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.
Japan’s unemployment rate fell in November
The economy and pandemic resurgence, however, have reportedly led organisations in Japan to be more cautious about hiring.
South Korean internet platform ends remote working policy
Depending on the state of the pandemic in the country, all employees are required to return to the office starting next March.
Citigroup allows employees to work remotely for final two weeks of 2022
To benefit from this move, employees must already be working remote for a few days a week and must stay in their country of employment.
New initiative empowers Singapore firms to develop future leaders
The Singapore Global Executive Programme (SGEP) is designed to nurture a new generation of local organisations and talent.
Employees in Melbourne commute less frequently to city for work
Most employees still work two days a week or more from home, the Melbourne CBD Return to Office Survey for December found.
SMEs rank survival and expansion as top challenges
Talent acquisition and retention is also one of the biggest challenges faced by SMEs around the world, reported the World Economic Forum.
Looking ahead: What are the priorities for CHROs in 2023?
Organised by HRM Asia, CHRO Series Malaysia will address how CHROs can navigate their organisations through the challenges in a post-pandemic era.
WFH policy in the Philippines spurs demand for office spaces
More businesses in the Philippines are expanding to provincial locations and establishing offices outside Metro Manila.
UK rolls out new initiative for flexible work
In a new government initiative to make flexible working the default, employees in the UK will have more control over when, where, and how they work.
Increasing hybrid work transforms firms in Australia
Employee experience and overall business processes are changing as employees embrace remote work post-pandemic.
Hybrid work arrangement still prevalent among office workers
Commuting patterns have not returned to pre-COVID levels as organisations continue to offer hybrid work.
Work flexibility can address employee burnout
Flexible schedules can reduce burnout, increase employee engagement and loyalty, and promote business success.
Samsung moves to establish and strengthen flexible work culture
The South Korean tech giant has opened six co-working spaces to provide a hybrid work environment for employees.
Value of hybrid work may overtake pay increase
Recent research has shown that employees would choose a hybrid work arrangement over any pay increase offered by their employer.
South Korea registers 19th consecutive month of job growth
Employment in South Korea reached 28.38 in September, up 707,000 from last year, marking the largest year-on-year growth since 1999.
Return to office and “work from anywhere”, Google tells employees
Providing more flexibility and time off are some of the ways Google is using to lure staff back to the office.
Employers in the Philippines urged to adopt alternative workplace schemes
The telecommuting law in the Philippines has been revised to ensure flexible work arrangements without compromising employees’ productivity.