in work arrangement decisions.
Malaysia enacts flexible working arrangements for employees
Malaysia’s Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim has reaffirmed employees’ rights to flexible work arrangements and urged for employers’ compliance.
Singapore mandates formal FWA request process for employers
Employers must give their decision on any flexible work arrangement request within two months, with an explanation given for rejection.
FWAs disrupt creativity and innovation, says Nike CEO
Nike’s CEO has attributed the organisation’s lack of success these last few years to employees having to work remotely.
Cultivating connection and trust across distributed teams
The pandemic disrupts tech workplace culture, with asynchronous work and remote community building emerging as essential for success.
South Korean conglomerates intensify efforts to support working parents
Amid South Korea’s declining fertility rates, major organisations like Samsung, Hyundai, LG and POSCO are enhancing support for working parents.
Leading the way with Power Talk at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024
Venture to the Power Talk Stage and learn great topics and subjects from organisations in 20 minutes for two days at the festival.
Mental health compensation granted by Japanese labour office
A woman in her 50s from Yokohama has been granted compensation for developing a mental disorder due to remote work overtime.
Aligning organisational wellbeing with strategic vision in Asia-Pacific
Asia’s work culture is undergoing transformation as firms adapt to a hybrid, multigenerational workforce to support employees.
HR innovations reshaping the work landscape
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024’s Work Reimagined content theatre offers expert strategies for growth and workplace transformation.
South Asia’s job availability cannot meet working population’s demands
Job availability within South Asia is unable to meet the rising number of employees entering the job market, says World Bank.
More employees in Singapore eye shorter workweek
More employees in Singapore are showing stronger desires for more flexibility in their work arrangements and time.
FWAs can help reduce traffic congestion issues in the Philippines
The adoption of hybrid work arrangements in the country can help reduce economic losses that can amount to PHP6 billion by 2030.
More employees seek modernised offices for better work collaboration
More organisations and employees recognise the need to change office workspaces to accommodate shifting priorities and work habits.
Leadership strategies in 2024 for CHROs and their organisations
The CHRO Symposium at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 will be the place to be for CHROs looking to explore trends in HR.
Flexible work arrangements prevail among organisations in New Zealand
Organisations in New Zealand are embracing flexible work with four out of five offering flexible hours and over two-fifths allowing remote work.
Gen Z is struggling with in-person interactions. How HR can help
Following the push to bring employees back into offices, nearly half of Gen Z employees say they have had uncomfortable interactions with colleagues.
Dell to implement a stricter RTO mandate for employees
Employees who choose to work remotely full-time will be ineligible for promotions or new roles, per Dell’s new policy.
Business agility: The golden key to a future-proof workforce
Business agility can unlock the potential for a workforce capable of addressing any challenge, suggests Kris Wadia.
Citadines Science Park Singapore: A lush oasis
The west of Singapore welcomes Ascott’s newest property, in a location prime for lifestyles for the busy working traveller or first-time tourist.
Recreating the ‘watercooler effect’ to boost innovation and culture
Not constantly being in the office does not mean that organisations cannot boost employee engagement and build culture in a hybrid work setting.
Cognizant latest firm in India to ask employees to return back to the office
The firm’s CEO has asked its India-based employees to work onsite in the office three times a week, calling this new hybrid model,”the future of work”.
Forget fixed hours and embrace flexibility
Job van der Voort, CEO and Co-Founder of Remote, elaborates on the transformative power of asynchronous work for global organisations.
Remote work drives increased workforce diversity
A surge in remote work for parents and people with disabilities has narrowed the participation gap with the general workforce.
Employees in New Zealand want to work remotely more often
While more employees want to work remotely more often, many cannot do so because of mandated onsite workdays and hesitance from employers.
Flexible work prized highly amongst female employees in 2024
Female employees are also prioritising factors like pay transparency and the prevention of sex harassment when it comes to finding new employers.
Why Singapore is a global destination for digital nomads
With more talent travelling in from overseas, Singapore remains attractive as a global destination for talented digital nomads.
Flexibility and relationship-building driving Dell’s hybrid work policy
To encourage and rebuild in-person connection, Dell employees must now work from the office for at least three days a week.
Six key workforce trends to watch out for in 2024
In the face of technological advancement, upskilling and development will be critical to ensure an equitable future of work.