Workers clamp up on mental health for fear of discrimination
Sixty-two percent of Singaporeans are afraid to speak to their superiors about mental health for fear of being discriminated against, a survey has found. The Mental Health At The Workplace study, conducted by local social enterprise Calm Collective Asia, found that Singaporean employees were uncomfortable talking to their supervisors, managers, or other relevant staff about […]
Film industry worries about working hours amid law change
The Employment Act 1955 (Amendment) 2022 applies to film industry employees but the Finas has no say in its implementation, said the head of Malaysia’s film authority. National Film Development Corporation (Finas) chief executive officer Md Nasir Ibrahim explained Monday that the Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia Act 1981 (Act 244), which established Finas, can […]
Days numbered for sick leave incentive schemes in Singapore
Companies that have schemes that incentivize employees from not using sick leaves may face enforcement soon, according to the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). “Tripartite partners recognise that incentive schemes that consider statutory sick leave utilisation are not in the best interest of employees and the workplace,” the TAFEP said in […]
Rising benefit costs now top concern for Asia businesses
A new study by professional services firm Aon showed that 55% of employers in the wider Asia-Pacific region are concerned with the rising cost of employee benefits. This is followed by 54% identifying the unavailability of benefit packages that offer diversity, options, and flexibility to attract and retain talent. The Aon 2022 Asia Pacific Employee […]
Louise Pender looks beyond Zalora’s passion for fashion
You’re a true-blue Asian online fashionista shopper if you have a Zalora account. Louise Pender (left) celebrates International Women’s Day with her team of “Zalorians” Giving access to a vast selection of 500 top international and local names in fashion, Zalora started its business in early 2012. Its presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, […]
Thai employers optimistic about 2023 salary increments
Employees in Thailand can expect a median of 4.5% salary increments for 2023, a new research by asset management firm Mercer found. This is similar to the actual increase given out in 2022, following better economic conditions and highlighting a return to pre-pandemic levels. The Total Remuneration Survey 2022 by Mercer polled over 600 organisations […]
One-in-two workers in S’pore experience burn out, report finds
Software firm Slack’s latest Leadership and the War for Talent report found that one in two Singaporean workers are experiencing burn out over the last 12 months. The report also revealed that 16% of those surveyed admit to “quiet quitting” at work. The report polled 1,000 workers and found that two in three workers also […]
Five tips to prevent, overcome virtual meeting fatigue
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major shifts in how we live our lives, including how businesses operate. The strict implementation of lockdowns in the first year forced companies to go online and implement remote work setups. Now, companies have become more resourceful and creative in holding activities, whether physically or on-site. […]
Indonesia boosts efforts to improve HR quality
The government has continued to invest in improving human resources and developing vocational education to achieve inclusive, equitable development across Indonesia. Effort is being made to take advantage of the country’s demographics, where 70% of the population is in the productive age group, with a workforce of about 144 million people. Coordinating Minister for Economic […]
Morale, productivity impacted by ‘boring’ tasks, research finds
Ninety-one percent of employers in Singapore struggle to keep their workers engaged with their duties, according to a new research by intelligent automation solutions provider Laiye. The Work Evolution Guide surveyed 1,300 respondents across four continents, revealing the negative effects of today’s work processes on workers and businesses, also known as the Work Execution Gap. […]
