Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, workplaces have had to make significant alterations in the way they conduct business. In addition to the changing work-life, Covid-19 also posed financial instability that put many workers at risk of experiencing job insecurity and, in turn, lower wellbeing. In Asia, the crisis has proven to be an accelerant of […]
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Covid-19 pandemic has not yet reached its conclusion, but ongoing infection and fatality rates appear to be better controlled due to vaccination programs commenced in multiple jurisdictions around APAC regions. Along with this joyful news, however, as impactful as the pandemic was in 2020 and will continue to be in 2021, there are a number […]
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How often have you been ghosted by top candidates you have interviewed or screened? Ghosting is one of the most common phenomena that HR professionals and recruiters cannot avoid. In 2021, ghosting is on the rise and has become a two-way street. Recent Indeed survey on Employer Ghosting found that ghosting has become a widespread […]
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Most Asian respondents prefer a hybrid work arrangement, with two or three days of working from home every week Good relationships with colleagues, superiors as well as financial compensation are now top factors for job preferences Issues pertaining to environmental responsibility as well as diversity and inclusion are now more important to Asian worker A […]
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AON, in partnership with IPSOS, has released a survey that confirms the link between employee wellbeing and company performance. Aon’s 2021 Global Wellbeing Survey found that improvements to employee wellbeing within a company directly impact customer satisfaction and retention. While wellbeing performance overall has a direct connection to a strong and focused wellbeing strategy, a […]
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Workplace bullying is more common than many managers might realise. It happens when a group of people at work single out an individual and start embarrassing, harassing, or intimidating an employee without reasoning. The act of bullying at the workplace can have a serious impact on the individual’s performance and affect the company’s growth. Recent […]
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The Southeast Asia Tech Talent Compensation Report commissioned by Monk’s Hill Ventures and Glints revealed that SEA remains an attractive market for tech companies to secure talent, despite increasing compensation packages within regions. The study conducted by interviewing more than 20 founders across Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam, as well as using over 1,000 data points […]
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As April is Stress Awareness Month, Instant Offices researched how the last year has affected employees mental health but also what business and individual employees can do to improve and support mental health. As remote working has been the new normal for the last year, self-isolation and health-related anxiety have created a general sense of unease for […]
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Companies aspire to do well financially – but they are also responsible to engage in good causes, which is the underlying principle of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Today, more organisations recognise the importance of aligning business objectives with CSR initiatives. When considering CSR, companies might need to note that Earth Day has always been of […]
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HSBC Singapore recently announced ‘Future of Work’, the company’s vision to flexible and hybrid-location working. In a press release, the multinational investment bank said that to support this plan, there will be a shift towards a more hybrid and flexible model of working between office and home for its employees while managing operational and business […]
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