HR Tech Update: Empowering workers with disabilities through accommodations-focused HR tech
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, the call for inclusivity and diversity in the workplace has never been stronger. During the pandemic, many workplaces went entirely remote, or into a hybrid work model, which provided increased accessibility to workers with disabilities. These more flexible work environments have allowed a record number of persons with disabilities to […]
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, […]
Case in Point: How Bank of America is getting staff active and healthy
When Bank of America wanted to inspire its global workforce to improve and stay aware of both their physical and mental wellbeing, it knew that the commonly used megaphone approach would likely fall on deaf ears. This might typically involve staff being just bombarded with health messages across a variety of internal channels. Instead, the […]
Employers urged to help employees grappling with financial woes
While several subsidies have been introduced in Budget 2024, Malaysians continue to grapple with financial matters. A recent survey revealed that an overwhelming 90% of Malaysians are deeply concerned about the relentless surge in the cost of living. Against this backdrop, the spotlight shifts to employers, with many questioning if they are willing to shoulder […]
The First Word: How can organisations tap into technological solutions to better protect the mental wellbeing of their employees?
Introduction Organisations in Singapore have been stepping up their efforts in prioritising their employees’ mental wellbeing over the past few years. Corporate insurance providers, such as AIA Singapore, Mercer Singapore, and Great Eastern, have shared uptake of mental wellbeing benefits by organisations for their employees has almost doubled since 2019. This uptake within organisations is […]
The Reading List: Why wellbeing is important, using generative AI and more
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Wellbeing Is Just As Valuable To Workers As Their Pay, Study Finds | Forbes High inflation, rising costs of goods and services, and rising mortgage rates have caused anxiety and stress among Americans. The recent […]
PMAP on creating supportive workplace in the Philippines
The 60th National Convention of the Philippines of PMAP (People Management Association of the Philippines) is currently underway in Lahug, Cebu City. The convention is focused on the topic of over-managing and under-leading and how to create a more supportive and productive workplace environment. One of the speakers at the convention is Roberto F. Antonio, […]
Singapore requires hourly breaks for outdoor employees
From October 25, 2023, employers in Singapore are required to provide outdoor employees with hourly breaks of at least five minutes when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) reaches 32 degrees Celsius or higher. The new measure is aimed at reducing the risks of heat stress on outdoor workers, who are more exposed to heat […]
HR Tech Update: The tech HR can use to tackle burnout
Employee burnout is a major challenge and concern for all types of businesses. As the business landscape evolves, so do the solutions that address the root causes of employee fatigue and frustration in the workplace – many of which are provided through technology. HR can use multiple tech approaches to create happier, less stressful environments […]
Employee burnout threatens cybersecurity, leaders must lead by example
The biggest threat to cybersecurity today is not security risks, but employee burnout, according to Marc van Zadelhof, Chief Executive Officer of Devo, a cloud-native logging and security analytics solution. Van Zadelhof points to a recent study by Devo that found that 85% of IT security professionals are looking to leave their jobs because of […]
