Every workplace in Singapore encouraged to have mental wellbeing champions 👌
A recent study by Duke-NUS and the Institute of Mental Health revealed the economic impact of mental health issues on productivity in Singapore. In light of the findings, a question was raised in Singapore's Parliament on plans to introduce mandatory mental health awareness and training programmes for employers and managers.
In response, the Ministry of Manpower noted: "There is a wide range of businesses that vary in the nature of work, size of company, supervisor-employee ratio, employee needs and company resources.
"There is also a wide spectrum of mental health conditions and a wide range of factors affecting one’s mental health, some of which are beyond the workplace. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting mental health and wellbeing for employees."
Read the full response here: https://bit.ly/Well-beingChampion
A recent study by Duke-NUS and the Institute of Mental Health revealed the economic impact of mental health issues on productivity in Singapore. In light of the findings, a question was raised in Singapore's Parliament on plans to introduce mandatory mental health awareness and training programmes for employers and managers.
In response, the Ministry of Manpower noted: "There is a wide range of businesses that vary in the nature of work, size of company, supervisor-employee ratio, employee needs and company resources.
"There is also a wide spectrum of mental health conditions and a wide range of factors affecting one’s mental health, some of which are beyond the workplace. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting mental health and wellbeing for employees."
Read the full response here: https://bit.ly/Well-beingChampion
Businesses are still wrestling with integrating sustainability fully into their company strategy 🍃
A survey of 879 respondents from over 25 markets and 19 industries revealed that respondents from APAC and Oceania discover, acknowledge, and respond more effectively towards embedding sustainability compared to their counterparts in the US and Europe.
A majority (91%) from the region somewhat or strongly agreed that their company has a clear understanding of how long-term trends impact the future value of their company.
But why there is still a gap between intentions and prioritisation of the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) agenda? Capacity challenges and self-declared lack of expertise at the board level are cited by the report as two of the reasons. https://bit.ly/IntegratingSustainabilityFully
A survey of 879 respondents from over 25 markets and 19 industries revealed that respondents from APAC and Oceania discover, acknowledge, and respond more effectively towards embedding sustainability compared to their counterparts in the US and Europe.
A majority (91%) from the region somewhat or strongly agreed that their company has a clear understanding of how long-term trends impact the future value of their company.
But why there is still a gap between intentions and prioritisation of the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) agenda? Capacity challenges and self-declared lack of expertise at the board level are cited by the report as two of the reasons. https://bit.ly/IntegratingSustainabilityFully
📰🔊 BREAKING: Elections Department Singapore has announced details on the upcoming Presidential Election 2023, relevant for employers and HR teams to keep track as 1 September 2023 (Friday) has been set aside as Polling Day - in case more than one Presidential candidate is found eligible.
Under the law, Polling Day at any presidential election shall be a public holiday. For those working on Polling Day, the employer shall allow every elector in his employ a reasonable period of time for voting.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/PresidentialElections1Sep
Under the law, Polling Day at any presidential election shall be a public holiday. For those working on Polling Day, the employer shall allow every elector in his employ a reasonable period of time for voting.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/PresidentialElections1Sep
Don't be a bystander: It's time to speak out against workplace harassment 🤏
We all know that feeling of discomfort. It could be at the office pantry or over a Zoom meeting, and someone makes a casual racist comment, or a joke filled with sexual innuendo.
We hope someone intervenes to say something, anything, to stand up to the disrespectful comment or behaviour. But we do not, because of a phenomenon called the "bystander effect".
Studies suggest that when a victim needs help, the more people there are looking on, the lower the chances of someone stepping in. This is due to a diffusion of responsibility: everyone assumes someone else in the group will act, but no one does.
More often than not, these onlookers remain silent. As a result, the perpetrator could end up getting away with their actions, while harassment becomes normalised in the workplace.
https://bit.ly/WorkplaceHarassmentGuideHRO
We all know that feeling of discomfort. It could be at the office pantry or over a Zoom meeting, and someone makes a casual racist comment, or a joke filled with sexual innuendo.
We hope someone intervenes to say something, anything, to stand up to the disrespectful comment or behaviour. But we do not, because of a phenomenon called the "bystander effect".
Studies suggest that when a victim needs help, the more people there are looking on, the lower the chances of someone stepping in. This is due to a diffusion of responsibility: everyone assumes someone else in the group will act, but no one does.
More often than not, these onlookers remain silent. As a result, the perpetrator could end up getting away with their actions, while harassment becomes normalised in the workplace.
https://bit.ly/WorkplaceHarassmentGuideHRO
India, China & Malaysia are the top three locations for potential offshore services ⌨️
While APAC markets continued to dominate the top 10, the Philippines dropped out of the list to rank 12th (2021: 9th). Singapore, on the other hand, rose 24 spots to rank 14th this year (2021: 38th). https://bit.ly/OffshoreLocations
While APAC markets continued to dominate the top 10, the Philippines dropped out of the list to rank 12th (2021: 9th). Singapore, on the other hand, rose 24 spots to rank 14th this year (2021: 38th). https://bit.ly/OffshoreLocations
Office rentals in Kuala Lumpur expected to decrease in the coming 12 months ✌️
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Phnom Penh, and Ho Chi Minh City could also see a decrease, while Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, and more could see an increase. https://bit.ly/OfficeRentals
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Phnom Penh, and Ho Chi Minh City could also see a decrease, while Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, and more could see an increase. https://bit.ly/OfficeRentals
Singapore Presidential Election 2023: Employer obligations on Polling Day come 1 September 📃
As reaffirmed by the Ministry of Manpower, Polling Day should be treated in the same manner as any other public holiday. Employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to paid public holidays, and if an employee is required to work on a public holiday, the employee is entitled to an extra day’s salary for the day’s work or should be given a day off. https://bit.ly/ElectionObligations
As reaffirmed by the Ministry of Manpower, Polling Day should be treated in the same manner as any other public holiday. Employees covered by the Employment Act are entitled to paid public holidays, and if an employee is required to work on a public holiday, the employee is entitled to an extra day’s salary for the day’s work or should be given a day off. https://bit.ly/ElectionObligations
5 priorities for people professionals to take the HR function forward
A recent survey involving people professionals in Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei has revealed the impact of the current economic climate on organisations.
HR talent trends: What's next for our senior leaders?
✌️ Focus on wellbeing
✌️ Position the people profession as a strategic partner
✌️ Look into enabling job mobility
✌️ Keep professional development going
✌️ Build a professional network
Read all the insights here: https://bit.ly/PeopleProfsPriorities
A recent survey involving people professionals in Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei has revealed the impact of the current economic climate on organisations.
HR talent trends: What's next for our senior leaders?
✌️ Focus on wellbeing
✌️ Position the people profession as a strategic partner
✌️ Look into enabling job mobility
✌️ Keep professional development going
✌️ Build a professional network
Read all the insights here: https://bit.ly/PeopleProfsPriorities
Malaysia employers reminded to make all wage payments via bank accounts: MOHR
Minister of Human Resources, V Sivakumar has reminded employers in Malaysia that all payment of wages to employees – both local and foreign – are to be paid through bank accounts.
Any payment of wages in cash or cheque can only be done at the request of the employee themself, and with permission from the Director General of the Department of Labour of Peninsular Malaysia, as stated under Section 25A(1) of the same act.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/WagePaymentsMsia
Minister of Human Resources, V Sivakumar has reminded employers in Malaysia that all payment of wages to employees – both local and foreign – are to be paid through bank accounts.
Any payment of wages in cash or cheque can only be done at the request of the employee themself, and with permission from the Director General of the Department of Labour of Peninsular Malaysia, as stated under Section 25A(1) of the same act.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/WagePaymentsMsia
A night to remember: Meet the winners of HR Excellence Awards 2023, Indonesia
The fifth edition of the HR Excellence Awards, Indonesia was truly a night to remember – one filled with cheers, colours, and celebration as we gathered the best of the best in Indonesia's HR landscape.
The evening was not complete without the crowning of the Overall HREA Winner –TechConnect powered by Sinar Mas Mining & Financial Services Group!
👉 Meet Indonesia's most progressive employers here: https://lnkd.in/gaNTg5cG
The fifth edition of the HR Excellence Awards, Indonesia was truly a night to remember – one filled with cheers, colours, and celebration as we gathered the best of the best in Indonesia's HR landscape.
The evening was not complete without the crowning of the Overall HREA Winner –TechConnect powered by Sinar Mas Mining & Financial Services Group!
👉 Meet Indonesia's most progressive employers here: https://lnkd.in/gaNTg5cG
HRO Hotspot: What is immersive learning and how to make it work for APAC learners
Metaverse spaces have entered our daily lives – thanks to technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) platforms, machine learning (ML), blockchain, 3D graphics, digital currencies, sensors, and VR-enabled headsets.
By bridging both the physical and digital worlds, the applications for immersive learning are immense, and progressive employers in Asia Pacific are keenly scouting opportunities to include more metaverse-based learning experiences to transform their workforce.
In this edition of HRO Hotspot, we speak to two prolific interviewees: Drew McGuire, CEO and Co-Owner, Capability Group, joining us from New Zealand; and Kyle Jackson, CEO and Co-founder, Talespin, based in Singapore.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/ImmersiveLearningHotspot
Metaverse spaces have entered our daily lives – thanks to technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) platforms, machine learning (ML), blockchain, 3D graphics, digital currencies, sensors, and VR-enabled headsets.
By bridging both the physical and digital worlds, the applications for immersive learning are immense, and progressive employers in Asia Pacific are keenly scouting opportunities to include more metaverse-based learning experiences to transform their workforce.
In this edition of HRO Hotspot, we speak to two prolific interviewees: Drew McGuire, CEO and Co-Owner, Capability Group, joining us from New Zealand; and Kyle Jackson, CEO and Co-founder, Talespin, based in Singapore.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/ImmersiveLearningHotspot
Women outweigh men in population size in Hong Kong, but at a lower labour force participation rate 👜
Same as their male counterparts, retirement/old age was the most common reason for women being economically inactive, followed by engagement in household duties. https://bit.ly/HKLFPRAug
Same as their male counterparts, retirement/old age was the most common reason for women being economically inactive, followed by engagement in household duties. https://bit.ly/HKLFPRAug
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Standard Chartered rolls out minimum 20-week paid parental leave effective 1 September 🫰
Standard Chartered will standardise the amount of parental leave it offers, with the aim to provide employees the option to undertake more equitable caregiving responsibilities for their children.
With these enhanced benefits, employees will gain access to a minimum of 20 weeks of paid parental leave, irrespective of gender, relationship status, or how a child comes to permanently join an employee’s family.
https://bit.ly/StanChartParental
Standard Chartered will standardise the amount of parental leave it offers, with the aim to provide employees the option to undertake more equitable caregiving responsibilities for their children.
With these enhanced benefits, employees will gain access to a minimum of 20 weeks of paid parental leave, irrespective of gender, relationship status, or how a child comes to permanently join an employee’s family.
https://bit.ly/StanChartParental
How Malaysian states and sectors fared on the National Training Index 2022 ⚙️
By sector, manufacturing led the way with a score of 0.98, followed by services (0.85) and mining & quarrying (0.77), all of which were deemed as 'leaders'. https://bit.ly/NTI2022Findings
By sector, manufacturing led the way with a score of 0.98, followed by services (0.85) and mining & quarrying (0.77), all of which were deemed as 'leaders'. https://bit.ly/NTI2022Findings
HSBC Singapore increases maternity & paternity leave provisions effective 1 September
HSBC Singapore has introduced enhancements to its parental leave policies for employees. Effective 1 September 2023 (Friday), it has extended its maternity leave to 26 weeks, an increase from 16 weeks previously, while paternity leave was increased to eight weeks of leave, up from two weeks.
👉 Read about the provisions here: https://bit.ly/HSBCPaternity
HSBC Singapore has introduced enhancements to its parental leave policies for employees. Effective 1 September 2023 (Friday), it has extended its maternity leave to 26 weeks, an increase from 16 weeks previously, while paternity leave was increased to eight weeks of leave, up from two weeks.
👉 Read about the provisions here: https://bit.ly/HSBCPaternity
Gen Z update: What's important to China’s 18–25-year-olds in the workplace 👍
When 16,914 respondents were asked: "What do people born in 1995 look like to you?", among the 12,050 valid answers, overall text analysis shows that Gen Z respondents were positive in their self-assessment, describing themselves as confident, dynamic, diligent, courageous, and hard-working.
Meanwhile, other generations had more negative views on Gen Z, perceiving them as lazy, aggressive and selfish.
Read the 4 most important takeaways of the report here: https://bit.ly/ChinaGenZs
When 16,914 respondents were asked: "What do people born in 1995 look like to you?", among the 12,050 valid answers, overall text analysis shows that Gen Z respondents were positive in their self-assessment, describing themselves as confident, dynamic, diligent, courageous, and hard-working.
Meanwhile, other generations had more negative views on Gen Z, perceiving them as lazy, aggressive and selfish.
Read the 4 most important takeaways of the report here: https://bit.ly/ChinaGenZs
Skilled workforce and competitive wage prices rank as top reasons for business expansion into Southeast Asia 👩💻
According to a recent survey, commissioned by HSBC Commercial Banking, international companies operating in Southeast Asia consistently cite the region’s skilled workforce and competitive wage prices as making it attractive for business expansion. In fact, ASEAN’s skilled workforce was the region’s most attractive market feature in 2023, up from second place in 2022.
At the same time, 25% of international firms said competitive wages were an attraction for expansion in ASEAN in 2023, down slightly from 27% in 2022. https://bit.ly/ASEANOutlookExpansion
According to a recent survey, commissioned by HSBC Commercial Banking, international companies operating in Southeast Asia consistently cite the region’s skilled workforce and competitive wage prices as making it attractive for business expansion. In fact, ASEAN’s skilled workforce was the region’s most attractive market feature in 2023, up from second place in 2022.
At the same time, 25% of international firms said competitive wages were an attraction for expansion in ASEAN in 2023, down slightly from 27% in 2022. https://bit.ly/ASEANOutlookExpansion
Eligible employers in 3 services sub-sectors in Malaysia can now hire foreign workers 👏
Malaysia's government is now allowing employers in three sub-sectors – barbers, textiles, and goldsmiths – to recruit foreign workers, with a quota of 7,500 in place.
Recruitment in these sub-sectors had previously been frozen since 2009, with Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar noting that the reopening is "not comprehensive" and will be based on the actual needs of these sub-sectors.
"This step will also stop the tendency of employers to employ foreign nationals without valid employment documents," he added. "We are aware that this tendency has great potential for exploitation and forced labour practices."
https://bit.ly/MalaysiaOpensUpHiring
Malaysia's government is now allowing employers in three sub-sectors – barbers, textiles, and goldsmiths – to recruit foreign workers, with a quota of 7,500 in place.
Recruitment in these sub-sectors had previously been frozen since 2009, with Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar noting that the reopening is "not comprehensive" and will be based on the actual needs of these sub-sectors.
"This step will also stop the tendency of employers to employ foreign nationals without valid employment documents," he added. "We are aware that this tendency has great potential for exploitation and forced labour practices."
https://bit.ly/MalaysiaOpensUpHiring
Deutsche Bank enhances parental leave benefits for employees across its 15 APAC markets
As part of its commitment to its employees and focus on supporting them throughout different stages of life, Deutsche Bank has updated its parental leave policy for the whole Asia Pacific region. According to the bank, the enhanced policy is in line with its key priority in ensuring that all employees can dedicate meaningful time to their families and personal wellbeing, and took effect on 1 August 2023.
Click here to read the full story: https://bit.ly/DBParentalLeave
As part of its commitment to its employees and focus on supporting them throughout different stages of life, Deutsche Bank has updated its parental leave policy for the whole Asia Pacific region. According to the bank, the enhanced policy is in line with its key priority in ensuring that all employees can dedicate meaningful time to their families and personal wellbeing, and took effect on 1 August 2023.
Click here to read the full story: https://bit.ly/DBParentalLeave