Is Asia Ready to Work From Home?
COVID-19 has caused untold economic damage to countries across the globe. Countless businesses have been closed down and even more jobs have been lost....
Guide to Managing Virtual Teams for SMEs
Article by Joey Lim, Commercial Lead - APAC at Lark
The COVID-19 outbreak has led to a huge push towards remote working in what is...
Can Robots Replace the Human Element of HR?
In the digital era, there is much hype on automation replacing jobs. According to a recent poll by CareerBuilder, 55% of HR managers believe...
The World’s Best Places to Retire in 2017
Malaysia has been ranked the sixth best place to retire in, according to the International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index. It said Malaysia has...
Malaysian Employees Are the Least Engaged Among Asian Markets
In the face of a challenging global economy, employees are more skeptical than before, as they anticipate better navigation of the organisation’s future and...
Benefits are the key to keeping employees happy and motivated
Monetary returns alone may no longer keep employees working at their peak. An attractive package that provides for a more wholesome career is the...
Microsoft India offers enhanced family benefits
Recognising the need for a more inclusive approach, Microsoft India is introducing family caregiver leave for its staff.
Under this enhanced scheme, staff will be...
New employment dispute centres to cover Singapore workers
With the recent launch of two new dispute management offices, workers in Singapore now have access to a “cheaper, better, faster way” to resolve...
Are LGBT employees being left behind?
Despite the global shift towards a more inclusive community embracing diversity, only over half of organisations tailored their policies to specifically accommodate lesbian gay,...
Ricoh (Malaysia) announces leadership change
Ms Alice Lee will helm Ricoh (Malaysia) as the Chief Operating Officer, replacing Mr Peter Wee, effective 1 April this year. Alice Lee shall...