Young employees in India face more ageism than other age groups
The idea of older employees being more adversely affected by ageism is not happening in India; in fact, the opposite is happening.
Beyond hiring: How inclusion fuels innovation
Andrew Newmark shares how Marriott’s commitment to DE&I drives innovation and excellence across Asia-Pacific excluding China.
CHRO Series 2024: Measuring the pulse of work in South-East Asia
CHRO Series returns to South-East Asia in 2024, kicking off on June 13 in Ho Chi Minh City with CHRO Vietnam 2024.
A dynamic workforce through skills-driven talent management
At a recent roundtable, Oracle and Workforce Singapore shared the importance of reskilling employees for a resilient career journey.
Amid rapid technological change, reskilling is the key to success
With the rise of new digital transformation at work, it becomes more important to reskill employees for an engaged, technologically savvy workforce.
Google’s human-centric approach to pioneering workplace inclusion
Google’s Roman Matla champions a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters inclusivity through transparent practices.
Forget ‘quiet vacationing.’ HR has a bigger problem
More should be done by employers to pinpoint the root reason for quiet vacationing rather than eliminating those who do it.
What organisations can do to help employees beat the heat
Employees in Asia are facing unbearable temperatures, and organisations can do more to ensure safe working conditions for their workforce.
Indonesia weighs in on long holidays affecting productivity
Indonesia debates on whether the number of national holidays and collective leave is beneficial for the country’s productivity and competitiveness.
Organisations in Japan see biggest wage increase in three decades
Pay hikes in Japan are exceeding or meeting the initial target of a 5% increase set by organisations to address rising prices.
Wage floors must be set in APEC economies to protect women
To encourage more women within the Asia-Pacific region to participate in the workplace, wages have to remain competitive enough.
Mental health at work: Building an engaged and healthy workforce
Larisa Beckhouse Okeke, Cigna International Health, discusses how HR professionals can help inculcate good mental health practices at work.
Raise wages to resolve hiring issues, urges Japanese government
A new government paper is urging small-to-medium organisations in Japan to push for wage increases to curb labour shortage.
Gender norms skewing workplace family-friendly policies in Australia
Perceived gender norms are affecting family-friendly workplace policies, giving female employees more of a disadvantage in caregiving duties.
More job applicants prioritise time in lieu for working overtime
When it comes to applying for positions in Australia, applicants are pushing for better time compensation if they work overtime.
More working mothers demand support for better work-life balance
Organisations and employers can, and should, do more to help working mothers in South-East Asia achieve work-life balance.
How leaders can introduce inclusive language in the Asian workplace
Researchers share the importance of inclusivity in the Asian workplace and how language plays an important part in doing so.
Happiness gap in Asia-Pacific: Can HR bridge the divide?
A study has outlined emerging generational gaps in happiness trends across Asia-Pacific and underscores the need for tailored HR strategies.
Organisations in Singapore ahead of neighbours in AI usage
Organisations in Singapore are faster than their counterparts within the region to adopt AI processes, more action is required to stay ahead of the curve.
More employees in Australia subject to online sexual harassment
A new study from a women’s research group has shown that workplace sexual harassment is now occurring via tech platforms.
4 megatrends with significant implications for HR
HR leaders need to identify four of the biggest megatrends affecting HR’s future so that they can upskill and keep up with the trends.
Keep the minimum wage, say Hong Kong unionists
The minimum wage should remain to protect vulnerable employees, says the Federation of Trade Unions.
Fewer grads from private universities find employment within six months
The number of private university graduates from Singapore finding full-time work after graduation in half a year has decreased from the year before.
More employees in New Zealand delay retirement by two years
New Zealand’s policies encouraging older employees to keep working has led to a rise in the average retirement age.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: Employees first for a resilient future
To thrive in 2024 and beyond, organisations must prioritise the importance of human-centric policies and initiatives.
3 critical HR challenges that AI has not solved yet
HR faces diverse challenges in 2024: Navigating AI integration amidst hybrid work models, DE&I, and engaging Gen Z employees.
Younger employees in Singapore call for more flexible work arrangements
A rising number of young employees in Singapore are making a stand: flexible working arrangements, or they would resign.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: Be future-ready and embrace change
The 23rd HR Tech Festival Asia kicked off in Singapore, exploring how HR can navigate change and shape the future of work.
HR Fest Awards 2024 crowns Asia’s best HR leaders and teams
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2024 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Asia 2024.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2024: What’s happening on Day 2
The second day of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 continues, with more experts discussing pressing HR issues within APAC and beyond.