More job applicants prioritise time in lieu for working overtime
When it comes to applying for positions in Australia, applicants are pushing for better time compensation if they work overtime.
Singapore upholds fair compensation in flexible work
Ministers have advocated for fair compensation, while challenging the notion of reduced pay on flexible work arrangements.
More working mothers demand support for better work-life balance
Organisations and employers can, and should, do more to help working mothers in South-East Asia achieve work-life balance.
DBS reimagines workspaces for the hybrid era
Erwin Chong is spearheading the bank’s pioneering approach to hybrid workspaces, emphasising employee-centric design and collaboration.
More flexible jobs on offer for new mothers in China
More Chinese provinces are encouraging organisations to create more flexible jobs for new mothers to encourage childbirth.
Singapore to unveil new scheme to support unemployed employees
A re-employment support scheme will be launched by the government in response to involuntary unemployment amid changing economic conditions.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: Employees first for a resilient future
To thrive in 2024 and beyond, organisations must prioritise the importance of human-centric policies and initiatives.
3 critical HR challenges that AI has not solved yet
HR faces diverse challenges in 2024: Navigating AI integration amidst hybrid work models, DE&I, and engaging Gen Z employees.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: Be future-ready and embrace change
The 23rd HR Tech Festival Asia kicked off in Singapore, exploring how HR can navigate change and shape the future of work.
HR Fest Awards 2024 crowns Asia’s best HR leaders and teams
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2024 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Asia 2024.
New FWA regulations in Singapore aim to foster workforce retention
New regulations ensure that flexible work requests are taken into consideration to maximise the potential and retention of its workforce.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: What’s happening on Day 2
The second day of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 continues, with more experts discussing pressing HR issues within APAC and beyond.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: What’s happening on Day 1
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 opens in Singapore today, featuring industry leaders and discussions on pressing HR issues.
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.