Eliminating discrimination against female employees in the Philippines
A new bill strengthens the anti-discrimination provisions under the Labour Code of the Philippines to safeguard female employees.
Australia set to pass bill supporting multi-employer bargaining
When introduced, the new legislation will allow employees from across different workplaces to collectively negotiate pay rises.
More companies in Australia adopting flexible work arrangements
Offering flexibility at work is helping drive gender equality in Australia’s workplaces, says the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
APAC job markets post modest recovery in 2022
While Asia-Pacific labour markets recorded a partial rebound from the pandemic, 2023 is expected to present challenges hindering a full recovery.
Australia urged to consider relevancy of long-service leave
In line with the current challenge of attracting and retaining the best talent, employers should consider strategies that address employees’ current needs.
The Philippines mulls subsidy for 13th month pay
In the Philippines, all businesses are obligated to pay their employees their 13th month’s salary by December 24, 2022.
Gig workers in Singapore to benefit from national savings scheme
This represents on-going efforts to provider better protection for the growing number of platform workers in the country.
Majority of employers in Malaysia raised salaries in 2022
Employees can also expect their salaries to be further raised in 2023, predicted the Malaysian Employers Federation.
Employee benefits strategy key to talent retention
Companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region recognise that they need to improve their employee benefits strategy to hire and retain top talent.
Addressing the health concerns of female employees in Australia
A number of unions are gearing up to campaign for both menstrual and menopause leave for female employees.
Men in Japan urged to lead change for workplace gender equality
A project has been launched in Japan to encourage men to take the lead in eliminating gender disparities in workplaces.
Prioritising workplace wellbeing support to create a healthy workforce
Hybrid work, the rising cost of living, and uncertainty about the future are all stress factors for employees in Singapore.
More employees in Japan engage in moonlighting
One in three employees in Japan currently have a side job or have had one in the past, as employers are encouraged to support this practice.
Australia clamps down on workplace harassment and violence
A newly tabled convention includes legislation that mandates employers to maintain workplace policies against harassment and violence.
Hong Kong provides support for businesses to retain and create jobs
Hong Kong has approved HK$12.1 billion (US$1.5 billion) in wage subsidies for eligible employers and employees.
Malaysia’s labour market continues recovery
The unemployment rate in the country dropped to 3.7% compared with 4.7% in the same quarter last year.
South Korea priorities job creation for older jobseekers
Efforts are ongoing to create employment opportunities for South Korea’s elderly population, which is expected to reach 10 million by 2025.
Indonesia looks to create jobs with investments in green economy
Employment opportunities related to environmental responsibility activities are expected to increase, predicted Indonesia’s central bank.
Labour group in the Philippines calls for minimum wage review
Inflation in the Philippines reached an all-time high of 7.7% in October, which has impacted the purchasing power of workers’ wages.
Green transition gains momentum with enterprises and employees
Green workplaces are becoming an important aspect of work life for both employers and their employees, as they continue to support enterprise greening.
Malaysia plans to increase female workforce participation
These include addressing wage inequality and providing more childcare support, as well as upskilling and reskilling opportunities.
South Koreans spend more time at work despite reduced work hours
While work hours have declined over the past decade, employees in the country are still among those in the world who record the most hours at work.
Wage hike dampened by rising inflation in Taiwan
The inflation-adjusted remuneration of employees in Taiwan fell in September, despite an increase in salaries over the same period of the previous year.
Labour shortage impacts more than half of companies in Japan
The ageing population, coupled with the recovery of the economy, has caused more than half of 11,000 firms in Japan to experience a labour crunch.
Digital transformation to impact Vietnam’s employment structure
Adapting business models to a digitally transformed society is imperative for organisations, especially in the employment and labour sectors.
Employees in Malaysia can expect to earn more in 2023
Malaysia is also predicted to post a higher than average median salary increment across Asia-Pacific in 2023.
Employees seek more flexibility in work and careers
While compensation is still important for employees, work flexibility and career development opportunities are increasingly being prioritised.
Malaysia to set up national mental health care centre
One of the key objectives of the centre is to help manage and address the mental health issues employees in the country are facing.
Japan seeks more diversity in employment opportunities
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) is looking to end the negative image of mid-career hires by rephrasing commonly used employment terms.
Employees in India favour hybrid work model
Employees believe that a hybrid work model helps improves their productivity and gives them much-needed work-life balance.