The Engage and Innovate Theatres at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 will discuss how HR leaders can navigate the changing nature of work.
The Ai Group supports a balanced approach to the Annual Wage Review that considers both employer and employee interests.
Over 223,000 employees in New Zealand will benefit from the increase in the minimum wage to NZ$22.70 (US$14.20), including those earning lower income.
Developing a compelling employer value proposition and leveraging innovative technology are two key elements in attracting and retaining top talent.
Australia plans to enhance the parental leave framework to promote gender equality and provide flexibility for families.
Some of the reasons that are causing employees to leave an organisation may be more straightforward and obvious than many expect.
Independent food delivery riders in Thailand are advocating for equitable employee benefits and support while facing work hazards.
Besides monetary rewards, organisations are also offering more work flexibility in a bid to attract and retain the best talent.
Calls for a living wage in Metro Manila have intensified as labour groups demand the minimum wage to be increased to PHP1,140 (US$21.01).
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has outlined potential measures to push for higher take-up of paternity leave among male employees in the country.
Perceptions on pay, rather than income level, is also a significant factor impacting the job satisfaction of employees.
Organisations in Japan have heeded calls from the government to raise wages to help employees manage rising living costs.
Average regular wage increased 2.3% year-on-year in January 2023, despite inflation raising the consumer price index.
Organisations may need to do more to prevent new hires from taking the increasingly common route of returning to their previous employers.
Anjali Byce, Chief Human Resource Officer at STL, highlights some key measures HR leaders can take to attract and retain the best talent.
The Sick Pay Guarantee scheme allows casual and contract employees to access up to 38 hours a year of sick and carer’s pay.
The four-day workweek is part of a raft of recommendations made by the Senate work and care committee to improve employees’ work-life balance.
The scheme aims to ensure that jobseekers find jobs that most accurately match their skillset and offer the best growth opportunities.
With more global organisations hit by cybersecurity breaches in recent times, more payroll leaders are recognising the importance of data security.
Despite the government’s efforts to push for higher pay, real wages for employees has continued to fall because of inflation.
2023 is likely to remain a jobseekers’ market in South-East Asia and Hong Kong, with employees confident of finding alternative employment.
Malaysia plans to include gig workers in a social security scheme and is considering specific legislation to safeguard their welfare.
Singapore is considering initiatives and schemes that will provide wide-ranging support and opportunities for employees in the country.
Urging compliance, Malaysia’s HR Minister has also called for better salaries to keep high-skilled employees in the country.
To encourage more young people to get married and start families, some Chinese provinces are offering extended marriage leave up to 30 days.
This comes after Senate employees in the Philippines successfully secure a P50,000 (US$906) inflation assistance to better cope with rising living costs.
Employees who participated in a four-day work week trial want the arrangement to stay and their employers are ready to oblige.
Through the expansion of the Ceridian Partner Network, Ceridian will work with partners to deliver HCM capabilities to customers in Asia.
Employees in New Zealand are rallying for increased health and safety protection in small businesses through a new bill.
Nearly 94% of university graduates in Singapore secured employment within six months of graduation in 2022, of which 87.5% were full-time roles.