This has allowed a particular startup to hire from a large pool of talent, with 95% of staff working from other locations.
Under a new set of government guidelines, by 2024, employers must consider staff requests for flexible work arrangements fairly and properly.
The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 enhances protection against discrimination, safeguards well-being, and offers flexible work options for workers.
Organisations are increasingly seeking flexible ways of working that prioritise the well-being of employees.
Besides offering attractive salaries and wages, how else can organisations retain employees when there is a shortage of talent?
Achievers' Matt Seadon shares the biggest questions that HR leaders will have to tackle in 2022 as they shape and redefine the post-pandemic workplace
Hybrid working would likely become a permanent feature of the public sector workforce, according to the Office of the Clerk of Parliament.
Amid a spike in Omicron transmission, the WFH policy needs to be implemented with more flexibility, says the Labour Institute Indonesia.
With 2022 likely to be the year of hybrid work, organisations need to develop and introduce effective hybrid work strategies and policies.
Under more relaxed measures, only workers from some industries are allowed to return straight to work after recording a negative rapid antigen test.
The country believes that the approach to workplace flexibility should be inclusive, as remote working is not practical for all types of workers.
A survey has shown that the majority of businesses in Malaysia are opting to continue with the hybrid model of on-site and remote working.
The Central government has started discussions to set rules to regulate work from home (WFH) amid rising cases of the Omicron variant in the country.
There are about 220,000 people working as gig workers for online platforms, which account for 8.5% of the country’s total workers.
As hybrid work becomes increasingly prevalent, Qualtrics highlights how organisations can better manage EX programmes.
Creating a people-centric workforce experience that reinforces organisational purpose and culture will be a key HR objective in 2022.
Rob Squires, VP for Sales, Asia Pacific and Japan, Ceridian, why organisations need to prioritise EX to retain talent.
Working from home would remain part of the way the public service will operate in the future, said the Public Service Commissioner
The government had earlier urged businesses to help achieve its target of cutting commuters by 70% and to support telework as an alternative.
HRM Asia’s CHRO Online Series 2021 will kick off on October 28 with CHRO Indonesia discussing how HR is taking the lead in shaping the future of work.
HR Tech Asia Online 2021 drew to a successful conclusion with a closer look at the future of work in South-East Asia.
Day 2 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will provide key insights into workforce issues such as leadership and hybrid workforces.
Taking place from September 21-23, HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will provide new ideas and key insights to build HR’s roadmap for 2022.
A survey found that over 43% of companies did not see their level of productivity affected by remote work.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will highlight how organisations need to rethink talent management strategies as the workplace continues to evolve.
Only a minority support the views that people would miss their co-workers, be less productive and become burned out by flexible working.
Major employer groups have called for revived powers to reduce workers’ hours, stand staff down and direct people to take annual leave.
Government workers who work from home due to the pandemic can claim for internet expenses of P75-300 (US$1.5-6.1) per month.
This month’s People at Work 2021 focus is on Gen Z employees starting careers during one of the most disruptive events to hit in the modern workplace.
With forward-looking initiatives that are focused on flexibility and adaptability, the life insurer is forging the way in building a future-ready workforce.