Unemployment falls to four-year low in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong has reportedly returned to full employment, the city faces the challenge of keeping their best talent from emigrating.
Gen Z is taking over the workplace: 5 things HR leaders need to know
Organisations hiring new Gen Z employees may need to understand the profile and priorities of this age group to attract and retain the top talent.
Putting sustainability into action: CHROs driving ESG in the workplace
Joanne Flinn, Chairwoman of the ESG Institute, discusses how CHROs can play a practical and strategic role in driving sustainability.
How to build a future-growth and resilient organisation
Organisations can drive future growth by identifying trends and opportunities, says HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 speaker Go Ashokh Menon.
Is using headphones in the office anti-social behaviour?
Employees in a disruptive workplace environment may resort to using headphones to block out noise, which limits interaction with colleagues
Creating fair workplace opportunities for women in tech
Creating a workplace where all employees can bring their true and authentic selves to work is the goal of a Samsung Electronics DE&I leader.
Building an inclusive workplace for disabled employees
Speaking to HRM Asia, C&W Services Singapore’s Managing Director, Natalie Craig, highlights what organisations can do for an inclusive work culture.
Hybrid employment positively received by new jobseekers
Graduates starting work for the first time are more receptive towards the idea of flexible work arrangements, as it extends more free time for them.
Singapore creates representation group to protect gig employees
A new set of recommendations aims to better resolve disagreements between gig employees and platform operators in 2024.
JPMorgan CEO calls remote work detrimental for leaders
Jimmy Dimon has dismissed the option of remote work for leaders, calling it an obstruction to team building and addressing issues amongst teams.
Bridging the talent gap with globally distributed teams
Barbara Matthews, Chief People Officer, Remote, highlights why hiring globally can help companies build a thriving and engaged workforce.
Why job applicants might not be hired for the job they want
Job applicants might be missing out on this deceptively simple factor during job interviews with recruiters: relatability.
Spotting red flags that point to a toxic workplace
Besides being able to identify signs of toxicity, young professionals should also participate in open conversations to strengthen their career paths.
Employees in Malaysia lack opportunities to upskill and reskill
While employees in Malaysia recognise that upskilling and reskilling is essential, many are not receiving opportunities from their employers.
The toxic effect of being overly nice at work
A culture of niceness within the workplace where an overflow of positive feedback lacking honesty and constructive content can affect employees adversely.
How SMBs can use tech to make HR strategic
Stacey Harris shares some useful tips on how small-to-medium sized businesses can develop HR tech strategies that align with their business strategies.
Oracle adds new AI functions to HR management software
New generative AI capabilities supplement the Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM to streamline HR processes for organisations.
Driving digital transformation with empathetic leadership
Andy Sim, Vice President and Managing Director, Singapore, Dell Technologies, highlights the key role leaders play in driving organisational change.
Driving successful employee engagement in a hybrid world
Kris Wadia, CEO of Humanized Leadership, will be at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 to discuss key people strategies organisations can deploy for hybrid work.
Prioritising employee experience: Attract, retain and motivate talent
For organisations to be successful, engaging with employees and understanding what they really want must be a priority.
Mismanagement of employees is causing disengagement at work
Besides looking to leave their employer, actively disengaged employees can also sabotage efforts to attract new talent.
Navigating today’s workplace: Prioritising employee well-being
Expedia’s annual vacation deprivation report unveiled that 70% of Singapore employees felt more burnt out than they did in previous years.
The art of crafting dynamic workplace structures for maximum productivity
By increasing temporal predictability and segmenting tasks, employees are more productive and find projects more enjoyable.
Female employees more likely to be affected by AI automation
With the rise of AI automation, women are more likely to be disproportionately impacted due to gender disparity in certain fields of work.
More employees in Australia feeling unsafe while at work
Australian employees in small businesses are reportedly feeling harassed and bullied in their jobs, a new survey tasked for work health and safety found.
Treat employees like customers, starting with the hiring journey
Paul Thomas, Chief People and Culture Officer, Asia, SEEK, highlights why retaining the best talent starts during the recruitment process.
The future for HR and how organisations can get there
Changes in business needs should be reflected in HR through structure, product/service mix and the mindset and skillset of HR professionals.
A quarter of global employees seeking new job opportunities
Overworked individuals and financially strained employees are among those seeking greater fulfilment and authenticity in their job roles.
Redefining work by harnessing AI and automation
AI and automation are helping firms increase productivity and revolutionise HR processes, a recent IBM CHRO Roundtable discussed.
A thriving workplace culture starts with total wellbeing for all employees
Speaking with HRM Asia, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore’s Shaun Ee shares strategies on how organisations can cultivate employee wellbeing.