Global unemployment to worsen in 2024, says UN
The United Nations has warned that the rising global unemployment rate is exacerbated by ramifications from the pandemic, global crisis and other factors.
Too much psychological safety detrimental to work performance
Psychological safety may have its benefits but high levels of this can be a counterproductive to the work performance of the employees.
Progressive wage policy in Malaysia will be applied with care
The progressive wage policy will not be implemented in Malaysia arbitrarily, and will take note of the needs of the economy and people.
Re-skilling, upskilling? Why not focus on pre-skilling?
Organisations should look into hiring employees who have demonstrated the desire to keep learning and wanting to grow into their careers through time.
HR needs to change to meet business needs. Here’s how
Organisations can deploy four key strategies to alter their employee value proposition in response to the current labour market.
Do RTO mandates actually raise productivity? Nope.
Return to office mandates are increasing in numbers. but the results on productivity and positive benefits do not outweigh the problems, says research.
How Procurify took on the four-day workweek
The four-day workweek was a cost-cutting solution for an organisation, but now their CEO says it has yielded great results for their employees.
Why culture is still king when it comes to HR challenges
Culture can have a particular impact on employee experience and be the key for organisations to retain their best talent.
Your smartphone can reduce stress experienced at work
Tracking two groups of employees within one organisation, research has found that personal phone use helped reduce stress.
Malaysia sees pay increases steadily rise in 2024
Salaries will continue to rise steadily in 2024 across certain industries, but challenges persist for organisations to attract new employees.
Most HR leaders are not putting AI to work (yet), survey shows
Besides the implementation of AI, organisations are also challenged with how best to develop and repurpose talent in 2024.
More employees seek better opportunities in 2024
The number of employees looking to change jobs in 2024 has increased, with most attributing the act to seeking higher pay and compensation
Transform your workplace design from “Me” to “We”
Work culture solutions can help organisations drive collaboration and productivity and create a positive work culture to attract and retain top talent.
9 predictions that HR leaders need to take note in 2024
HR leaders must address shifting dynamics such as technology advances and workforce tensions in 2024, says new research from Gartner.
How great organisations cultivate attitudes to parental leave
More employers should be aware of the type of culture they have in the office to create a great attitude towards paid parental leave, an expert says.
What some recruiters are getting wrong during interviews
Recruiters are making common mistakes in the interview process, and employers should take note of them to find better candidates and reduce hiring bias.
Do you have a strong hybrid work policy in place?
With many employees still preferring hybrid work, organisations should carefully consider what makes a hybrid work policy successful.
Using your physical surroundings for better productivity
Research from the Arizona State University is recommending how employees can enhance their physical surroundings for effective work.
How leaders can help their employees recharge
Leaders must take charge in helping their employees become rejuvenated and re-energised for the sake of the organisation and productivity.
Promotions have slowed. Why HR needs to pay attention
Despite all the complaints about the difficulty in hiring and retaining employees, are organisations enough to address the promotion decline?
All you (don’t) need in the workplace is toxic positivity
More employees are discussing what affects them at work, and the biggest detriment to working relationships between colleagues? Toxic positivity.
The one crucial step to do when applying for a new job
Job applicants would do well to add this crucial step to their application process when it comes to standing out from the crowd.
Wage increases top on wishlist for employees in South Korea
When it comes to what employees in South Korea want this year, across all sectors, the answer seems overwhelming: higher wages.
Large number of employees in the Philippines get wage hike
With wage hike orders implemented across 15 sectors across the Philippines, the governmental boards are hoping that this would correct wage distortions.
Australia considers four-day workweek trials for civil servants
The Australian government is exploring trials to implement the four-day workweek for civil servants, with a reduction model in the works for the trials.
The puzzling paradox successful employees face at work
The biggest obstacle that talented and successful employees often face that can make them unable to see their own successes? Imposter Syndrome.
AI’s impact will not affect multiple jobs in 2026
Employees can rest easier: AI’s impact on the jobscape will not affect job availability for aspiring applicants up to 2026
Why inclusive leadership needs to be prioritised in 2024
Inclusive leadership, and the way organisations perceive it, must change in order to develop the best of the workforce.
Gender wage gap narrows slowly in South Korea
South Korea faces a 70% gender wage gap with barriers like childcare and career breaks impeding equality progress.
Rethinking how employees improve their strength skills
Employees need to re-evaluate how they develop emotional intelligence and process their feelings to be effective at work.