What are the top skills employers look for?
Digital and data literacy are among the top 10 skills employees will need over the next decade, said Bernard Marr, author, keynote speaker and futurist.
Some small business employees South Korea paid below minimum wage
Among small business employees, only 9.6% were paid extra for extended working hours and only 13.2% had annual leave provision.
Does WFH hinder creativity and innovation?
Close physical proximity is requited to foster employee relationships that facilitate innovation, according to research from MIT.
Boosting youth employment with higher wages in the Philippines
The government has been urged to create better paying jobs for employees aged 15 to 30, who earn the lowest wages in the country.
Majority of Singaporeans seek upskilling in jobs
Understanding their future job prospects is similarly important among employees, a Randstad survey revealed.
Some workers in South Korea fear going on parental leave
Men were found to be more sensitive than women to negative perceptions toward using parental leave, according to a new survey.
Indian firms want staff back in office despite PM Modi’s support for WFH
Employers believe that face-to-face interactions are key to forging bonds between colleagues in the workplace.
Leveraging big data to meet future skills demand in the labour market
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has developed a taxonomy that captures the skills needed by workers and those related to their attributes.
Low-wage workers in Singapore to earn more
Before hiring any foreign worker, local employers will need to meet the requirement of paying all their local workers at least S$1,400.
Internet activity indicates support for remote work
More workers around the world are continuing to use Google to identify remote jobs and understand how remote work functions.
Flexible working arrangements set to stay in South Korea
Some 66.6% of South Korean workers believe that flexible work systems are effective in reducing unnecessary overtime work.
Women face roadblocks to re-enter job market in India
The number of female employees who re-joined and re-subscribed to the Employees’ Provident Fund this June was negligible.
Attracting talent begins with pay transparency in job postings
A Gartner survey revealed that, over the last 12 months, almost 50% of jobseekers did not apply to roles without wages disclosed.
Most Taiwan firms reject proposed minimum wage hike
Many SMEs earn relatively low profits and would pass on the impact from a wage hike to their customers by raising product prices.
Employees in Thailand struggling to manage work stress
The main causes of burnout include long working hours, an inflexible organisational structure, and a lack of proper tools for work.
Malaysia postpones enforcement of shorter working hours
Engagement sessions with stakeholders found that employers needed more time for the amendments to come into force.
Many SMEs in Singapore facing cashflow issues
Facing challenges like high inflation and rising interest rates, about 60% of SMEs have a financial runway of less than six months.
Indonesia wants more businesses to be digitalised
The country targets 30 million MSMEs to join the digital ecosystem by 2024, saying this will help boost employment.
AI expected to play a larger role in recruitment for Indian firms
Artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is expected to eliminate bias and be a regular part of the hiring process in the future.
South Korea plans subsidies for jobseekers and low-income groups
The government also plans to tap into state funds to alleviate the debts of the self-employed and smaller merchants.
Malaysia reviews policies to attract skilled talents
Malaysia is facing challenges in creating highly-skilled jobs and competition from countries which offer higher wages to attract skilled talents.
Indonesian firms obligated to create wage structure
Besides serving as a guideline for businesses, the move will also bridge the gap between the lowest and highest earnings.
Workers in Japan continue to choose part-time employment
Most part-time workers are satisfied with their jobs, with flexible working hours cited as the main reason for wanting a part-time job.
Apple employees reject return-to-office directive
A petition has been launched to advocate for flexible working arrangements to accommodate the varied needs of Apple employees.
Australia urged to scrap tax cuts for wealthiest earners
Men are expected to receive AUD$160.6 billion of that money, while AUD$82.9 billion will go to women.
Singapore announces initiatives to attract top foreign talent
The government intends to attract a world-class talent pool, which it believes will also help the retention of local talent.
Japanese firms raising wages to attract workers
Despite increasing wages, digitalisation is seen as the most popular strategy among Japanese firms to address the labour crunch.
Malaysian government asked to delay amendments to employment act
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) cited economic reasons for delaying the implementation of the employment act amendments.
New Zealand records increase in weekly earnings
There were also more full-time workers and fewer part-time workers, with the latter stemming from a decrease of women workers in part-time jobs.
Taiwan trade group pushes for minimum wage hike cap
A larger increase might prompt companies to pass additional costs onto consumers, thus driving up prices.