Special Task Force committee set up to help Malaysian workers in Singapore
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the jobs of many Malaysians working in Singapore.
Majority of Cathay Pacific pilots, cabin crew accept pay cuts
The Hong Kong carrier announced it will be changing the contracts of its pilots and cabin crew as part of its restructuring exercise.
Hong Kong saw lowest average salary increment in 10 years
Despite the lowest increment in a decade, Hong Hong employees can look forward to a slight pay rise next year.
More Japan employees planning exit from company within three years
According to a survey, approximately half want to quit within 10 years and less than 20% plan to stay with their employer until they retire.
Boeing plans 30,000 job cuts as crisis deepens
Plunging demand for its aircrafts due to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the company to cut its workforce from 160,000 to 130,000.
Singapore residents least confident about job security in Southeast Asia
Residents in Singapore are also the least optimistic when it comes to economic recovery in the next six months.
9 in 10 employees in Singapore see urgent need to reskill
A survey by UOB also showed that older workers in Singapore are more worried about losing their jobs and becoming redundant in the job market.
Malaysia employees who work from home must be paid in full
Employees who are required to work from home during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) must be paid their full salaries.
More than half of working adults globally fear losing jobs: Survey
The survey, which involved more than 12,000 working adults in 27 countries, showed wide variations of job-loss concern between countries.
Cathay Pacific announces 5,900 job cuts
The Hong Kong carrier is also planning to make changes to the contracts of its pilots and cabin crew as part of its restructuring.
Employers may cut wages to save jobs, says National Wages Council
Companies in Singapore have been given the green light to temporarily cut wages to avoid and minimize retrenchments.
Philippines employers not allowed to defer 13th month pay
Employees in the Philippines must be given their 13th month pay even if their companies are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Malaysia firms in “red zones” urged to work from home
In a bid to curb a further outbreak of COVID-19, companies in the “red zones” are urged to allow employees to work from home.
Singapore to implement “Right to Disconnect” law?
Besides reducing the risk of burnout, a “Right to Disconnect” law can also help to improve productivity, argued a Labour Minister in Singapore
Microsoft to allow employees to work from home permanently
The company will also be allowing its staff to relocate and take on part-time working hours if approved by their managers.
Less than a third of job vacancies placed in Singapore
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat believes the system needs to be improved to better match job candidates to job vacancies.
2 million Indonesian workers to protest against Job Creation Law
The Law was passed amidst fierce opposition over its feared impact on the environment and labor rights in Indonesia.
More than 63,000 jobs lost in Japan due to COVID-19
Japan’s unemployment rate also went up to 3% for the first time in over three years, with the government urging firms to keep their workers.
Thank you for making HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 a success
The largest virtual gathering of HR professionals in the region saw over 5,000 attendees gleaned exclusive insights from 70 speakers.
Singapore’s jobless rate surpasses global financial crisis’ high
The Southeast Asia nation’s all-time highest unemployment rate remains at 4.8% during the SARS outbreak in September 2003.
HRM Asia congratulates HR Tech PitchFest 2020 Winners
Three winners emerged at the HR Tech PitchFest 2020, which celebrates some of the most innovative solutions from HR tech start-ups in Asia.
HRM Asia congratulates Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 Winners
The winners have been crowned for the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020, which recognises the region’s best HR partners and solution providers.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Agility and skills key to ASEAN recovery
On Day 3 of the ASEAN Future of Work Track, government and industry leaders shared why agility and skills will be key for the region in its recovery.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Women at the forefront of digitalisation
Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 saw female leaders share their experiences and challenges in driving digitalisation.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: The role of HR and technology in ASEAN
On Day 2, government and industry leaders discussed the role of HR and technology post COVID-19 at the ASEAN Future Of Work Track.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What’s happening on Day 2
Be ready to be treated to an exciting line-up of speakers and sessions for Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Navigating ASEAN towards a better future
Government and industry leaders from Southeast Asia converged at the ASEAN Future of Work Track to discuss how the region can emerge stronger from the crisis.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What’s happening on Day 1
The largest virtual gathering of HR and business leaders from across Asia is upon us! Find out the exciting line-up of speakers and sessions for Day 1.
How to get the best out of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020
The wait is over. The HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 is here. Find out how to get the best of the content-packed event from September 29 to 1 October.
$3.5 trillion of wages lost due to COVID-19 pandemic: ILO
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavier toll on the global workforce than it previously forecasted, ILO said.