Japan faces shortfall of employees to meet labour demand by 2040
In the face of labour shortages, Japan wants to reverse the decline in the birth rate while remaining cautious about long-term reliance on immigration.
Less educated young employees in Singapore lack training opportunities
Employers in Singapore are more likely to financially support the training needs of employees who are more educated, a new study has found.
Flexibility and technology key for remote work to succeed
With the right support, remote and in-office employees can perform tasks of similar quality and quantity, according to the University of Missouri.
Employees in New Zealand want more WFH opportunities
Aspirations for flexible work arrangements and a better quality of life are motivators for New Zealanders to choose to work from home.
Building a distributed workforce for organisational success
Jane Lee, Head of Asia-Pacific Sales at Remote, highlights the importance of building a global talent marketplace to attract and retain the best talent.
Amazon employees remain divided over return-to-office policy
A group of employees have rallied behind the call to return to office, after a bigger group had rejected Amazon’s attempts to wind down remote work.
Adhere to 45-hour workweek, employers in Malaysia told
Urging compliance, Malaysia’s HR Minister has also called for better salaries to keep high-skilled employees in the country.
Employees in the UK call for shorter workweek
Employees who participated in a four-day work week trial want the arrangement to stay and their employers are ready to oblige.
More job opportunities available for fresh graduates in Singapore
Nearly 94% of university graduates in Singapore secured employment within six months of graduation in 2022, of which 87.5% were full-time roles.
APAC led strong global hiring trends in 2022
Global hiring grew across many regions in the world, with the majority of job roles designed to be performed remotely, according to a new Deel report.
Return to work…in a new city, Walmart tells employees
Walmart’s technology employees face relocation and more frequent in-person work as the retail giant closes offices in three cities.
Workplace flexibility is king, but many employers are falling short
Flexibility working is crucial for retaining employees, but they need more control over their working arrangements to make the most of hybrid work.
South Korea’s job market growth slows to lowest level in two years
Job growth in South Korea hit a two-year low in January 2023 with 411,000 jobs added, marking the smallest on-year growth since March 2021.
Demand for talent in India expected to remain strong in 2023
Despite a cautious approach to hiring, many organisations in India are expected to add to their headcount in 2023.
Striking the right balance between in-person and remote work
Despite employees’ desire for flexibility, Ajay Banga, former Mastercard CEO, says in-person work remains crucial to building personal connections.
Return to office work gains momentum in Japan
More organisations operating in Tokyo are planning to rent more office space to allow employees to return to the office.
Employees in Japan allowed to pursue side careers
More firms in Japan are allowing their employees to take on second jobs to foster skills development and gain opportunities for career advancement.
Remote work leads to increased productivity
Employees working from home are using the time saved from not having to commute on increasing their productivity, says a new report.
More employees in Singapore chose to change jobs in 2022
The rise in career mobility is attributed to more employment opportunities and is most prevalent among employees aged 30 and below.
Is flexibility the solution for the future workplace?
Flexible working arrangements (FWAs) can help increase productivity and retain talent, but organisations need more support to implement them.
The Philippines plans more support for growing freelance workforce
A bill filed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian aims to provide freelance workers with better protection and social services.
Unemployment remains low despite drop in jobs in Australia
Vacancies remain at historically high levels in Australia, indicating strong employment and a healthy labour market.
How to improve employee engagement and retention
Providing employees with career mobility opportunities can help organisations grow and retain their best employees.
Employees in Singapore seek new employment opportunities in 2023
Employees are also recognising the importance of upgrading their skills and learning new ones to expand their career options.
Casting a wider net: Acquiring the best talent beyond borders
Deel’s Karen Ng highlights why employers are going beyond their shores in search of the right talent and the role Deel is playing to support them.
Job additions in South Korea hit 22-year high
The country is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels with an addition of 816,000 jobs in 2022, the highest increase recorded in 20 years.
Josh Bersin: Let’s talk about layoffs and how to handle them
Josh Bersin discusses how organisations can manage layoffs more effectively, even in uncertain economic times.
Adopting a holistic approach to job satisfaction beyond remuneration
Chew Siew Mee, Managing Director of JobStreet by SEEK, highlights what employers need to offer to encourage talent to join, and stay with their firms.
Flexibility for employees in India as hybrid work set to stay
Despite concerns over a surge of COVID-19 cases in the country, many organisations are not deviating from existing hybrid work policies.
Creating a healthier, happier and more productive workplace in 2023
Improvements to hybrid work and workplaces adding social aspects to bring people together are some of the workplace trends that can be expected in 2023.