HR technology in 2024: What to look for
As 2024 approaches, Steve Boese identifies five big trends HR and tech leaders should consider and prepare their organisations for.
How abusive leadership affects employees
Research focusing on the US and South Korea shows the mitigating effects of toxic leaders on employees and their initiative to act.
Employers in Singapore urged to offer financial support to employees
Besides a one-time payment, employers have also been encouraged to implement a 5.5% to 7.5% salary increase for lower-wage employees.
Employers in Australia prioritise wellbeing and “right to switch off”
Employees are seeking enhanced health and wellbeing support, leading organisations to integrate these concerns into job designs.
Virtual teams thrive with independence and interdependence
Virtual teams thrive when they have equal access to resources and engage in close-knit collaboration to achieve shared objectives.
Employee burnout is real: Building resilience for a healthier workforce
The Resilience Institute’s Manish Arneja shares how employees can be assisted by their organisation’s leaders to beat burnout and enhance performance.
Pay hikes in 2024: What do employers have on the horizon?
With 2024 on the horizon, many organisations have to start thinking the level of pay raise needed to keep employees happy.
Embracing emotional inclusion: A paradigm shift in workplace wellness
Emotional inclusion emphasises the need for emotional wellness and authentic inclusivity, says Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu.
Employee listening in the Intelligence Age: It’s a new era
With the right approach, employee listening can become critical in driving business strategy and innovation.
Harnessing technology to shape exceptional employee experience
Technology can streamline employee experience programmes, relieving HR leaders of a major burden, a recent Grab roundtable discussed.
Australia moves to boost economic equality for women
A working plan aims to reduce barriers for women in the workplace by providing opportunities to assume leadership positions and improve earning power.
CHRO Malaysia 2023: How people development is shaping HR’s future
The Malaysia edition of HRM Asia’s CHRO Series 2023 will provide a platform for HR leaders to discuss talent challenges and opportunities.
More organisations empowering HR leaders to do more
The expectation placed on leaders has increased over the last three years, although they are now given more opportunities to effect change.
Amazon employees who defy RTO policies face termination
Amazon is reinforcing their return-to-office mandate for all employees, asking managers to fire those who do not comply.
Grief: What Human Resources needs to pay attention to
Why is grief so important to address, especially in the workplace? Two experts discuss their three-pronged solution to the matter.
Creating a more inclusive workplace for unpaid caregivers in Australia
A new initiative looks to help employers better support employees who also have caregiving responsibilities alongside their paid jobs.
C-Suite leaders embrace remote hiring to overcome skills shortages
More C-Suite leaders are reporting a rise in hiring remote employees due to a lack of resources, resulting in a more varied, capable workforce.
Budget 2024 looks to speed up job growth, increase salaries
Efforts to boost the labour market in Malaysia will see a six-pronged solution to help increase employment for women, amongst other initiatives.
CHRO Indonesia 2023: Where HR meets innovation and sustainability
Organised by HRM Asia, the event gathers HR leaders in Indonesia to discuss how they can successfully navigate the future of HR in 2024 and beyond.
Purpose versus pay: What factors more when choosing a job?
Despite people valuing both meaningful work and salary, there is only one winner when employees are made to choose one over the other.
Employers in Malaysia looking beyond academic credentials when hiring
Having a degree or diploma is no longer the defining factor for a job seeker to gain employment, says Malaysia’s Economy Minister.
Malaysia aims to improve employee compensation through wage policy
The progressive wage model will help drive employment and ensure renumeration improves for skilled employees, says Malaysia’s HR Minister.
Microsoft VP of HR: ‘It can’t go back to the way it used to be
Speaking at the HR Technology Conference, Microsoft’s Amy Coleman offers insights on building a flexible and inclusive workplace.
Listen to understand: How to manage a multi-generational workforce
To create a collaborative work culture that considers everyone’s needs, organisations must do more to understand their employees.
Why employees’ mental health should be a priority for all organisations
A medical professional provides insights on how employers can create a more supportive and inclusive work environment to address mental health needs.
Employees in Myanmar see wages raise this October
To help employees cope with raising costs of living, Myanmar has raised the minimum wage for the first time since 2018.
Digital economy creating more tech jobs in Singapore
The rising sector is creating multiple job opportunities for tech employees and raising median wages in contrast to employees in other sectors.
Stay employable by learning digital skills, employees in Malaysia told
Jobs of the future will be driven by digital technology and employees need to gain new skills to be part of this future, according to a Malaysian minister.
Building resilience in Singapore’s manufacturing sector
While organisations are looking to upskill and reskill their employees, more organisations should look into developing soft skills such as problem-solving.
How organisations can develop their next-generation leaders
Millennials and Gen Z employees can grow into great leaders if organisations understand their priorities and what they care about in the workplace.