Thailand allocates 2.4 billion baht for digital initiatives
One of the projects is an identification programme, aimed at helping SMEs access government e-services and promoted government projects.
Major Japan business lobby says it will not set wage hike goal for businesses
However, the group will still encourage companies that have recovered their earnings to raise wages in line with government recommendations.
Gig jobs see growing popularity in South Korea
There are about 220,000 people working as gig workers for online platforms, which account for 8.5% of the country’s total workers.
Malaysia launches three new HR initiatives
Under the purview of the HR ministry, these initiatives aim to build sustainable human capital in Malaysia.
Most workers support COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates
Workers who were most supportive of workplace vaccinations those who most likely to say that they would receive vaccinations to keep their jobs.
Nine businesses in Singapore double paid paternity leave from 2022
Fathers who work in these firms will be able to enjoy four weeks of paternity leave, an increase from two weeks under current regulations.
One in three Australian employers have fired unvaccinated workers
The survey of 760 human resource professionals also showed that 85% of workers in workplaces with vaccine mandates supported them.
Concern over 7 million underemployed workers in the Philippines
This is defined by the Department of Labour and Employment as workers in part-time roles looking for longer working hours or higher-paying jobs.
Australia funds A$10 million data tool to plug skills gap
The government hopes the tool can help ensure workforce policy and industry-specific workforce plans are data-driven.
How organisations can adapt to new workplace expectations
CHRO Singapore highlighted why HR and business leaders should be open to feedback and, utilise technology and data to retain and hire talent
Cambodia ramps up credit financing for SMEs to US$140 million
As of November 30, 790 SMEs in the country have received financial support, amounting to US$99.8 million in loans.
Increased demand for data and digital skills in Australia
In the next five years, more than nine out of 10 jobs in the country will also require post-school qualifications.
Paving the way for change in a hybrid workplace
Charles Ferguson, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Globalization Partners, highlights what it takes to create a successful hybrid workplace.
South Korea sees rise in job additions in 2020
Total jobs reached 24.72 million last year, up 710,000, or 2.9% from the previous year, marking the largest jump in job additions since 2016.
Cambodia to extend tax exemptions to COVID-19 hard hit sectors
The government would continue to provide tax preferences and subsidies to industries that were impacted severely by the pandemic.
Japan to raise premium for employment insurance
The government wants greater premium payments from employers and employees as the employment insurance system is running low on funds.
India plans to plug gaps in employment data by 2022
Data on informal workers is scarce and can currently only be collected from an online portal launched in August, called e-Shram.
Japan’s largest labour organisation calls for 4% pay hike
In wage negotiations held earlier this year, businesses had agreed to an average 1.78% wage hike, in response to expectations of a 4% pay hike.
Workers in Vietnam receive US$1.24 billion in support
These include some 1.85 million workers who had their labour contracts temporarily suspended or were told to take unpaid leave.
SMEs face biggest challenge in acquiring and retaining talent
SMEs struggle to create appropriate career development opportunities for their workers, making it hard for them to attract and retain talent.
Vaccine mandates could see West Australians leaving jobs
About 55,000 West Australians were opposed to getting the vaccine, with 39,000 of them being in jobs where COVID-19 vaccination was mandatory.
Most employers in Malaysia still cautious on hiring
The majority of employers are still waiting for January 2022 to start hiring new staff and utilise incentives awarded to them.
Flexible working set to be default arrangement in Australia
Working from home would remain part of the way the public service will operate in the future, said the Public Service Commissioner
Malaysia proposes flexible and shorter work weeks for women
Although flexible working schedules have been implemented since the pandemic outbreak last year, there are no laws governing the matter.
Cash assistance handed out to displaced workers in the Philippines
Displaced or disadvantaged workers receive an average of 10 to 90 days of work compensation based on the minimum wage.
Japan PM hopes businesses can hike wages over 3%
The government approved an economic stimulus package last week, which includes cash handouts and vouchers to lower-income households.
Australia’s upskilling programme sees over 270,000 sign-ups
JobTrainer provides access for those eligible to free or low-fee courses, preparing workers for fast-growing industries.
Malaysia supports over 200,000 entrepreneurs
The support provided through a public programme totalled RM7.172 billion, and has exceeded the initial target of supporting 188,345 entrepreneurs.
Indonesia mandated to revise job creation law
The government will have to amend parts of the law within two years, or it would be deemed unconstitutional.
Malaysia sees over 462,000 jobseekers employed through public initiatives
A total of 56,000 jobs have been created under MySTEP, the government’s short-term employment programme.