Among other objectives, the new scheme will aim to develop more talents to support the country’s digital workforce.
Firms are encouraged to tap into Philippine Skills Framework to help their employees improve their hard and soft skills.
The programme entails providing sick pay to workers who need to go on unpaid leave for injuries that occurred outside the workplace.
Sufficient leave would help mothers spend more time to stimulate their children, which can support the child’s growth and development, says Kemenko PMK.
More thought must go into how this working arrangement can work, says the country’s Public Service Department.
Employment in the city-state expanded by 42,000 in Q1’2022, with 85% of that coming from non-residents, reported the Manpower Minister.
Currently, the primary caregiver in a relationship receives 18 weeks of paid leave at the minimum wage, while fathers receive just two weeks of paid leave.
Increasing wages would add to the woes of small business owners during the economic downturn, cautioned a major business lobby group.
While renumeration is still important to retain talent, employees are increasingly looking at other factors, including transparency and flexible work.
Under the new Workforce Australia scheme, new criteria have been set for jobseekers to continue receiving government support.
With most companies adopting hybrid work, employers fear that ordering employees back to the office may trigger a wave of resignations.
Despite the higher initial costs required, many top executives expect more organsiations to adopt more ESG practices.
The government hopes that the change in terms would promote gender inclusivity and encourage gender-neutral language.
The government hopes that the move will help foster greater diversity in the country’s work practices and encourage talent to move into growth areas.
From September 1, employees can submit written applications that can cover changes in working hours, working days and also the place of work.
A new platform aimed at streamlining procedures is expected to benefit over three million SMEs in the country.
Working mothers who have used up their maternity leave can now apply for an extension of more days up until the child is one year old.
A new US$100 budget will finance job creation projects within the BCG (bio-, circular and green) space and will last for three months.
Initiatives include a series of pro-employment campaigns to move job interviews online and incentivising firms to increase their employee count.
Too many unions at the workplace will deter international investment, said the Malaysian Employers Federation.
The government will increase its funding from 50% to 75% for resident employees with gross monthly wages up to S$2,500.
Only 25% of companies in China have carried out digital transformation, while the proportion of SMEs that have done so is even smaller.
The National Commission for Women has reviewed and analysed legislation affecting women, and recommended amendments to meet shortcomings.
Resident employment rose in growth industries like financial and professional services, but fell in consumer-facing sectors.
The move, expected to speed up the recruitment process, comes as the government has designated June 1 as the start of the job hunting season.
The increase to A$40 a week will take effect on July 1, although this would be delayed for selected sectors and industries.
Taking effect on September 1, these include the extension of maternity leave and readjusting the maximum weekly hours of work.
This comes after the state government reached a compromise with business unions, and increased the injury impairment threshold to 35% from 30%.
Covering a diverse range of sectors, Cambodia has approved four investment projects slated to bring in over 2,000 jobs.
Taking effect on July 1, the wage adjustments will be determined by the region in which companies operate in.