More firms in Singapore utilise wage credits to employ disabled employees
New programmes and initiatives such as the Enabling Employment Credit have been essential in helping more disabled people get employed.
Rehiring former employees gaining momentum in Japan
Citing reasons such as better employee match and understanding of organisational style, more firms in Japan are welcoming back ex-employees.
Proposed minimum wage hike in Thailand receives backlash
Economists and employer groups are cautioning that an excessive minimum wage raise will be detrimental for both employers and employees alike.
Small-sized firms slowing down employment of women in India
Bigger organisations are more likely to hire women in comparison to smaller ones, and one of the reasons is due to non-wage benefits.
Amazon clamps down on employees defying RTO mandate
To ensure compliance with the return-to-office mandate, Amazon employees will reportedly be monitored by individual badge swipes into buildings.
WFH no longer an option for TCS employees
Tata Consultancy Services has reportedly told employees that they will need to be physically in offices for the entire workweek.
A people-first focus for a connected workplace: HR Tech Fest Connect 2023
Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference examined post-pandemic workforce challenges and offered key insights for HR leaders to grow their organisation.
Why good employees in South-East Asia leave for overseas
More employees are seeking better career opportunities by moving overseas, and employers can do more to retain their best talent.
Developing successful talent strategies in a distributed work era
HR dynamics and the distributed workforce dominated at a recent Darwinbox roundtable, sparking discussion around reimagining productivity.
Unlocking potential and empowering minds through employee engagement
A new project launched by Rothman & Roman aims to present the best employee engagement and communication practices in Singapore.
Hybrid work driving higher productivity and workforce inclusivity
More organisations are introducing diverse work styles, including hybrid and mobile work, to enhance employee satisfaction.
How mentorship can be key to performance management in firms
Performance management within organisations requires a personal touch, and employees and leaders can be empowered to take responsibility for the task.
Empowering HR leaders to build an engaged and resilient workforce
You can still register for the highly anticipated HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, which is taking place on Wednesday, September 2023!
Australia’s National Skills Passport looks to retrain, renew, and reskill
One of the key objectives of the new initiative is to promote lifelong learning amongst employees in Australia amongst a skill shortage.
More employees in Singapore support raising of retirement age
To support more employees staying longer in the workforce, Singapore is looking to create a more inclusive workplace culture to support all employees.
Pay overtime without fail or else, Taiwan employers warned
Employees working overtime must be compensated by getting overtime pay and not by other methods, says Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour.
Cultivating human-centric leadership to improve employee wellbeing
A shifting landscape challenges the separation of personal and professional life, highlighting managers’ role in fostering employee wellbeing.
More CEOs and leaders creating one-on-one time with employees
A rising number of leaders cite one-on-one communication and empathy as a key trait to break down barriers between managers and employees.
Are your employees satisfied and happy with their jobs?
A new study has found that employers need to do more to help increasingly disengaged employees create a healthy relationship with work.
Remote’s Global HR Platform streamlines international workforces
With Remote’s Global HR Platform, hiring, managing and payroll processes can be streamlined for efficient global workforce management.
Meta reinstates perks to entice employees back to office
Perks which were removed earlier to cut costs have been reintroduced to soften the impact of Meta’s return-to-office mandate.
Income disparity hits record high in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong returns to pre-pandemic productivity levels, income for the lowest-earning employees is nearly 60 times less than the wealthy.
Keeping the best talent in Malaysia… comes with a price
To keep talented employees in the country, Malaysia must be prepared to pay competitive salaries, suggested a Deputy Minister.
Optimism over AI and ML high among C-suite leaders
While leaders are largely positive about AI and ML tools, a lack of trust is holding some back from implementing the technologies across organisations.
Addressing employee burnout: Strategies for a healthier workforce
Resilience Institute SEA’s Manish Arneja will be at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 to offer perspectives on battling burnout and building a resilient workforce.
The ethical conundrum of monitoring remote employees
Organisations who may be or considering monitoring remote employees are inciting debate about the ethics and legality of doing so.
How people development continues to drive organisational success
Katerina Hanna, VP, Customer Success APJ, Ceridian, explains why creating meaningful moments of social connection remains a priority for people leaders.
Public employees in Thailand given salary payment options
A new salary payment scheme was recently announced, which would have seen public employees paid every fortnight.
How organisations can provide the best (bene)fit for their employees
When looking for a partner to address the employees’ needs of their organisation, OLIVER Agency turned to Howden as their insurance brokerage firm.
Mass retrenchment the solution to productivity woes: Australian tycoon
The CEO of Gurner Group made controversial claims that for productivity to increase in Australia, half the working population should be made redundant.