Flexible working arrangements (FWAs) can help increase productivity and retain talent, but organisations need more support to implement them.
To ensure the success of an organisation, leadership skills and effectiveness must evolve along with their workforce, a survey finds.
Business leaders are looking to redefine their priorities to focus on maximising value while driving profits in today’s challenging marketplace.
Diversity is commonly understood to refer to visible differences, but it encompasses a much broader range of characteristics within the workplace.
Josh Bersin discusses how organisations can manage layoffs more effectively, even in uncertain economic times.
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.
The amendments are largely based on the International Labour Organisation standards, which provide a framework for addressing labour issues.
Depending on the state of the pandemic in the country, all employees are required to return to the office starting next March.
Working from home jeopardises vital in-person collaboration and creates conflict between employers and employees, said entrepreneur James Dyson.
Among the career trends that are expected to gain traction next year are flexible work arrangements, and four-day work weeks.
More businesses in the Philippines are expanding to provincial locations and establishing offices outside Metro Manila.
After a successful trial, 100 companies in the UK have decided to adopt the four-day workweek on a permanent basis.
Employees in the country are convinced about the benefits of a shortened workweek and employers are ready to oblige.
In line with the current challenge of attracting and retaining the best talent, employers should consider strategies that address employees’ current needs.
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.
Josh Bersin describes the seven key principals that can help organisations create successful business strategies.
While compensation is still important for employees, work flexibility and career development opportunities are increasingly being prioritised.
As HR leaders begin to define their strategies for 2023, those in the Asia-Pacific region see manager effectiveness as a top priority for 2023.
A projected salary increase of 4.5% across all industries can be expected for the next two years as companies offer higher wages to attract talent.
Employers are also urged to set clearer policies on flexible work to develop more comprehensive workforce strategies.
South Korea’s employment and workplace practices need to be more flexible and in line with global standards, said the Federation of Korean Industries.
For the next 12 months, employees will have the flexibility to choose which day or set of hours is most suitable for them to take off.
Job training and reskilling are measures that can be taken to create more employment opportunities in 2023, says business group.
About 83.2% of New Zealand employees say the ability to work from anywhere has made them happier and more productive.
Employee experience and overall business processes are changing as employees embrace remote work post-pandemic.
Flexible schedules can reduce burnout, increase employee engagement and loyalty, and promote business success.
Among the reasons why senior workers wish to re-enter the workforce are self-esteem and financial pressure, according to a survey.
Josh Bersin describes the rise of non-routine work and how it is impacting HR decisions and the way work is carried out.
Employees born after 2000 are more willing to work from home and to become "digital workers" with flexible working locations and schedules.
A hybrid work pattern with some days in the office and others at home is becoming the norm, but with big discrepancies depending on occupation.