WFH employees to be prioritised for vaccination in the Philippines
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) is urging the government to include employees who work from home in its A4 vaccination priority list.
Decoding the priorities that will shape the future of work
Day 2 of HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 examined key workforce issues such as skills building, remote work management, leadership and employee wellbeing.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021: What’s happening on Day 1
Join Asia’s largest HR network to connect, network, discover and share ideas on issues such as HR tech, workforce management and the future of work.
Bringing organisations into the future of work
As organisations look to navigate past the pandemic and into an era of a redesigned workforce, what are the key priorities facing HR leaders?
Singapore businesses required to report on-site staff numbers
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has asked business owners to provide the number of staff on-site in their workplaces.
Technocracy: Leaving no employee behind
Diana Spalding, Head of Apps, Oracle Singapore, explains why organisations need to look beyond old ways of working and create a workplace technocracy.
More financial firms in Taiwan move to remote working
The move to remote work comes as an increasingly number of COVID-19 infections are reported in Taiwan.
Harnessing technology to build a future-capable workforce
What is the next big shift in HR Tech, that will allow organisations to successfully build future-capable workforces?
Building a future-capable workforce powered by EX and technology
An upcoming webinar from SAP SuccessFactors will provide insights into how HR leaders can successfully pivot to build a future-capable workforce.
Help for working parents as Singapore schools move to home-based learning
As all schools start full home-based learning (HBL) from today, parents who cannot work from home have to find alternative arrangements.
Prolonged pandemic worsens gender gap in Japan
A Cabinet Office panel has concluded that a prolonged pandemic is likely to cause the gender gap to widen, and urged the government to act.
Remote work will democratise opportunities for everyone
Globalization Partners’ Charles Ferguson explains why the rise of the remote workforce may help level the playing field on a global scale.
Singapore raises wage support for F&B sector to 50%
The government will co-pay wages of local employees up to the first S$4,600 of gross monthly wages during the period in which dining-in is prohibited.
Philippine senator seeks to get seniors to be digital-ready for WFH
Senator Grace Poe has urged for educational programmes to help seniors work from home (WFH) instead of leaving their homes during the pandemic.
Firms in Japan still not adopting teleworking enough, survey shows
Companies in Miyagi, Osaka, and Hyōgo Prefectures were asked to adopt remote work arrangements to control the spread of COVID-19.
Singapore tightens COVID-19 measures, WFH as default
From May 16 to June 13, the size of group gatherings allowed will be cut from five people to two as employees are told to WFH whenever possible,
Taking a workforce view to predict the future of work
What are the key trends and developments that will impact how organisations plan a successful transition into the future of work?
Tokyo government promotes WFH with subsidies to companies
Financial incentives are offered to businesses that implement work from home (WFH) schemes to lower the number of people who commute to work.
How to set up a successful hybrid work model
Telstra’s Alex Badenoch, who will be speaking at HR Tech Fest Connect 2021, gives some tips on how organisations can make remote work a success.
Identifying the key trends and priorities defining HR and work tech
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 will provide key insights that will allow organisations to plan for a successful workplace transformation.
Decoding the top priorities facing HR leaders today
Anita Lettink, a keynote presenter at HR Tech Fest Connect 2021, gives some tips on defining organisations’ post-pandemic approach to work.
Rethinking employee engagement and wellbeing for a hybrid workforce
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 will provide key insights into how organisations can more effectively manage their employees’ mental health and wellbeing.
WFH as default to stop COVID-19 in India, says industry body
Firms should review operations and minimise the use of in-person manpower, limiting it to critical operations or activities required by law.
Australia sees rise in telework despite easing restrictions
Larger businesses were twice as likely to have introduced remote working arrangements in response to COVID-19 as compared to smaller firms.
Singapore cuts back number of staff allowed in the office
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, employers need to reduce the number of staff in the office from the current 75% back to 50%.
What’s next for the future of work: Building a futureproof workforce
Organisations can build futureproof workforces by leaping forward in iterative ways and, strengthening the skills and capabilities that are critical for success.
Japan incentivises migration out of Tokyo without staff changing jobs
The government is encouraging workers to relocate to less-populated areas of the country while still employed by businesses based in Tokyo.
Building mental resilience critical to tackle WFH-led mental stressors
A campaign will be held in September by healthcare institutions and agencies in Singapore to share best practices on how to build workers’ mental resilience.
Singapore launches tripartite standard for work-life balance
To help workers achieve a better work-life balance, the Tripartite Standard on Work-Life Harmony (TSWLH) has been launched.
How to succeed in the era of hybrid workforce management
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 will provide key insights into how HR leaders can be successful in a new era of hybrid workforce management.