Organisations urged to prioritise CSR despite increased investments
To become responsible and successful businesses, organisations must make long-term commitments to CSR, said Skillsoft in a new report.
Inadequacy in tech capabilities hindering support of hybrid work
Organisations risk low morale among employees if they fail to invest in technologies to support their hybrid working strategies.
Agniwesh Thakur moves from Accenture to Deloitte India
His expertise in digital human capital management will help Deloitte’s clients achieve their digital HR transformation goals.
Growth of Singapore’s employment market expected to slow down
While employment continued to grow in Q3’2022, the Ministry of Manpower expects this momentum to be stunted in the months ahead.
Gender-pay inequality persists worldwide despite progress
Researchers examined gender-pay inequality in 15 countries and found that women still earn less than men in similar occupations.
Individualised approach to leadership can help managers succeed
Managers should implement individualised consideration to meet the divergent needs of employees, says new research from MIT.
Armughan Ahmad joins Appen as CEO and President
He has over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, having worked at major companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Dell Technologies and KMPG.
Chapman Freeman hires new Regional CEO for APAC
An aviation industry veteran, Andy Hudson will draw on his experience to identify growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.
How are employees valuing their jobs today?
Employees remain open to the development of their profession, expansion of their careers, and pursuit of new opportunities, according to research from G-P.
Is remote work stymieing business innovation?
Working from home jeopardises vital in-person collaboration and creates conflict between employers and employees, said entrepreneur James Dyson.
Indonesia’s salary hike in 2023 expected to exceed APAC average
Bonus payouts will be higher in Indonesia this year, and salary increases will follow in 2023, a Mercer report has predicted.
Vietnam mandates firms to issue year-end bonuses
Employers are also encouraged to roll out policies to encourage workers to return to work after the celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese New Year.
AWS: Workplace innovation starts with dissatisfied employees
Those who are curious about how the world works and their role in it are likely to innovate at the workplace, said CEO Adam Selipsky.
Australia plans to strengthen skills sector with A$402 million investment
The creation of Jobs and Skills Councils reinforces Australia’s commitment to tripartite leadership, uniting stakeholders to address workforce challenges.
Work-life balance not the top priority for younger employees in Singapore
Unlike their more experienced counterparts, younger employees will choose more income over having more free time.
Dean Carter moves to Guild as Chief People Officer
In his new role, Carter will look to strengthen Guild’s culture of opportunity and provide advice to partners on ways to redesign their human capital strategies.
How managers can take the next step to be great leaders
Lisa Vandertogt, Senior People Scientist, Culture Amp, highlights the key people skills that will allow managers to be successful leaders.
Creating a fair and sustainable workforce in Asia Pacific
Employers and employees must work together to adapt to new ways of working in a rapidly changing and evolving economic environment.
Employers in Australia urged to close gender pay gap
The factors that weigh on unfair compensation include discrimination, bias in hiring, and having more men in senior management roles.
Remuneration package key to attracting talent in Hong Kong
Employees will only be tempted to leave for another employer in 2023 if they receive a substantial salary increase as the cost of living continues to raise.
Cultivate high-performing employees with a people-first approach
To allow employees to thrive in a hybrid environment, organisations should design work models around the needs of their workforce.
Building an employee-first workplace culture a priority for CHROs in 2023
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Malaysia 2022 took a deep dive into topics such as employee wellbeing, HR transformation, and workforce optimisation.
Leaders in Malaysia urged to invest in upskilling workforce
10 million workers, or 60% of Malaysia’s workforce, will need to be retrained and upskilled over the next five years.
South-East Asia expected to see salary hike in 2023
Inflation and the need to address and retention issues are the main reasons why many organisations are preparing to raise employees’ salaries.
Why eradicating workplace harassment must be a priority
If left unchecked, workplace harassment can negatively impact employees’ mental health and hurt the bottom line of organisations.
Job seekers re-entering the workforce should consider modifying their CVs
Job applicants are more likely to receive a call back from an employer if their job histories specify years worked instead of employment dates.
SMEs rank survival and expansion as top challenges
Talent acquisition and retention is also one of the biggest challenges faced by SMEs around the world, reported the World Economic Forum.
In times of economic stress, pay practices take a front row seat
Josh Bersin explains why organisations need to start re-evaluating pay equity, transparency and pay practices.
SMEs in South Korea more likely to hire temporary employees
Compared to large organisations, about four in 10 employees working for organisations with less than 300 staff are non-regular workers.
UOB enhances employee experience with one unified HR platform
Since August 2022, the Workday HCM has been deployed across 14 markets, with plans to introduce it in five ASEAN markets in 2023.