As the times change, so does the way we work. Nowadays, many companies have adapted their work patterns and opened opportunities for employees to work remotely. The results have exceeded expectations, as surveys have shown that remote work can be highly effective and beneficial for ... Views: 5
In today’s digital era, many companies are transitioning to electronic payslips as a means of streamlining payroll processes and reducing paper consumption. However, hardcopy payslips still hold significance in various industries due to certain challenges and requirements. In this article, we ... Views: 6
Payroll function is one of the most delicate and time-consuming functions in any organization. If not managed well, it can be prone to data entry inaccuracies or payroll calculation errors. Another pitfall of a poorly-managed payroll process is the susceptibility to payroll scams.
Any business, ... Views: 11
The banking sector in Hong Kong has been at the forefront of technological innovation in recent years, with digital transformation and automation reshaping the industry. One of the most significant technological trends impacting the banking sector is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and ... Views: 13
Part-time and full-time employment are common modes of work in many countries, and each type of employment comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. While many people may believe that part-time employees are not entitled to the same benefits and protections as full-time employees, this ... Views: 19
As the demand for new skills gains traction in today’s workplace, upskilling and cross-skilling are key for any employee to stay relevant in the industry. The World Economic Forum projects that automation is likely to displace 85 million jobs by 2025 and the robot revolution is expected to ... Views: 19
In the post-pandemic era, how do organisations bring team members back together in office after working remotely for the past two years?
While some employees may feel enthused to return back to the office, most employees still prefer to work from home all the time if there is the option to do ... Views: 20
With the booming gig economy, the engagement of contractors or independent workers are becoming increasingly popular. Statistics have shown that the gig economy grew by 30% in 2020, expanding 8.5 times faster than the US economy. With the flexibility that gig work offers, it is no wonder that ... Views: 27
As the financial industry in Hong Kong continues to evolve and grow, continuous professional training has become a critical aspect for banking professionals to stay updated with industry regulations, maintain their skills, and enhance their career prospects. However, managing and tracking the ... Views: 28
Managing payroll for a small business can be challenging. From tracking time and tax payments to processing employees’ salaries, each step of the entire payroll process requires utmost attention to detail.
Unlike large organisations, small businesses may not have the capital to purchase a ... Views: 26
Regardless of how effective your talent acquisition team may be, there is always that possibility that the person behind that CV is not a good fit for your organisation. After all, potential candidates are always looking to make the best impression on the hiring manager during the job ... Views: 27
Working with teams across geographies is not new. In fact, organisations are leveraging on a geographically dispersed team to bring together functional expertise, coupled with varied work experiences and international diversity, to help them compete and succeed in the business world. ... Views: 32
Introducing payroll software can significantly increase operational efficiency for organizations.
If your company has decided to adopt payroll software, congratulations! However, before you can reap the benefits of time and cost savings, you must ensure a smooth deployment and transition ... Views: 36
Hong Kong is one of the world’s most important financial centers and its financial services industry remains one of its key pillars, contributing to around 23.4% of its GDP. In 2022, Hong Kong was ranked 4th in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) released by Z/Yen Group and the China ... Views: 40
The adoption of hybrid working in workplaces has proliferated in the post pandemic era. With the perceived increase in benefits that it brings about to employees, it is no surprise. Data from Gallup revealed that 59% of employees now work in a hybrid arrangement, an increase from 32% in 2019. ... Views: 45
Payroll is often overlooked as a critical function, reducing it to an administrative and repetitive task that falls under HR or Finance purview, depending on which department is keen to adopt it. However, with the evolving payroll mindset, the ongoing advancements in technology coupled with the ... Views: 39
Automating your payroll process can bring about significant benefits to the HR function and organisation. A study from G&A Partners found that HR spends almost three-quarters (73%) of their time on administrative tasks. This typically involves forms to fill out, data entry, filing, and the ... Views: 38
Is the 40-hour workweek a thing of the past? Perhaps so, according to a survey conducted by SimpleTesting. Close to 96% of the surveyed 1,000 Americans indicated that they want a 4-day workweek. In fact, 90% of surveyed respondents indicated that the 4-day workweek is outdated!
Despite the ... Views: 46
Being the newbie in the workplace is always a tricky and difficult situation. During the first few weeks in the workplace, new hires are expected to be familiar with the multiple work processes, know their team and co-workers, understand the workplace lingo, unspoken rules and so on.
This is ... Views: 57
As we enter the new age of work, the gig economy is a rapidly growing trend. The growth of the gig economy is even more apparent on the onset of COVID-19, with the number of global gig workers expected to rise from 43 million to 78 million in 2023. This shift will have major implications for the ... Views: 67
Payroll management is a crucial aspect of any well-run organisation. It is an administrative function that is indirectly linked to the success of an organisation. When the importance of payroll management is overlooked or negatively impacted for some reasons, the short- and long-term effects on ... Views: 63
The past two years have been challenging to say the least. The COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine-Russia war, among others, have disrupted the ways of working and propelled markets to evolve and adapt at a rapid pace. This has also impacted the landscape of the work environment and the role of human ... Views: 46
Payroll function is often the biggest expense within the organisation. It is also one of the most stressful roles as it requires thorough and meticulous handling of employees wages. Close of half (43%) of organisations globally have very low or limited process standardisation in payroll.
This ... Views: 64
The decision to outsource payroll should not be taken lightly. Yet, there are multiple benefits in which outsourcing payroll can bring about. In fact, 73% of organisations today outsource some aspects of their payroll.
While outsourcing payroll takes the burden of computing employees’ ... Views: 54
It is no secret that a successful organisation often stems from an engaged and highly-motivated workforce. And there are many factors that contribute to high satisfaction levels among your employees – collaborative workplace culture, competitive pay and innovative benefits are just some ... Views: 61
Payroll can be a messy and stressful affair when you have to manage large employee groups. It requires the organisation to track an individual employee’s payroll record, make statutory deductions and tax filings. By outsourcing these tedious but crucial payroll processes, business leaders can ... Views: 61
As with any business decisions, the decision to outsource payroll should not be taken lightly. Outsourcing payroll, as with any other outsourced business function, comes with its benefits and an element of risk. After all, it involves dealing with confidential and sensitive payroll information ... Views: 70
The Great Resignation has been triggered by the pandemic – but why are resignation numbers not slowing down as the pandemic wanes?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers quit due to safety concerns or because their organisations are not providing adequate remote work support. Many left to ... Views: 73
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global work-from-home experience has forced organisations to rethink traditional work arrangements. Majority of organisations today are planning to introduce hybrid work models in the post-pandemic world. According to a Gartner survey of 127 company leaders ... Views: 67
With the “Great Resignation” in the post-pandemic era, organisations are now facing the challenge of finding talents to fill these vacant positions. According to business management consulting corporation Greenhouse, 88% of surveyed hiring managers highlighted that they are experiencing ... Views: 76
One of the major future of work trends associated in the post-COVID-19 era is flexible work arrangements. While flexible work arrangement has been a hotly debated topic over the past few years, the adoption rate among organisations has accelerated within the last two years. Flexible working is ... Views: 67
Talking about salary can be an uncomfortable topic for even the most senior leaders. Even if you have good news to share – say a spot bonus or a promotion – assigning a number to the value of an employee’s job scope is tough. The situation becomes particularly challenging when managers, who ... Views: 74
i-Admin, a Workday partner, has officially achieved Workday Certified Payroll Effective Change Interface (PECI) Partner status in nine countries:
Singapore
Malaysia
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Thailand
Japan
China
Korea
Macau
With this certification, ... Views: 77
For many years, parental leave has been a hotly debated debate across Asia. However, each country has their own unique approach to this issue. Some countries offer paid parental leave while others offer unpaid leave. The duration of the leave, both paid and unpaid, also varies between ... Views: 88
In today’s increasingly competitive labour market, organisations are no doubt in a hurry to snatch up the cream of the crop. However, when hiring managers cut corners to speed up the onboarding process, such as skipping the need for background checks, this should raise the alarm ... Views: 83
Choosing the ideal payroll software for your organisation can be a huge investment. When done right, it is a pleasure to use. After all, implementing a payroll software brings about a myriad of benefits including accuracy in payroll calculations and reporting, ease of report generation and time ... Views: 72
Employee data is a rich source of database that, if utilised effectively, can reveal key people insights and facilitate decision making when it comes to formulating people strategies.
However the big question is – how can organisations use employee data effectively and to their ... Views: 74
At the start of 2022, organisations globally were experiencing “The Great Resignation” – a wave of unusually high turnover rates across industries and the world. Research from Gartner revealed that organisations may face turnover rates as high as 24% in 2022 and the years to come, compared to ... Views: 75
Employee burnout and workplace stress is extremely common today. According to Deloitte’s Workplace Burnout Survey, it found that 77% of its surveyed 1,000 full-time US professionals have experienced burnout at least once in their current role.
Business leaders and managers need to take ... Views: 93
Introducing a new HR software or switching from one vendor to another means change, not only for the HR department but for all employees. Employees use the software to update their personal records, submit their leave applications or track their salaries. Managers need to use the HR software to ... Views: 82
Employees expenses form the biggest expense in every organisation’s budget. And business leaders recognise that. After all, employees form the arms and legs of the business – conducting research and development, marketing and selling products or services, and running the day-to-day operations. ... Views: 121
People analytics – using statistical approaches to derive insights from employee data to manage talent – has gotten much traction in recent years. According to Harvard Business Review, more than 70% of companies now say they consider people analytics to be a high priority. The benefits of people ... Views: 104
People analytics. Sounds complex with no clue where and how to start? That is the challenge that most organisations struggle with. Here is what people analytics means and the benefits of utilising it in the organisation.
WHAT IS PEOPLE ANALYTICS?
People analytics, as defined by Gartner, is ... Views: 111
The rising inflation rates in 2022 has been a huge concern for employers and employees. With the damage from the COVID-19 pandemic compounded by the Russian-Ukraine invasion, countries across the globe are feeling stagnant growth and elevated inflation in 2022. According to statistics reported ... Views: 138
Payroll is often the biggest expense that organisations have to manage. And payroll costs goes beyond the monthly salaries disbursed to employees. It includes benefits, taxes, payroll platform licensing fees, and administrative costs from outsourcing payroll.
That being said, processing ... Views: 136
Before COVID-19, work-life balance has been a hotly debated topic. Organisations and employees recognise the importance of work-life balance – the state of equilibrium where one equally prioritises the demands of work and personal life.
Yet, many of us know that work-life balance is a lie. ... Views: 133
With the rapid utilization of technology in the workplace today, numerous jobs are seeing technology replacing human roles. Additionally, with the growing business demands and usage of automation within organisations, simply relying on manual processes as well as technology is simply not enough. ... Views: 120
Looking for top talents to fill in the vacancy of your payroll manager role? It is possible – but only with the right job description that will attract these talents. Managing the entire company’s payroll duties is no doubt a heavy and crucial responsibility. Ideally, you would want someone who ... Views: 143
Thanks to the ever-growing innovation, technology has rapidly transformed the way HR professionals do their jobs today. HR professionals are constantly urged to leverage on technology to support and enhance the efficiency of HR processes.
Moreover, more companies are keeping in sync with this ... Views: 135
Pay equity has been a hot topic over the years, fuelled by social movements such as #MeToo and Equal Pay. In 2018, in the first of its kind, Iceland introduced a policy that required organisations with more than 25 employees prove that they pay men and women equal pay for a job of equal value. ... Views: 175