Thanks to the gender equality movement, more women are entering the workforce, making dual-income families more apparent. While both man and woman have the opportunity to become a breadwinner, fathers continue to be the primary providers. Statistics showed that working dads support 85 percent of dual-parent households. Due to their leadership at home, 76 percent […]
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Success is the fruit of hard work and persistence. Work is one of the most important features that keep us alive as it is a way to create personal and social identity, family and social bonds, source of income, etc. As Ernest Hemingway puts it: “Work is the most important thing in life which distracts […]
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When discussing diversity and inclusion, the focus is mostly on gender, race, and disability. These topics are important to talk through, but diversity and inclusion extend far wider, and it includes social mobility. What is social mobility? The World Economic Forum (WEF) explained that social mobility can be understood as moving ‘upward’ and ‘downward’. It […]
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Your efforts in making employees happy at work could create a domino effect on other HR strategies. When employees are satisfied with their job, this will boost their engagement with the company and when they are highly engaged, employee retention will improve. When employees are on an all-time high, it will positively affect productivity, and […]
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As much of the world celebrates Pride month this June, a new study commissioned by AXA Asia has revealed that many companies in the region are still falling short when it comes to fostering an LGBTQ+ friendly working environment through Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) initiatives. The findings underline key areas where action can help to […]
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Effective and fair compensation management is vital for every business due to many reasons. Compensation management acts as a reward to recognise employees for the value they bring to the company. When employees are recognised for their hard work, they are more likely to be motivated, loyal, and higher performing than those who are not. […]
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Employee engagement has become one of the biggest challenges for the HR team, especially during the Covid-19 crisis. Gallup defined that engagement comes mostly from relationships; and when working remotely, team members might find detachment. Working remotely puts a strain on an employee’s ability to build bonds. Statistics from Instant Offices showed that self-isolation and […]
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A new report based on the study Decoding Global Career Shifts states that 62 percent of Singaporean workers are willing to retrain for new jobs in any case as they look towards the aftermath of the pandemic. On top of that, another 36 percent said that they are willing to retrain should the need arises. […]
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Having more freedom and flexibility at work is like a long-coming dream that has finally come true. Today, more employees can work flexibly and remotely in the comfort of their home. Especially in the era of COVID-19, remote working is expected to stay longer than expected. Even so, employees continue demanding more freedom and flexibility. […]
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Compensation is a vital part of human resource management to drive employee motivation and improve organisational effectiveness. Having a well-managed compensation package accompanied with an ideal salary structure and benefits can help attract and retain the best employees. Successful American industrialist and business magnate Henry Ford did say that “Paying good wages is not charity […]
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