More organisations empowering HR leaders to do more
The expectation placed on leaders has increased over the last three years, although they are now given more opportunities to effect change.
Surging salaries in Hong Kong outpace cities in Guangdong province
High salary growth in Hong Kong is sparking turnover concerns and is foreshadowing a competitive year ahead for many organisations.
Women underrepresented in Malaysia’s private sector
Improving workplace amenities is one measure organisations in Malaysia can implement to encourage more women to return to the workforce.
Medibank initiates four-day workweek pilot programme
Dubbed “The Gift”, this initiative aims to revolutionise work practices, boost productivity, and prioritise employee wellbeing.
Amazon employees who defy RTO policies face termination
Amazon is reinforcing their return-to-office mandate for all employees, asking managers to fire those who do not comply.
Fostering dynamic and inclusive workplaces for employees
Organisations can use the concept of Workplace Experience Design (WXD) to create dynamic and inclusive workplaces, says Unispace’s Tim Larson.
Japan’s labour union pushes for pay hike in 2024
A 5% salary hike should be a bare minimum and better-performing firms should pay their employees more, said the country’s largest labour union.
Grief: What Human Resources needs to pay attention to
Why is grief so important to address, especially in the workplace? Two experts discuss their three-pronged solution to the matter.
Delhi sees rise in monthly minimum wages for unskilled employees
Employees working in the state capital are now some of the highest-earning in the country, according to the Delhi state government.
Eight-hour workday remains most prevalent in New Zealand
Female employees are more likely than their male counterparts to work less than 40 hours in a week, according to Stats NZ.
South Korea embraces AI’s transformation of labour market
South Korea’s Minister of Employment and Labour has urged firms to be ready for new technologies and has pledged more support for employees.
Creating a more inclusive workplace for unpaid caregivers in Australia
A new initiative looks to help employers better support employees who also have caregiving responsibilities alongside their paid jobs.
Singapore a top Asian destination for remote work
The country ranks high on digital and physical infrastructure, but is found wanting when it comes to metrics such as economic safety and cost of living.
Personality traits of founders play a crucial role in start-up success
Start-up founders with distinct personalities are more likely to succeed, and diverse founding teams further increase the odds.
Indonesia boosts its workforce through vocational training revival
To enhance the country’s labour force, the government is focusing on faster, demand-driven, and inclusive skill development.
C-Suite leaders embrace remote hiring to overcome skills shortages
More C-Suite leaders are reporting a rise in hiring remote employees due to a lack of resources, resulting in a more varied, capable workforce.
The biggest risk to cybersecurity? Employee burnout
With the rise of employee burnout threatening to push out more IT knowledge employees, leaders must lead by example to manage the crisis.
Asia-Pacific gears up for green jobs in low-carbon economy shift
Amid a green job surge and skills shift, proactive measures are vital for Asia-Pacific’s low-carbon economy transition, ADB says.
National Skills Agreement seeks to boosts Australia’s workforce
With effect from January 2024, the National Skills Agreement will channel A$12.6 billion to expand access to quality training.
Malaysia government encourages private sector to raise salaries
Malaysia’s private sector, despite experiencing strong profits, is urged to mirror the government’s action and uplift employee salaries.
Should existing employees interview their potential managers?
Employees should not be on the interview panel choosing potential new managers and leaders due to inherent bias, says a Senior Leader at Amazon.
Hybrid work benefits acknowledged, but tech support lags
Strategic IT investments boost top-performing organisations, while AI reshapes customer and employee experiences.
Japan struggles to address work-life balance issues
Japan’s insufficient sleep crisis is linked to daytime fatigue, reduced focus, and severe conditions like depression and anxiety.
Budget 2024 looks to speed up job growth, increase salaries
Efforts to boost the labour market in Malaysia will see a six-pronged solution to help increase employment for women, amongst other initiatives.
South Korea sees a rise in job growth and a fall in unemployment
South Korea saw its employment rise for the second consecutive month this year, with a 1.1% increase in employment from the year before.
CHRO Indonesia 2023: Where HR meets innovation and sustainability
Organised by HRM Asia, the event gathers HR leaders in Indonesia to discuss how they can successfully navigate the future of HR in 2024 and beyond.
More proactive strategies needed to improve employee mental health
Mental health disorders are straining individuals, employers, and society, leading to absenteeism and unemployment, a new study has found.
Purpose versus pay: What factors more when choosing a job?
Despite people valuing both meaningful work and salary, there is only one winner when employees are made to choose one over the other.
Employers in Malaysia looking beyond academic credentials when hiring
Having a degree or diploma is no longer the defining factor for a job seeker to gain employment, says Malaysia’s Economy Minister.
Can technology help HR finally confront gender inequality?
While technology has a role to play in combating gender inequality, organisations can leverage on technology to create more effective strategies.