Talent Management

More women willing to invest in upskilling than men in India

Female professionals are more willing to put in time and effort than men to take on courses that will position themselves in leadership roles.

Civil servants first with new remuneration scheme in Malaysia

To address economic issues faced in the country, Malaysia’s Prime Minister is reviewing salaries of employees, starting with civil servants.

HR 2024: Embracing tech, trust, and diversity for success

HRM Asia delves into key trends and priorities shaping workforce management in 2024 with insights from industry leaders.

HR leaders unite at CHRO Singapore to reimagine the future of work

Opening tomorrow, CHRO Singapore will equip HR leaders with transformative strategies and tech insights to navigate 2024.

Work-life balance a priority for employees in Thailand

Employees in Thailand continue to seek jobs that push for work-life balance and wellbeing, and leaders can do more to push for organisational change.

Harnessing employee feedback for organisational success

Thriving organisations embrace continuous learning and improvement through a culture of free-flowing employee feedback.

More employees working onsite amidst return to office mandates

More leaders are urged to create positive hybrid work experiences to encourage more people back to the office, as the number of people working onsite rises.

EVP as the MVP: How to use benefits to keep talent

Atlas Consolidated’s Tanisha Kochhar talks about the importance of creating a benefits package driven by a compelling employee value proposition.

Leveraging gender diversity in the workplace for business success

Gender balance fuels job satisfaction and productivity and reduces turnover while cultivating a happier, more engaged workforce.

Strategic shifts for return-to-office success

Gartner cautions against hasty office returns, stressing the need for purpose and transparency to impact productivity and retention.

Job availability in Malaysia rises to record heights

The number of job vacancies available in Malaysia rose above the number from earlier this year to record heights in the second quarter of 2023.

Amid the AI craze, do not forget about employee wellbeing

Steve Boese discusses the importance of the wellbeing of employees, and how AI’s impact should not let employers neglect the care of employees.

Employees in Singapore embrace remote relocation

Nearly one-third of Singapore’s workforce anticipate remote work from anywhere in the world within five years.

Pilot run for progressive wage model in Malaysia to start next year

The pilot run will involve 1,000 organisations, and the effects of the pilot will be used to evaluate the success of implementing the wage model in Malaysia.

Shaping the future of work through innovation and inclusivity

HR leaders will unite at CHRO Singapore to shape the future of work, exploring innovation, tech, and inclusivity for organisational transformation.

Employees in Australia deem working from home “costly’

As the number of employees working remotely rises, so do expenses incurred that have to be covered by the employee instead of the employer, research says.

Enhancing the human touch in HR through tech

Workforce Singapore’s Gillian Woo highlights job-redesign, including leveraging automation and the human touch in redesigning work.

South Korea increases job hiring this year, youth hiring falls

The country sees an increase in paid employees this year, but also sees a decline in hiring younger employees in their 20s or younger.

People development driving workforce transformation

As organisations continue to develop key strategies for 2024, a focus on their employees is unlikely to be far from the minds of many HR leaders.

Postgraduate salaries gap reduced between genders in Australia

The median salaries earned between genders who are postgraduate degree holders are experiencing a narrowing gap throughout the years.

6 keys to attracting and retaining Gen Z women

Gen Z women are a great asset to any team, and employers and managers need to know how to reach out and manage employees in this demographic.

Employment rate of women in South Korea rises

The increase in female employment in South Korea has been attributed to more women returning to the workplace after the pandemic.

2 Cents: Transformative changes reshape workplace practices

Generative AI transformed HR in 2023, reshaping HR strategies and practices, and setting the stage for a dynamic 2024.

Pregnant employees cannot be subject to firing in Malaysia

Employers who fire female employees for being on maternity or sick leave during pregnancy will be subject to prosecution, said the Deputy HR Minister.