Prioritising employee support in the shift to a net-zero economy
Affected employees need help in transitioning to new job opportunities and adapting to a new industry landscape, says an Australian non-profit.
Number of women working in Japan hits record high
Increasing gender equality remains a priority for Japan, where women have reached a 53.2% employment rate.
Employment among senior women grows in South Korea
As of June 2023, there are 1.91 million salaried women in their 60s in South Korea, which has contributed to a rise in female employment rates.
CEO pay is continuing to skyrocket: Do employees care?
While CEOs and their salaries are rising in recent times, should employees and, in turn the general public, be paying attention to how much they earn?
Employees in Malaysia lack opportunities to upskill and reskill
While employees in Malaysia recognise that upskilling and reskilling is essential, many are not receiving opportunities from their employers.
More women fall out of employment in Bangladesh
Rising adoption of new technology has seen Bangladesh’s working female population fall by more than two million in the last five years.
Treat employees like customers, starting with the hiring journey
Paul Thomas, Chief People and Culture Officer, Asia, SEEK, highlights why retaining the best talent starts during the recruitment process.
The next key pillar of HR: From human resources to human development
Fong Tuan Chen of Maybank speaks to HRM Asia about human development and explains what is delaying its implementation by organisations.
Petronas prioritises skill redeployment over layoffs
Amidst a changing energy landscape, Petronas is investing in its core portfolio and cleaner energy production.
Kellogg’s moves to remove credential requirements for job positions
The push to remove degree requirements for most job positions is part of Kellogg’s strategy to attract more job candidates from a wider talent pool.
Female employment rate hits all-time high in Australia
With more employees transitioning from part-time to full-time jobs, more than three million women are now enjoying full-time employment.
More managers choosing internal job candidates for new positions
Chosen ahead with external candidates with higher skills, internal candidates are also likely to show a higher level of effort after gaining promotion.
More employees choosing to stay in their current jobs
Layoff fears are driving employees to prioritise job stability over job hopping, with limited salary gains and increased stress serving as disincentives.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: Career flexibility and tech take centre stage
In the future of work, career flexibility is key, as is automating HR functions and exploring AI’s role in the workplace.
Race discrimination restricts access to leadership roles in Australia
Employers are showing bias and offering leadership positions to job applicants with English names over other ethnic minorities.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: HR transformation in the future of work
With the evolution of the workplace, HR leaders must recognise and embrace both opportunities and challenges.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2023: What’s happening on Day 2
Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 is jam-packed with presentations and innovations that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
Celebrating Asia’s top HR leaders and organisations
Winners of the HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 were recognised for setting the benchmark of excellence and innovation in the HR industry.
Employees in Singapore can expect slower wage growth this year
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has predicted slower wage growth, with uneven sectoral growth and skills mismatch contributing to hiring challenges.
Overconfidence in the workplace continues to widen gender pay gap
Employers need to find a more equal recruitment and promotion system to address inequalities in the workplace arising from men’s overconfidence.
Is Japan shifting away from lifetime employment?
A new report shows that creativity can be inculcated in employees lower in power when they are given time to engage in it more than once.
Taking proactive approaches to employee development
More organisations are now pivoting to a skills-based approach to people strategy, and are utilising AI and ML to meet the skills challenge.
How to best support your people in the new world of work
Rob Squires, VP, Regional Head of Asia and Japan, Ceridian, explains how organisations can cultivate a culture that allows their employees to thrive.
Organisations in Japan prioritise reskilling
Shifting to job-based employment helps firms identify desired skills and provides employees with opportunities for career advancements.
Redefining workforce agility and talent mobility
Cornerstone OnDemand’s new Opportunity Marketplace harnesses AI and transformational design to foster an agile and adaptable workforce.
How flexible work strategies can benefit both employer and employees
As working parents juggle work and parental obligations, more working parents in the UK want the option to work flexibly.
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.