The role of the CHRO in a post-pandemic era
Steve Wood, Vice President, APJ, Aruba, highlights three ways CHROs can tap into the enterprise network for a stronger HR approach in 2023.
Fostering a culture of sustainability starts with your people
Nathalie Huynh, Country HR Director, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Schneider Electric, highlights why organisations should prioritise sustainability in 2023.
Why the 9-to-5 work schedule may no longer be effective
Organisations should rethink how they manage traditional workhours to get the best out of employees who work from the office.
How to improve employee engagement and retention
Providing employees with career mobility opportunities can help organisations grow and retain their best employees.
How to master success and achieve more in 2023
Global speaker and author Shiv Khera highlights the three key skills that will bring about success in life and in the workplace.
What’s keeping CEOs in APAC up at night?
Business leaders are looking to redefine their priorities to focus on maximising value while driving profits in today’s challenging marketplace.
How to embrace diverse personalities and values in the workplace
Diversity is commonly understood to refer to visible differences, but it encompasses a much broader range of characteristics within the workplace.
Engage and retain frontline employees by improving EX
Frontline employees who feel a sense of belonging are less likely to resign, underscoring the importance of meeting their needs and preferences.
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.
Employees in SEA reluctant to speak up about mental health concerns
Organisations can do more to create a psychologically safe work environment that improves employee engagement, performance, and retention.
Firms in Japan expected to offer largest wage increment in 26 years
Firms are likely to offer pay hikes of 2.85%, consisting of a 1.08% increase in base salaries and a 1.78% increase in seniority-based pay.
Promoting workplace diversity and fairness in Singapore
In addition to legislation, employers are encouraged to play a more active role in creating an inclusive and fair work environment for their employees.
PropertyGuru names Disha Goenka Das as CMO
Her responsibilities as CMO include brand strategy, corporate communications, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Who are the Top Employers in the Asia-Pacific region for 2023?
Top Employers Institute has announced their 2023 APAC Top Employers, which are organisations that have achieved HR best practice excellence.
Darwinbox and Microsoft redefine the future of work
A new collaboration between the companies will provide solutions for organisations to acquire, develop, and empower employees more effectively.
The future of employees and what it means for your organisation
Tim Sackett will be at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to discuss the evolution of employees and how organisations can focus on their people.
Do you know what your employees want in their careers?
To help employees find a fulfilling career, organisations can start by understanding what different employees are prioritising at work.
Stop what you are doing and get up from your work desk
Taking regular breaks from prolonged sitting during work can help employees gain better physical and mental health.
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.
Twitter employees in Singapore told to work remotely
Elon Musk had earlier told employees to return to the office, a policy that is now called into question as he reportedly looks to close more offices globally.
More employees in Singapore expected to seek better pay in 2023
More employees are expected to request pay raises from their employers, while others will look for higher-paying positions.
Employees of South Korea’s Kakao reject calls to return to office
More than 50% of Kakao employees have reportedly joined the Krew Union in response to a mandated return to office this March.
Japan plans new family initiatives to support non-regular workers
Non-regular workers, self-employed individuals, and freelancers with children may soon be eligible for a child-rearing allowance.
CTW increases focus on ESG and sustainability
Richard Thompson has been appointed as the company’s Global Head of ESG and Employee Experience.
Leung Cheong Tai joins Kantar as CEO of Insight APAC business
Moving from GfK to Kantar, Leung will focus on leading Kantar’s regional team to develop relationships with its new and existing partners.
Manpower and higher costs remain core challenges for firms in Singapore
The business outlook for 2023 is more cautious, considering the challenges in manpower, wages and inflation that are anticipated to continue.
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.
People-centric approach underpins SABIC’s work culture
Abdulaziz Al-Oudan, EVP, Corporate Human Resources, SABIC, discusses the initiatives that make SABIC an employer of choice.
What can organisations learn from the mistakes employees make?
Henley Business School’s Professor Ben Laker highlights how organisations can foster a culture of learning through embracing mistakes.
Some employees in Malaysia still working longer than required hours
Complaints have been filed about employers violating the 45-hour workweek requirement to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).