Disruption to the delivery of healthcare and lasting changes to work patterns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic will have a major impact on both the cost and design of employer-provided health benefits, according to a new report by Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB). The sixth annual, MMB Health Trends: 2020 Insurer Survey (formerly known as Medical Health Trends Around […]Continue reading

Economic uncertainty, global power shifts, automation, climate change – the world of business is facing some pretty major challenges. So, what kind of business and HR models can best add value to organisations?  The future is never going to be in a steady state, therefore, organisations and its stakeholders need to initiate continuous improvement. There […]Continue reading

Many businesses have transitioned to be more agile during unprecedented times. They ramp up their efforts to engage with employees, customers and partners remotely. Due to this shift, HR practitioners need to re-learn, adopt, and if needed, create new methods and practices to deal with this change. Some of the top concerns need to be […]Continue reading

This article is a guest post. Businesses across the Asia Pacific region thought they had weathered the worst COVID-19 had to throw at them, but businesses have realized that working remotely or flexibly is a fundamental part of the new work reality and not a temporary fix. The initial focus for most businesses when lockdowns […]Continue reading

Talents have long been high on HR professionals’ priority lists. It is a topic which has risen steadily to the top of leadership agendas too. PwC’s 18th Global Annual CEO survey found that 61 percent of CEOs saw retention of skills and talent as a key issue in the workplace, with the ability to acquire […]Continue reading

Malaysian workers will get help for a bit longer during the pandemic situation. Recently, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that the implementation of the wage subsidy programme will be extended for another three months with a more targeted approach. According to Mr. Aziz, the programme will be allocated specifically for the […]Continue reading

Latest scientific evidence has shown that the vast majority of recovered workers continue to have antibodies, including neutralising antibodies, 180 days after the onset of illness. That’s become the reason why in Singapore, workers who have recovered from Covid-19 have been exempted from rostered routine testing. In a statement, the Health and Manpower ministries said […]Continue reading

Logistics and supply chain sector has long been seen as male-dominated industry. Physical labours such as forklifting, shipping, delivery, packing, etc. sure require extra energy that women might not possess. Owing to this reason, diversity management will continue to be a marginal strategic issue in transportation and logistics. The industry will fall short of taking […]Continue reading

For business leaders, the current Covid situation has accelerated unprecedented change. More than ever, the health of businesses is urgently and visibly linked with the health of workforces, the health of our society, and the health of our planet. Previously unimaginable shifts in our daily lives are compelling companies to adapt quickly and identify creative, […]Continue reading