Is remote working creating happier employees?

A new workforce survey found that employees are happier now than before COVID-19 struck.
Smart WFM expands into Asia with new Singapore office

The expansion follows considerable demand in Asia for workforce management (WFM) and HR services and software, said Smart WFM.
Japanese employee fired for being out of frame in video call

Besides being told his chin was out of frame and his knee was seen on screen, he was also wearing a cardigan during one of the video calls.
Malaysia employers to provide accommodation for foreign workers

Employers in Malaysia will be given a three-month grace period to make arrangements before enforcement starts on September 1.
Cybercrime continues to be a threat as remote working grows

Organisations need to put a strong focus on security for remote working, said a new report from Verizon Business.
6 tips for managing a remote workforce

With remote working becoming a norm following the COVID-19 pandemic, you might need to make some changes to your management style.
Singapore’s COVID-19 support measures rise to nearly S$100 billion

The $33 billion Fortitude Budget is the fourth budget introduced this year by the Singapore Government, and will be focused on jobs.
5 key areas HR needs to focus on during COVID-19

HR policies and practices are constantly being reviewed and reshaped, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the way we work.
Nearly half of Hong Kong employees actively looking for new job

The latest survey also shows that more than eight in 10 Hong Kong employees are concerned about job security this year.
Facebook to embrace permanent remote work

The social media and tech giant expects half of its workforce to work remotely over the next five to 10 years.
Qualtrics names Brigid Archibald as new managing director, APJ

Archibald replaces Bill McMurray, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, and will be based in the US.
What’s next for Payroll compliance in wake of COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic is set to change many functions of HR, and one of them is Payroll. How can organisations adapt to the changes?
Employee engagement in the new world of work

Speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Lorna Borenstein, CEO and Founder of Grokker, says employers must rethink how they engage their people.
Talent Experience is the strategic priority in a world of remote work

To survive and thrive in the new world of work, organisations will need more agile processes, workflows and people.
AFL increases monetisation opportunities

The AFL has implemented a new LMS system, which is powered by the Totata Learn and Androgogic Totara Plus suite of products.
WorkVue launched to help organisations improve agility and resilience

The AI-driven software enables organisations to deconstruct jobs, evaluate work alternatives and reconfigure tasks into new, more optimal jobs.
Organisations urged to prioritise employee well-being

A new Mercer study said companies need to rethink their approach to mental well-being as a return to the workplace looms.
Steve Boese: Make decisions for the long-term

Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Steve Boese cautioned organisations on how their actions during the COVID-19 pandemic will shape their future.
LinkedIn connecting and strengthening online communities

The new LinkedIn Virtual Events solution provides a tighter integration between existing features on LinkedIn Live, LinkedIn Events and LinkedIn Pages.
Singapore companies insufficiently prepared for cyber-attacks

Despite majority of people working remotely due to the pandemic, companies in Singapore are insufficiently prepared for cyber-attacks.
Employees told to continue telecommuting “to the maximum extent”

As Singapore exits the circuit breaker on June 1, employers are urged to continue allowing telecommuting “to the maximum extent”.
John Sumser: Building fully data-driven decision processes

Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, John Sumser described the “incredible opportunity” for companies to build a fully data-driven decision process for the future.
A new blueprint for HR: The next wave of HR transformation

Speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Gaurava Sahi, Expert Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, urged the HR industry to start thinking differently.
More investment required to reinvent workforce

A new Deloitte study found that only 16% of business leaders expect to significantly increase investment in the continual reinvention of the workforce over the next three years.
5 tips to help recruiters survive the COVID-19 crisis

You can’t develop a perfect plan, but you can take many steps that will help your organization emerge from the pandemic with fewer battle wounds.
Jason Averbook: The Now of Work

Speaking exclusively at HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, Jason Averbook urged organisations to embrace the new Now of Work by changing how they think and work.
Are companies equipped to return to the workplace?

The World Health Organisation urged businesses to develop action plans before allowing employees back to the workplace.
Josh Bersin: The big reset in HR Tech

Speaking exclusively at the HR Tech Fest Connect, Josh Bersin discusses how the HR technology market will evolve in this new world of work.
EFMD announces Excellence in Practice Gold Award Winners

The EFMD EiP Awards recognise outstanding client-supplier partnerships in Leadership, Professional, Talent & Organisational Development.
Swingvy launches in Taiwan and launches new payroll product

The Samsung-backed HR Tech startup now serves over 8,000 clients across Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia, and plans to continue its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region.