Job vacancies in the three months to May jumped 13.8%, from the previous quarter, to 480,100, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The Minimum Wage Commission has agreed on a minimum hourly wage increase of 5% to 9,620 won (US$7.40) for next year.
New labour codes will potentially transform work culture, affecting working hours, salaries, leave and flexible work arrangements.
The government is supporting MSMEs led by women by providing easier access to funding for both capital and product development.
India’s gig economy currents employs about 7.7 million people and is set to nearly triple to 23.5 million workers by 2029-30.
This aims to increase and stabilise employment in key sectors and expand relevant subsidies for college graduates and other key target groups.
Employers can tap a huge labour force that includes women and university students not able to work full time, says former minister.
Australian women are more educated and qualified than men, but are under-represented in leadership positions and workforce participation.
Companies want to decide on the kind of flexible working arrangements that meet their needs and not be dictated to about such arrangements.
More than 40,000 small businesses hit hard by the pandemic each received up to S$10,000 (US$7,211) last week as part of a government grant.
About 31% of employing businesses are having difficulty finding suitable staff, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The incoming government will address the country’s 52-hour workweek policy and the seniority-based pay models adopted by most companies.
A four-day work week is not practical as Malaysia is currently facing low productivity and labour problems, businesses argue.
Government agencies can now implement alternative work arrangements at any time for some 1.7 million employees regardless of their status of appointment.
Labour representatives of the Minimum Wage Commission have proposed an hourly minimum wage of 10,890 won (US$8.4) for 2023.
The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) has objected to new fathers being entitled to paternity leave for a maximum of 40 days.
While more employees in Asia-Pacific are returning to the office, many companies in Thailand are continuing hybrid work arrangements.
Due to the shrinking working population in the country, the government is considering extending or abolishing the retirement age.
The B20 Women in Business Action Council (WiBAC) has drafted three strategies to expedite the involvement of women in the global economy.
The monthly minimum wage for private-sector employees will be increased from 1.1 million kips (US$73) to 1.3 million kips (US$87).
Fresh data has revealed that Australia’s job market continued to strengthen as the unemployment rate remains at a historic low.
A government bill has been passed to allow employers to sack workers who refuse to receive a COVID-19 vaccination without a reasonable excuse.
About 44.8% of companies are considering raising wages in the second half of the year to retain their best employees.
The cabinet has approved a 3.5-billion-baht (US$99,927) budget to hire more than 68,000 recent graduates and jobless people nationwide.
Besides training digital talent, a stimulant programme also supports MSMEs in improving digital skills throughout their organisation.
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the current peak wage system is tantamount to age-based discrimination as it cuts wages after a certain age.
A proposed Bill on Maternal and Child Welfare will provide working mothers with more benefits and help develop a better generation of human resources.
From July 1, new parents will get additional paid parental leave entitlements that will result in up to NZ$40 (US$25) extra a week.
Organisations across a range of industries are gearing up to give Australian workers a four-day working week for six months with no cut to pay.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) is planning to issue electronic employment records for workers aged 15 and above.