Workers risk losing flexi-work options due to global headwinds
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- Nov 25
Singapore labour market improves in 2022
SINGAPORE: Despite challenging economic conditions and manpower shortages, Singapore’s labour market has improved on all fronts in 2022,...
- Nov 22
Thai employers optimistic about 2023 salary increments
THAILAND: Employees in Thailand can expect a median of 4.5% salary increments for 2023, a new research by asset management firm Mercer...
- Nov 21
One-in-two workers in S'pore experience burn out, report finds
SINGAPORE: Software firm Slack’s latest Leadership and the War for Talent report found that one in two Singaporean workers are...
- Nov 17
Indonesia boosts efforts to improve HR quality
INDONESIA: The government has continued to invest in improving human resources and developing vocational education to achieve inclusive,...
- Nov 15
Morale, productivity impacted by 'boring' tasks, research finds
SINGAPORE: Ninety-one percent of employers in Singapore struggle to keep their workers engaged with their duties, according to a new...
- Nov 14
Mental health NGO to transform S'pore workplace culture
SINGAPORE: Non-profit organisation, MindForward Alliance, recently established its Singapore chapter with nine founding members including...
- Nov 7
Job security a major concern for Singaporeans, poll shows
SINGAPORE: Job security is one of the top concerns on Singaporeans’ minds, a survey commissioned by The Strait Times found. The online...
- Nov 4
Five ways for employers to overcome anxiety over flexible schedules
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: In a survey conducted by Randstad, out of 1,000 Singaporean employees, 80% indicated that having flexibility in...
- Nov 2
Inclusivity part of govt's plan to grow economy, support workers
SINGAPORE: The government will increase its efforts to develop and support workers while keeping the economy open, deputy Prime Minister...
- Oct 31
Singapore comes on top in APAC for retirement preparedness
SINGAPORE: Singapore took the top position for retirement preparedness for Asia Pacific in the Mercer Global Pension Index (MCGPI), while...
- Oct 27
Publicis Groupe boosts mental health wellness program
MALAYSIA: In an effort to improve employee wellness and de-stigmatise mental health in the workplace, creative network Publicis Groupe...
- Oct 17
Unrealistic expectations, long hours leading cause of burnout
SINGAPORE: The Singaporean workforce is burning out and suffering from stress due to an overwhelming workload, a survey by video-based...
- Oct 13
Manpower minister calls on employers to apply labour norms
INDONESIA: The Minister of Manpower, Ida Fauziyah has called on the employment sector to implement labour and workplace reforms,...
- Oct 12
Covid-19 had positive impact on workplace, millennials say
SINGAPORE: Seventy percent of millennials and Generation Z believe that the Covid-19 pandemic has transformed workplaces for the better,...
- Sep 30
Five non-cash options to help retain employees
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: A good salary and enviable benefits are no longer enough to keep high value employees from jumping ship into either...
- Jul 8
Study reveals Singaporeans' top three life priorities
SINGAPORE: A new survey by Circles.Life shows that Singaporeans across all age groups place their mental health at the top of their list...
- Jun 27
Singaporean workers prioritize health over work, survey shows
SINGAPORE: Health and wellbeing remain the top priorities of employees in Singapore, according to Microsoft Corp.'s second annual Work...
- Jun 24
Mercer: 85% of Singaporeans at risk of employee burnout
SINGAPORE: One of the challenges for HR leaders is dealing with a burnt-out workforce. In Singapore, 85% of workers are at risk of...
- Jun 9
The Viatris way: performance, engagement, and inclusiveness
Jeff Bote, Viatris’ country manager in Malaysia, shares the ways he manages an office culture that is uniquely Viatris, including taking...
- Jun 8
New HR report: Malaysian employees struggle with burnout
MALAYSIA: Over half of Malaysians are experiencing employee burnout, according to a survey conducted by a human resource solutions...
- Jun 3
Five top tips for HR when responding to workplace injuries
HR ADVICE: Workplace injuries in Asia and the Pacific affect more than 1.1 million people every year, according to the International...
- May 30
Singaporeans willing to give up personal time for career: Survey
SINGAPORE: Getting ahead in career and finances means giving up some personal time and work-life balance. This is the mindset of most...
- May 27
Most Singaporeans have no sickness insurance, fear job loss
SINGAPORE: According to a recent disability income survey, two in three workers (66% of the survey's respondents) are concerned about...