Embracing sustainable business practices gains momentum in Asia
With investors and stakeholders demanding transparency, accountability, and responsibility, ESG is now a key business consideration.
The four-day workweek: Is it and can it be for real?
A study in the UK found that, after shortening the workweek, things were better for employees, and at least no worse for employers.
Attracting and retaining the best talent with design thinking
Dr CJ Meadows will be at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to explain why design thinking is becoming a top priority for high-performing HR teams today.
More flexibility for employees in South Korea to choose when to work
Plans to revise the current 52-hour workweek will afford employees more control over how they manage their working hours.
Gender imbalance fuels skills shortages in Australia’s workforce
Australia has set targets to increase women’s participation in male-dominated industries to address skills shortages.
Services 2030 strategy to create more job opportunities in Singapore
The launch of the Professional Services Industry Transformation Map 2025 will help to grow talent in Singapore’s professional services sector.
Longer shifts, more leisure: Firms in South Korea adopt new work system
The new system involves two 12-hours shifts followed by multiple days offs, without adding to employees’ overall working hours.
Foster a sustainable future: Reflecting ESG values in the workplace
Ng Ying Yuan, COO for Group Human Resources, DBS, shares the bank’s commitment to sustainability and how this has won buy-in from employees.
Hiring evolution: Employers and job seekers must be prepared for change
Both employers and job applications should expect the hiring process to evolve, highlighting the importance of adaptability in today’s job market.
Return to work…in a new city, Walmart tells employees
Walmart’s technology employees face relocation and more frequent in-person work as the retail giant closes offices in three cities.
Building workplace resilience by embracing employee wellbeing
Speaking with HRM Asia, TTSH’s Lek Jie Ying highlights how the hospital is helping employees overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Striking the right balance between in-person and remote work
Despite employees’ desire for flexibility, Ajay Banga, former Mastercard CEO, says in-person work remains crucial to building personal connections.
Why executive pay cuts could be the ‘bold move’ your organisation needs
The reduction of top executives’ salaries provides HR with the opportunity to strengthen employee morale and retention during a period of layoffs.
Rimini Street brings the weekend closer with new work model
Employees of Rimini Street will continue to work four days a week throughout 2023, as they have been doing since July 2022.
Employees in Japan allowed to pursue side careers
More firms in Japan are allowing their employees to take on second jobs to foster skills development and gain opportunities for career advancement.
Is flexibility the solution for the future workplace?
Flexible working arrangements (FWAs) can help increase productivity and retain talent, but organisations need more support to implement them.
Workplace models play a crucial role in success
To ensure the success of an organisation, leadership skills and effectiveness must evolve along with their workforce, a survey finds.
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.
Josh Bersin: Let’s talk about layoffs and how to handle them
Josh Bersin discusses how organisations can manage layoffs more effectively, even in uncertain economic times.
Creating a healthier, happier and more productive workplace in 2023
Improvements to hybrid work and workplaces adding social aspects to bring people together are some of the workplace trends that can be expected in 2023.
Amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act kick in
The amendments are largely based on the International Labour Organisation standards, which provide a framework for addressing labour issues.
South Korean internet platform ends remote working policy
Depending on the state of the pandemic in the country, all employees are required to return to the office starting next March.
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.
Career trends that will shape the workplace in 2023
Among the career trends that are expected to gain traction next year are flexible work arrangements, and four-day work weeks.
WFH policy in the Philippines spurs demand for office spaces
More businesses in the Philippines are expanding to provincial locations and establishing offices outside Metro Manila.
Is the UK ready to embrace the four-day workweek?
After a successful trial, 100 companies in the UK have decided to adopt the four-day workweek on a permanent basis.
Most Australians want a four-day workweek
Employees in the country are convinced about the benefits of a shortened workweek and employers are ready to oblige.
Australia urged to consider relevancy of long-service leave
In line with the current challenge of attracting and retaining the best talent, employers should consider strategies that address employees’ current needs.
Singapore leads work flexibility agenda in APAC
In contrast, over 20% of leaders in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia expect employees to be working in the office all the time.