Four-day workweek firms see surge in job applications
While companies have witnessed a surge in job applications, it does not necessarily equate to finding the right candidate.
Indonesia boosts women’s work participation
Employees’ skills, financial independence, and financial inclusion have so far been improved through the Pre-Employment Card Programme.
Singapore plans to upgrade workforce reskilling programmes
The government plans to enhance its reskilling programmes to better meet the needs of mature and mid-career workers.
AI found to be an ineffective tool for recruitment
The use of artificial intelligent hiring tools does not result in a reduction of bias or improvement in diversity, a study has found.
Indonesia strives to nurture digital talents
To achieve its goal of 9 million digital talents by 2030, the nation needs to produce 600,000 digital talents a year.
Labour union says Hong Kong’s minimum wage hike insufficient
The Minimum Wage Commission reached a consensus last Thursday to raise the minimum wage to HK$40, a 6.7% increase.
Singapore launches roadmap to bolster skills of tech workforce
5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and analytics were identified as tech trends that will create high job demand in the near future.
South Korea registers 19th consecutive month of job growth
Employment in South Korea reached 28.38 in September, up 707,000 from last year, marking the largest year-on-year growth since 1999.
Australia urged to address pensions gender gap
Retired Australian women typically have 23.1% less in their pension accounts than men, said the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Leadership effectiveness tops HR’s priorities in 2023
Human-centric leadership will be crucial to drive organisations forward as the world of work continues to evolve.
Malaysia to create 70,000 new jobs for select groups
Employers will be given cash incentives to hire disabled people, women who are looking to enter the workforce and former convicts.
Indonesia focuses on female workers’ health and welfare
Companies in Indonesia have been urged to invest in female workers’ health to increase business productivity and employee loyalty.
Thailand aims for more smoke-free workplaces
The Health Promotion Foundation wants to add to the 2,000 workplaces around the country that are already non-smoking premises.
Positive employee recognition improves business performance
Employees who are recognised are likely to be more engaged, productive, inclusive, and loyal to their organisations.
Singapore’s jobless rate in August falls to six-year low
While the unemployment rate has fallen below pre-pandemic levels, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has cautioned against looming economic uncertainty.
Organisations lacking in mental health management
A study revealed that when it comes to integrating mental health into formal management systems, most firms have much to improve on.
Indonesia advocates workplace safety and health
Organisations have been urged to implement and observe labour norms that address wages, social assistance, as well as work safety and health.
Firms in the Philippines told to pay 13th month wages or face sanction
A senator has proposed that firms are penalised if they fail to pay employees their 13th month wages before December 24.
Businesses in Asia expected to continue hybrid work
With virtual work expected to increase, companies believe productivity can be improved through flexible work arrangements.
Hybrid workplace can boost women’s workforce participation
Singapore President Halimah Yaakob has encouraged employers to institute family-care leave to allow workers to care for their families.
Globalization Partners rebrands to reflect commitment to hiring globally
Enabling global growth and providing employment opportunities for the ‘everywhere workforce’ is at the core of the newly branded G-P.
Japan provides more subsidies for wage-rising firms
PM Fumio Kishida is asking employers to increase pay to keep up with inflation during wage negotiations next spring.
Middle managers caught between hybrid work policies
Hybrid managers feel less connected to their company culture than their full-time remote or full-time on-site peers.
Non-regular employment grows 2.4% year-on-year in Japan
As of August, 67.51 million people were employed in Japan, of which almost a third are those not in formal employment.
Skills employers seek when hiring graduates
While their technical literacy is deemed to be satisfactory, jobseekers need to improve their problem-solving skills to gain employment.
Singapore ramps up health screening for gig workers
First piloted by the Health Promotion Board in 2019, the programme will now cover another 7,000 workers by 2024.
Indonesia prioritises discrimination-free workplaces
As sexual violence cases have a detrimental effect on productivity, it is critical that companies prevent such incidents, said the Manpower Ministry.
Singapore wants wage increment to correspond with productivity
Increasing wages too rapidly will negatively impact Singapore’s global competitiveness, cautioned Singapore’s Finance Minister.
New Zealand urged to address gender pay inequality
To ensure women in the workforce are paid fairly, the government has also been urged to make pay gap reporting mandatory.
Business and workforce transformation in Singapore
Two new programmes offer SMEs the chance to push ahead with digitalisation to improve productivity, optimise operations and lower operation costs.