In the early days of the pandemic, the percentage of informal workers was 56.64%, but this continued to increase till almost 60% as of this February.
Besides upskilling workers, the government also intends to address the jobs mismatch issue and boost jobs creation in the country.
Upskilling requires effort and very strong commitment from both workers and employers to bridge the skills gap, said the manpower minister.
The reasons provided by elderly citizens include earning enough for living expenses and wanting to work so long as their health allowed.
The skills in demand involve those with capability development and performance management, highlighted a report by SkillsFuture Singapore.
The Ministry of Human Resources has so far found 118 employers in breach of the Minimum Wages Order 2022, which has been in effect since May 1.
It aims to increase the number of startups in the country by 10 times over five years, further driving the nation’s economic growth.
Under the country’s regulations, at least 1% of all positions in government agencies, offices, or corporations should be reserved for PWDs.
Amid a COVID-19 spike, public agencies are responsible for setting their own working arrangements and updating them.
Executives closer to retirement age prefer to manage workers when they can see them in person, which differs from managers in their 30s and 40s.
Female employees reportedly do not request for menstrual-related leave due to embarrassment and a fear of being seen as unproductive.
Some 80% respondents to a survey supported the move, indicating clear community support for paying superannuation on parental leave.
From September 1, the cost of the 90-day maternity leave would be fully borne by employers in Malaysia, without government support.
A continued growth in wage will weaken business competitiveness and lead to price hikes and inflation, claimed the Federation of Korean Industries.
The Ministry of Human Resources is working with several big companies to help provide employment opportunities for workers in this group.
Workers who are covered include contractual workers, those who are travelling, temporarily incapacitated, and those who are working offsite.
About 13.8% of working age people living in Victoria have taken gig work with such platforms, and 7.4% are currently doing so.
The government’s third tranche of wage subsidy programme has helped keep 1.53 million workers in employment.
The government has pledged continued business support and relief measures to ensure employment stays strong in the country.
Research has shown that parental care leads to better developmental outcomes, which is key for success in school, the workplace and larger community.
Last year, only 53.4% (1 million) of working-aged people with disability participated in the labour force, according to a new survey.
According to a World Economic Forum report, Japan has the largest gender gap in East Asia and Pacific, with women unrepresented in the workforce.
Businesses are finding a significant mismatch between the skills required in the job and that of candidates, a survey has revealed.
The number of working people aged 15 and above hit 51.4 million in 1H2022, marking a 400,000 year-on-year rise.
Under a new rule, firms are required to pay the full wages of the employee by the last working day, regardless of resignation, retrenchment, or dismissal.
Job ads have increased for six straight months as the country continues to face a shortfall of skilled workers.
The Philippines’ labour department eyes private sector assistance for worker benefits to alleviate rising cost of living.
This includes legally mandating all data-collecting institutions to analyse and publish gender-disaggregated statistics to reduce gender inequality.
ESG-focused development programmes and projects will be prioritised in the country’s Budget 2023, according to the finance minister.
Over the first half of 2022, there were around 410,300 people aged 15 – 24 without a job, which comprised 36.8% of the total figure.
