Travellers flock to Asia for the Lunar New Year
Thailand is the top destination for tourists for the upcoming holiday, making up 27% of the flights to the region. This is according to data from travel marketing platform Sojern, which looked at global travel plans for the Lunar New Year. Japan and Singapore, at 19% and 18% respectively, are the second and third choices […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: The long holiday break is over and here are what HR thought leaders have to say about going back to work: “When you go on a long break and vacation, you do not rush and plunge (back) into your work like normal times. You warm up first. Strategise your priorities” – Francis Kong, […]
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 […]
Asia-Pacific labour markets yet to fully recover, report finds
The Asia-Pacific labour markets have shown signs of recovery from the effects of Covid-19, but full movement back towards pre-pandemic levels of employment remains elusive, according to a report published by the International Labour Organisation. The Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2022 report revealed that job growth has taken place in the Asia-Pacific region, but […]
Asia-Pacific leaders thriving in hybrid set-ups: new research
A new study by leadership development company Center for Creative Leadership found that over 52% of business leaders in the region claim to be thriving in the hybrid workplace. WORK 3.0: Reimagining Leadership in a Hybrid World surveyed over 2,000 leaders across 13 countries in Asia-Pacific, offering a comprehensive look into the region’s evolving work […]
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. […]
HR Tech Update: Streamlining MICE with HRIS
For every HR challenge today, there is a technological solution aimed at tackling the issue. Human resources information system (HRIS) is a software that helps organisations manage employee data, but it can also help streamline workflow by automating onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration tasks while allowing managers to track employee performance and compliance. HRIS can […]
Five reasons why employee engagement matters for growth
Much has been said about employee engagement, which is fast becoming one of the most important factors in reducing turnover. Much like a romantic relationship, before one can become engaged with their partner, one must first enjoy the experience of being around their partner. The same can be said for employee-employer. To ensure high engagement, […]
APAC sees increased demand for cybersecurity talent
A report by non-profit cybersecurity firm The International Information System Security Certification Consortium or (ISC)² found a 2.2 million workforce gap for cybersecurity talents in the APAC region. The (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study was conducted to evaluate the size of the current cybersecurity workforce and existing talents. The report found that 60% of APAC […]
Five ways for employers to overcome anxiety over flexible schedules
In a survey conducted by Randstad, out of 1,000 Singaporean employees, 80% indicated that having flexibility in terms of working hours is important to them, while 42% said they will reject a job if it doesn’t offer flexible hours. While flexibility has become one of the core interests of workers across the globe, more traditionally […]
