The First Word: Compliance mistakes to avoid when building global teams
In an increasingly globalised world, Singapore is fast recognising the importance of supporting local businesses in building and managing global teams. Budget 2024 revealed plans to invest in human capital and provide financial support for overseas expansion. Local firms are now prioritising international expansion strategies to diversify their customer base, capitalise on new opportunities and […]
Five HR strategies for thriving in the remote work revolution
The global workforce landscape has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, and Southeast Asia is no exception. The emergence of remote work as a viable and sustainable option has reshaped the way companies operate in the region. HR departments have been at the forefront of this change, tasked with adapting to new realities and […]
Five ways Compensation and Benefits practices are now evolving
In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just offering a good salary. Compensation and benefits practices are evolving to meet the diverse needs and expectations of the modern workforce. HR professionals in Southeast Asia must stay ahead of these trends to ensure their organisations remain attractive to potential and […]
Sector Report: HR challenges in the Hotels and Hospitality industry
Case in Point: How UOB supports employees’ transition into retirement
When the United Overseas Bank (UOB) set its sights on how to better take care of employees nearing retirement, the company came up with a specialised set of workshops and post-retirement benefits under SURF, or “Supporting Ur Retirement and Future.” SURF aims to provide much-needed support for employees in preparation for life after working. The […]
How HR is faring in post-Covid Philippines
High attrition rates could spoil Philippines growth: Chief of Staff research
Significant levels of attrition are impacting succession planning and producing a knowledge gap in the Philippines, according to the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper. The report, titled How HR is Faring in Post-Covid Philippines, launched today and is available for free subscriber download here. It notes that the Philippines is an exciting market […]
The First Word: Growing tomorrow’s workforce today
Youth underemployment is one of today’s most pressing challenges. Young people make up 38% of the global workforce; a percentage that is set to rise to 58% by 2030. What is most astonishing is that they are three times more likely to be unemployed than older adults – a concerning reality that impacts all of […]
The First Word: Are EWA services a harpoon or a lifeline for low-wage staff?
Earned wage access (EWA) services have been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly among key low-wage sectors of the workforce and their employers. Usually offered through a third-party finance provider, these programmes give staff access to their earned wages before the traditional monthly payday. Unlike payday loans, with which these services are often compared to, […]
HR Tech Update: Using HR tech to strike the perfect balance between transparency and confidentiality
Human resources handles all kinds of sensitive employee information, and walking the line between the right amount of transparency and confidentiality in handling that information is a delicate balancing act. Transparency is a requirement, one that the workforce searches for at all levels of management. How HR displays pay transparency Employees want to know they […]
