Workplaces in Australia urged to prioritise wellbeing
Organisations of varying sizes experience disparities in psychological safety and training perceptions among their employees.
HR 2024: Embracing tech, trust, and diversity for success
HRM Asia delves into key trends and priorities shaping workforce management in 2024 with insights from industry leaders.
HR leaders unite at CHRO Singapore to reimagine the future of work
Opening tomorrow, CHRO Singapore will equip HR leaders with transformative strategies and tech insights to navigate 2024.
Work-life balance a priority for employees in Thailand
Employees in Thailand continue to seek jobs that push for work-life balance and wellbeing, and leaders can do more to push for organisational change.
Singapore revamps national AI strategy for global leadership
The National AI Strategy 2.0 focuses on talent development and infrastructure to position the country at the forefront of the evolving AI landscape.
Harnessing employee feedback for organisational success
Thriving organisations embrace continuous learning and improvement through a culture of free-flowing employee feedback.
More employees working onsite amidst return to office mandates
More leaders are urged to create positive hybrid work experiences to encourage more people back to the office, as the number of people working onsite rises.
EVP as the MVP: How to use benefits to keep talent
Atlas Consolidated’s Tanisha Kochhar talks about the importance of creating a benefits package driven by a compelling employee value proposition.
Leveraging gender diversity in the workplace for business success
Gender balance fuels job satisfaction and productivity and reduces turnover while cultivating a happier, more engaged workforce.
Strategic shifts for return-to-office success
Gartner cautions against hasty office returns, stressing the need for purpose and transparency to impact productivity and retention.
Job availability in Malaysia rises to record heights
The number of job vacancies available in Malaysia rose above the number from earlier this year to record heights in the second quarter of 2023.
Amid the AI craze, do not forget about employee wellbeing
Steve Boese discusses the importance of the wellbeing of employees, and how AI’s impact should not let employers neglect the care of employees.
Surge in mental health issues among younger employees in Japan
Younger employees’ mental health struggles, exacerbated by pandemic-induced stressors, highlight a concerning trend in workplace wellbeing.
Singapore’s labour market faces challenges amid economic headwinds
The country’s labour market remains resilient with an expected boost in real income growth next year amid easing inflation.
Employee email privacy dispute rejected in Australia
An ex-employee’s complaint alleging private information access on a work laptop was dismissed in Australia for not violating privacy laws.
Creating a fun work environment for hybrid work employees
Fun can be availed to employees in hybrid work if managers are able to exemplify the behaviour and not force it onto their teams.
Employees in Singapore embrace remote relocation
Nearly one-third of Singapore’s workforce anticipate remote work from anywhere in the world within five years.
Job redesign: Why the four-day workweek could be the answer
Josh Bersin’s study unveils the four-day workweek’s impact on wellbeing, productivity, and business growth amid the shift to hybrid work.
Pilot run for progressive wage model in Malaysia to start next year
The pilot run will involve 1,000 organisations, and the effects of the pilot will be used to evaluate the success of implementing the wage model in Malaysia.
Employee error the biggest cause of cyber-security issues in Asia-Pacific
A significant number of cybersecurity issues in multiple organisations were caused by employee error, research has found.
Engaging employees to help unblock better heart health in Asia
Novartis’ Ruth Kuguru discusses how the organisation is leading a heart health initiative, and its vital link to employee engagement and wellbeing.
Firms in Japan raise wages by record amount in 2023
An increase in monthly pay marks a significant economic shift and emphasises the importance of wage increases in Japan.
Five ways to save a faltering transformation
By taking thoughtful, timely actions, leaders can turn transformation setbacks into opportunities for growth and success.
Shaping the future of work through innovation and inclusivity
HR leaders will unite at CHRO Singapore to shape the future of work, exploring innovation, tech, and inclusivity for organisational transformation.
Employees in Australia deem working from home “costly’
As the number of employees working remotely rises, so do expenses incurred that have to be covered by the employee instead of the employer, research says.
Enhancing the human touch in HR through tech
Workforce Singapore’s Gillian Woo highlights job-redesign, including leveraging automation and the human touch in redesigning work.
Malaysia boosts training placements to tackle youth employment
TalentCorp reinforces its commitment to combat graduate unemployment with comprehensive internship frameworks.
Employees in Japan take more paid leave in 2022
Amidst progress in Japan’s workforce taking more paid leave, challenges loom as the government aims for a 70% utilisation rate by 2025.
South Korea increases job hiring this year, youth hiring falls
The country sees an increase in paid employees this year, but also sees a decline in hiring younger employees in their 20s or younger.
ADP and Convera partner to deliver a streamlined payroll solution
The partnership will offer organisations an integrated platform for efficient, compliant, and secure global payroll operations.