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.
Grab provides agility for driver-partners to grow career paths

Among a lineup of new training and career support initiatives is a new training programme developed in collaboration with Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
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
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.
Most countries set for recession in 2020

The World Bank paints a bleak picture of economic uncertainty as the world economy faces worst recession in 80 years.
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.
Gojek receives investment boost from Facebook and PayPal

Investment will help grow South-east Asia’s digital economy and accelerate digital payments adoptions among small businesses.
Overcoming the Big-T challenge

Sunil Puri, Head of Asia-Pacific Research, Center for Creative Leadership, explains why and how boards in Asia can ramp up their tech-savvy quotient.
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.
South Korea unveils US$29 billion stimulus budget

Saving jobs is one of the key objectives of the third supplementary budget released by South Korea this year.
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.
Is remote working creating happier employees?

A new workforce survey found that employees are happier now than before COVID-19 struck.
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.
Singapore’s COVID-19 support measures rise to nearly S$100 billion

The $33 billion Fortitude Budget is the fourth budget introduced this year by the Singapore Government, and will be focused on jobs.
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.
Qualtrics names Brigid Archibald as new managing director, APJ

Archibald replaces Bill McMurray, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, and will be based in the US.
What’s next for Payroll compliance in wake of COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic is set to change many functions of HR, and one of them is Payroll. How can organisations adapt to the changes?
Employee engagement in the new world of work

Speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Lorna Borenstein, CEO and Founder of Grokker, says employers must rethink how they engage their people.
Talent Experience is the strategic priority in a world of remote work

To survive and thrive in the new world of work, organisations will need more agile processes, workflows and people.
AFL increases monetisation opportunities

The AFL has implemented a new LMS system, which is powered by the Totata Learn and Androgogic Totara Plus suite of products.
WorkVue launched to help organisations improve agility and resilience

The AI-driven software enables organisations to deconstruct jobs, evaluate work alternatives and reconfigure tasks into new, more optimal jobs.
Organisations urged to prioritise employee well-being

A new Mercer study said companies need to rethink their approach to mental well-being as a return to the workplace looms.
Steve Boese: Make decisions for the long-term

Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Steve Boese cautioned organisations on how their actions during the COVID-19 pandemic will shape their future.
A new blueprint for HR: The next wave of HR transformation

Speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Gaurava Sahi, Expert Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, urged the HR industry to start thinking differently.