The biggest factor shaping organisations? Culture and people
Organisational culture remains the biggest factor in raising financial performance and engaging employees within the workplace.
New JobStreet platform addresses L&D needs of employees in Malaysia
The seekMAX platform provides content that supports employees with career advice and ways to upskill and grow their careers.
Prioritising employee support in the shift to a net-zero economy
Affected employees need help in transitioning to new job opportunities and adapting to a new industry landscape, says an Australian non-profit.
Skill-based hiring for tomorrow’s workforce
A skills-based approach can provide a more holistic approach to talent acquisition as work continues to evolve, says AMS’s Roop Kaistha.
South Korea faces skill shortages amidst ageing workforce
The country’s workforce is ageing rapidly, with the mean average age projected to reach 50 by 2030 and 53.7 by 2050, surpassing the OECD average.
Business school graduates and their skill sets favoured by employees
While employers are more inclined to hire graduates from prominent business schools, job seekers are expected to develop more skills for the future.
Gen Z is taking over the workplace: 5 things HR leaders need to know
Organisations hiring new Gen Z employees may need to understand the profile and priorities of this age group to attract and retain the top talent.
Creating fair workplace opportunities for women in tech
Creating a workplace where all employees can bring their true and authentic selves to work is the goal of a Samsung Electronics DE&I leader.
JPMorgan CEO calls remote work detrimental for leaders
Jimmy Dimon has dismissed the option of remote work for leaders, calling it an obstruction to team building and addressing issues amongst teams.
Driving digital transformation with HR empowerment
A Chinese medicine hall’s digital transformation journey showcases the importance of skills upgrading in revitalising traditional businesses.
CEO pay is continuing to skyrocket: Do employees care?
While CEOs and their salaries are rising in recent times, should employees and, in turn the general public, be paying attention to how much they earn?
DBS continues journey to build a sustainable workplace
DBS’ Climate Activation Workshops empower participants to understand climate risk and identify sustainable financing opportunities.
Employees in Malaysia lack opportunities to upskill and reskill
While employees in Malaysia recognise that upskilling and reskilling is essential, many are not receiving opportunities from their employers.
The toxic effect of being overly nice at work
A culture of niceness within the workplace where an overflow of positive feedback lacking honesty and constructive content can affect employees adversely.
Indonesia pushes for more transparency around job availability
Companies have been urged to voluntarily send information regarding unfilled job positions to a new initiative set up by the government.
Asia-Pacific sees emergence of Green Collar workforce
Decarbonisation in Asia-Pacific is fuelling a Green Collar workforce, supporting a US$47 trillion economy boost and the creation of 180 million jobs.
Embarking on a journey of inspiration at work with AI and the metaverse
Arthur Carmazzi, a keynote speaker at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, highlights the possibilities that AI and the metaverse can offer in the world of work.
Skills upgrades necessary to keep employees in Malaysia relevant
Millions of Malaysians risk losing their job by 2030 if they do not improve their skills to meet industry needs, says HR Minister V Sivakumar.
Prioritising employee experience: Attract, retain and motivate talent
For organisations to be successful, engaging with employees and understanding what they really want must be a priority.
The future for HR and how organisations can get there
Changes in business needs should be reflected in HR through structure, product/service mix and the mindset and skillset of HR professionals.
A quarter of global employees seeking new job opportunities
Overworked individuals and financially strained employees are among those seeking greater fulfilment and authenticity in their job roles.
Employees in Malaysia urged to adopt lifelong learning goal
The Secretary-General of Malaysia’s HR Ministry is encouraging employees in Malaysia to reskill and upskill themselves to remain relevant.
AI may have a greater effect on higher-educated employees
While generative AI has the potential to positively impact the global economy, it may also disrupt white-collar employees’ career paths.
Job additions slow down despite record employment in South Korea
While the employment rate continues to hit record high, new job additions in the country slowed down for a second consecutive month.
Employees in Hong Kong want to continue remote work
Not understanding problems employees face is causing conflict between managers and employees as the return to work accelerates in Hong Kong.
Employees may perceive peer recognition programmes as unfair
While public peer recognition may be used to praise employees, the method can backfire, making them less willing to help others.
The next key pillar of HR: From human resources to human development
Fong Tuan Chen of Maybank speaks to HRM Asia about human development and explains what is delaying its implementation by organisations.
Petronas prioritises skill redeployment over layoffs
Amidst a changing energy landscape, Petronas is investing in its core portfolio and cleaner energy production.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2023: Building an engaged and resilient workforce
HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 will highlight the ways organisations can continue to grow in challenging times by focusing on their people.
Kellogg’s moves to remove credential requirements for job positions
The push to remove degree requirements for most job positions is part of Kellogg’s strategy to attract more job candidates from a wider talent pool.