Singaporean workers in the retail sector can expect to receive salary raise, if the progressive wage model is approved by the government. First started in 2015, the progressive wage model is a policy designed to raise the salaries of low-wage workers by upgrading their skills and increasing productivity. If included, the retail sector will be […]Continue reading
The year 2020 saw drastic changes to work cultures, behaviours and arrangements globally as the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in retrenchment, pay cuts and new work from home structures, all factors that led to increased amounts of work stress and that might impact mental well-being. Align Group recently did a survey from November 2020 to January […]Continue reading
As the saying goes, “People come, people go”. In reality, this is really happening, even in businesses. Boomerang employees do exist! What is a boomerang employee? Boomerang employees are employees who leave their employers and eventually come back. At first, you might see them as happy-go-lucky individuals who have never been so dedicated and serious […]Continue reading
The world is going digital. With digital platforms soaring five-fold over the past decade, it opens up to many opportunities for its users, including employment. From ride-sharing apps like Uber and online marketplaces like UpWork linking freelancers and clients to software that allows employers to oversee workers, digital platforms have transformed the nature of work. […]Continue reading
With National Employee Appreciation Day on the horizon on March 5, 2021, insights from a survey conducted for incentive solutions leader, Blackhawk Network, indicate over 40% of the respondents’ employers do not recognize workers or offer an incentive/rewards program. Conversely, almost 90% of the employees surveyed said it is important for their employer to express appreciation for […]Continue reading
Talent expectations are changing due to the pandemic. More and more talents are now looking at jobs and industries that not only provide them financial security but also health safety and work flexibility. Even after the pandemic ends, companies offering these benefits are predicted to continue becoming jobseeker’s number one choice. Beyond that, students are […]Continue reading
Malaysia on Wednesday launched its COVID-19 inoculation programme, which authorities hope will rein in a spike in infections and help revive an economy that recorded its worst slump in over two decades last year. Malaysia has set an ambitious target of vaccinating at least 80% of its 32 million people by February next year. Prime […]Continue reading
Today, a typical corporate HR leadership team is led by a CHRO, and includes HR VPs for business units, HR VPs for Centers of Expertise, a VP for HR Operations, and so on. Within this familiar structure, leadership team roles and responsibilities are predictable. For example, HR VPs for business units are naturally focused on […]Continue reading
KPMG is seeking to hire 1,000 digital professionals in various specializations in India. These positions are open across the North, West, South regions. The company is looking to recruit talents in Cloud, AI, Cyber, Data Engineering, and Business Intelligence, with varying experience levels from 2 years to seasoned individuals with 15-18 years of experience. Speaking […]Continue reading
The arrival of the coronavirus vaccine has signaled a light at the end of the tunnel. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) also warns that vaccines will be no “magic bullet” that will overturn the situation overnight. On this occasion, HR in Asia sits with Lee Quane, Regional Director – Asia, ECA International to discuss […]Continue reading
