Going remote for good? 5 tips to keep employees at the heart of your decision
In the process of organisational transformation, putting people first gives you the greatest chance at sustainable success.
Embracing organisation culture, delivering positive experience
With the firm belief that happy employees lead to happy guests, Ramada and Days Hotels by Wyndham Singapore is focused on fostering a positive organisational culture.
What does WFH really mean in Malaysia?
The Malaysian Employers Federation has called for more clarity on the government’s work-from-home (WFH) directive.
10 practices to drive business outcomes in your COVID response
The Josh Bersin Academy is recommending organisations follow these best practices for business success.
HR’s biggest new challenge? Getting the priorities straight
If you haven’t reexamined your HR priorities, now is the time to do so, says HR Tech keynote speaker Jason Averbook.
Presentation by Oracle’s Shaakun Khanna
Shaakun Khanna, Oracle’s Head of HCM Applications Strategy, talks about how the workforce can navigate the new normal.
9 in 10 employees in Singapore see urgent need to reskill
A survey by UOB also showed that older workers in Singapore are more worried about losing their jobs and becoming redundant in the job market.
Sumser: Predicting the next closure—is it possible?
You can prepare all you want, but will you be able to predict the coming of the next big office closure?
Malaysia employees who work from home must be paid in full
Employees who are required to work from home during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) must be paid their full salaries.
Here’s how employers can avoid losing talented women during the pandemic
The ongoing pandemic is negatively affecting women in the workforce, but it doesn’t have to be that way, says one D&I professional.
More than half of working adults globally fear losing jobs: Survey
The survey, which involved more than 12,000 working adults in 27 countries, showed wide variations of job-loss concern between countries.
Cathay Pacific announces 5,900 job cuts
The Hong Kong carrier is also planning to make changes to the contracts of its pilots and cabin crew as part of its restructuring.
How HR can manage through change and embrace opportunities
Jason Averbook will be a keynote speaker at the virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, which is taking place from October 27-30.
Vietnam set for modest growth in 2020
Despite the impact of the COVID-19, Vietnam and Myanmar are the only two countries in ASEAN that are expected to register positive growth this year.
Businesses in the Philippines receive payment deferment
The move comes as about 90,000 businesses in the country remain closed due to the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by the government.
What is HR’s role in advancing D&I?
Dr Tolonda Tolbert will be speaking at the virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, which is taking place from October 27-30.
More help for Singapore companies to retain employees and pay salaries
The latest tranche of payouts in the Jobs Support Scheme is designed primarily to help employers pay the wages of about 1.9 million local employees.
SMEs in Malaysia receive financial incentive to go digital
SMEs can receive up to a maximum of RM$5,000 to support their investment in digitisation, as Malaysia looks to speed up digital transformation.
How to keep the spotlight on purpose as the pandemic drags on
Purpose, supported by technology, can help move organizations through crisis, says HR Tech keynoter Stacia Garr.
Employers may cut wages to save jobs, says National Wages Council
Companies in Singapore have been given the green light to temporarily cut wages to avoid and minimize retrenchments.
Philippines employers not allowed to defer 13th month pay
Employees in the Philippines must be given their 13th month pay even if their companies are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Malaysia firms in “red zones” urged to work from home
In a bid to curb a further outbreak of COVID-19, companies in the “red zones” are urged to allow employees to work from home.
5 tips for making smart, ethical HR tech decisions
HR thought-leader John Sumser cautions HR to not hurry decision-making on these increasingly complex issues.
Resiliency has never been more important
Marcus Buckingham will be speaking at the virtual HR Tech Conference, which is taking place from October 27-30.
Singapore to implement “Right to Disconnect” law?
Besides reducing the risk of burnout, a “Right to Disconnect” law can also help to improve productivity, argued a Labour Minister in Singapore
Thailand pushes ahead with reopening plans
A new scheme will allow tourists to visit designated areas within some Thai provinces as the country prepares to allow more tourists back into the country.
Economic contraction slows down in Singapore
The phased reopening of the economy following Singapore’s circuit breaker is helping the recovery efforts of some sectors.
HR Tech 2020 drives HR success through technology
The completely virtual event, which will be taking place from October 27-30, will aim to help organisations make critical HR system decisions.
Job vacancies in Singapore’s retail sector not picked up
Only 21% of the job and training opportunities available in the retail sector since April this year have been taken up, says Singapore’s MOM.
What is the impact of prolonged uncertainty on HR technology?
John Sumser will be speaking at the virtual HR Tech Conference, which is taking place from October 27-30.