South Korea sees a rise in job growth and a fall in unemployment
South Korea saw its employment rise for the second consecutive month this year, with a 1.1% increase in employment from the year before.
Purpose versus pay: What factors more when choosing a job?
Despite people valuing both meaningful work and salary, there is only one winner when employees are made to choose one over the other.
Employers in Malaysia looking beyond academic credentials when hiring
Having a degree or diploma is no longer the defining factor for a job seeker to gain employment, says Malaysia’s Economy Minister.
Malaysia aims to improve employee compensation through wage policy
The progressive wage model will help drive employment and ensure renumeration improves for skilled employees, says Malaysia’s HR Minister.
Some employees in Japan reluctant to take leave even after encouragement
Deeply entrenched traditional beliefs in Japan that colleagues are inconvenienced are discouraging some employees from taking annual leave.
Why Malaysia is adopting a progressive wage policy
A progressive wage policy will ensure employees are fairly rewarded for their contributions, suggested Malaysia’s Economy Minister.
Why employees’ mental health should be a priority for all organisations
A medical professional provides insights on how employers can create a more supportive and inclusive work environment to address mental health needs.
Thailand’s contract employees demand equal working benefits
Labour groups in Thailand are supporting contract employees who want an end to short-term contract employment due to unequal treatment.
Employees in Myanmar see wages raise this October
To help employees cope with raising costs of living, Myanmar has raised the minimum wage for the first time since 2018.
Digital economy creating more tech jobs in Singapore
The rising sector is creating multiple job opportunities for tech employees and raising median wages in contrast to employees in other sectors.
Stay employable by learning digital skills, employees in Malaysia told
Jobs of the future will be driven by digital technology and employees need to gain new skills to be part of this future, according to a Malaysian minister.
CEOs see ESG investment as part of sustainable long-term growth
Most CEOs are optimistic about their organisation’s growth prospects as they define the focus of their ESG investments.
Wage hikes will be sustainable for businesses: Japanese PM
The Japanese government is focused on accelerating wage growth and has vowed more support to help businesses cope.
How organisations can develop their next-generation leaders
Millennials and Gen Z employees can grow into great leaders if organisations understand their priorities and what they care about in the workplace.
More firms in Singapore utilise wage credits to employ disabled employees
New programmes and initiatives such as the Enabling Employment Credit have been essential in helping more disabled people get employed.
Rehiring former employees gaining momentum in Japan
Citing reasons such as better employee match and understanding of organisational style, more firms in Japan are welcoming back ex-employees.
Proposed minimum wage hike in Thailand receives backlash
Economists and employer groups are cautioning that an excessive minimum wage raise will be detrimental for both employers and employees alike.
Small-sized firms slowing down employment of women in India
Bigger organisations are more likely to hire women in comparison to smaller ones, and one of the reasons is due to non-wage benefits.
Amazon clamps down on employees defying RTO mandate
To ensure compliance with the return-to-office mandate, Amazon employees will reportedly be monitored by individual badge swipes into buildings.
WFH no longer an option for TCS employees
Tata Consultancy Services has reportedly told employees that they will need to be physically in offices for the entire workweek.
Employees in Malaysia urged to focus on reskilling and upskilling
The Malaysian Employers Federation has encouraged employees to upgrade their skills as more firms embrace new technologies in the workplace.
Simon Tate appointed as President of Asia-Pacific, Workday
Tate will be coming onboard the position at Workday to oversee the region of Asia-Pacific, with effect from November 6, 2023.
A people-first focus for a connected workplace: HR Tech Fest Connect 2023
Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference examined post-pandemic workforce challenges and offered key insights for HR leaders to grow their organisation.
Employers in Malaysia seek guidelines for wage policy implementation
More transparency is needed to ensure proposed cash incentives are not abused and are properly utilised, employers argue.
Why good employees in South-East Asia leave for overseas
More employees are seeking better career opportunities by moving overseas, and employers can do more to retain their best talent.
How mentorship can be key to performance management in firms
Performance management within organisations requires a personal touch, and employees and leaders can be empowered to take responsibility for the task.
Empowering HR leaders to build an engaged and resilient workforce
You can still register for the highly anticipated HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, which is taking place on Wednesday, September 2023!
Australia’s National Skills Passport looks to retrain, renew, and reskill
One of the key objectives of the new initiative is to promote lifelong learning amongst employees in Australia amongst a skill shortage.
Pay overtime without fail or else, Taiwan employers warned
Employees working overtime must be compensated by getting overtime pay and not by other methods, says Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour.
More CEOs and leaders creating one-on-one time with employees
A rising number of leaders cite one-on-one communication and empathy as a key trait to break down barriers between managers and employees.