ASEAN urged to accelerate digital transformation
With digitalisation key to economic recovery, the region will need to upskill its workforce quickly to tackle barriers to digital adoption, said the WEF.
Singapore’s investment in ICT to benefit SMEs
As more cloud-based services and smaller system projects are put out, barriers of entry for SMEs are lowered, said the government.
Malaysia registers unemployment rate of 3.9% in April
The unemployment rate for youths aged 15 to 24 reached a 10-month low of 12.8% in April, falling by 3,800 to 357,200 over the month.
More women in Singapore return to the workplace
While the number of female workers has continued to rise, about 260,000 women aged 25 to 64 remain outside the labour force.
More companies in Malaysia register for social security protection
This will provide financial support for employees and their families when necessary, said the Social Security Organisation.
Role of remote work yet to be defined: Apple CEO
The key to a successful hybrid working arrangement is taking advantage of the strengths of both in-person and virtual engagement, says Tim Cook.
Building workforce resiliency key for Singapore
It is essential to attract the right foreign workforce who will bring in the skills to complement the local workforce, said the Manpower Minister.
New Zealand faces digital skills shortage
A new report found that challenges New Zealand firms face include plugging the skills gap, retaining staff, attracting, and hiring talent.
Taiwan aims to raise minimum wage every year
In response, several business groups have urged the government to come up with appropriate support measures for firms that require financial assistance.
Singapore’s unemployment levels holds steady at 2.2% in April
The Ministry of Manpower expects unemployment to stay low amid a tight labour market and high demand for workers.
Sustainable practices required for businesses to remain competitive
Growing awareness about the climate crisis has also changed how people define value in business, and what values a company upholds.
Australia’s Labour Party backs pay increase for low wage workers
The country’s Fair Work Commission will rule this month on a wage rise for the nation’s lowest-paid workers.
Stable labour supply chain key to Vietnam’s post-pandemic recovery
The labour supply in the country remains limited and unable to meet demand despite the recovery of many industries.
Lim Swee Say named as new Chairman of NTUC LearningHub
The former Manpower Minister of Singapore will lead NTUC LHUB’s ongoing initiatives in upskilling and uplifting the Singapore workforce.
India to educate public officials on gig worker rights
A new programme aims to share information and experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security.
Skillsoft bolsters enterprise learning offering through Workday partnership
Users would be able to access curated learning paths such as role- and competency-based paths designed to move them toward aspirational jobs.
Taiwan considers more support for working parents
Taiwan’s government has been urged to provide subsidies for parents who miss work due to caregiving responsibilities.
Japan to mandate firms with over 300 workers to disclose gender pay gap
Companies will not have to publish how much their workers earn, only the difference in wages between male and female workers.
Employee welfare crucial to improve population’s health
The workplace is a very important part of people’s social circles, and a natural touchpoint to encourage habit changes, said Singapore’s health minister.
Philippines backs ILO’s call for safe and healthy working conditions
This comes as work hours globally have fallen in Q1’2022 by 3.8%, as compared to Q4’2019, an equivalent of 112 million full-time jobs.
Japan to support upskilling of one million workers
The government plans to offer workers relearning opportunities and new jobs, based on measures worth ¥400 billion over three years.
Smaller businesses and ease of doing business prioritised in the Philippines
MSMEs account for over 99% of the country’s registered businesses, and generate about 63% of total jobs.
More South Korean firms embrace remote working arrangement
Others are adopting hybrid working arrangements, allowing workers to commute to coworking spaces nearby instead of company headquarters.
Four-day workweek trialled in Australia and New Zealand
The four-day workweek has been advocated by some organisations, as a platform that can boost a better work-life balance.
Indonesia closes workplace gender gap through tripartite collaboration
The private sector, the government and non-governmental organisations have been urged to improve skills and promote women leadership.
South Korea’s job growth slows in fourth quarter of 2021
The number of jobs reached 19.97 million in the fourth quarter, up 376,000 year-on-year, according to official data.
Businesses in Australia prioritise immigration and skills policy
The upcoming Labour Party summit will discuss these topics, potentially paving the way for reforms such as wage theft legislation.
Around 20% of workers looking to switch jobs in next 12 months
Higher pay, more job fulfilment and wanting to be “truly themselves” at work are the factors pushing workers to change jobs, a survey has highlighted.
Unemployment in Thailand falls to two-year low
The unemployment rate declined to 1.53% in Q1’2022, from 1.64% in Q4’2021, and 2.25% in Q3’2021, the lowest rate since the pandemic began.
Australia’s job mobility reaches highest level in a decade
Some 1.3 million people changed jobs during the second year of the pandemic, an increase of 300,000 year-on-year.