Indonesia hands cash grants to workers and small business owners
Both workers and businesses will benefit from the stimulus programmes introduced by the Indonesian government.
MOM to raise salary criteria for Employment Passes and S Passes
Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo said the adjustment is to enable firms to access the manpower they need while ensuring a strong Singaporean core.
Samsung Electronics tests feasibility of remote working
Beginning this September, some Samsung workers based in South Korea will begin to work from home, as part of a pilot programme.
Future of work will be a hybrid model: Zoom CEO
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan believes that the world will see a hybrid working model as solely working from home is unlikely and unsustainable.
Malaysian businesses urged to accelerate digital transformation
As of January 31, 2020, a total of 276, 176 entities are registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia as online businesses.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Creating future workplaces by focusing on employee experience
As organisations continue to plan their recovery from the pandemic, EX is a top priority.
Qantas Airways announces further 2,500 job cuts
The airline also revealed plans to outsource ground handling at major Australian airports, including Sydney and Melbourne.
Setting businesses on the road to recovery in Asia-Pacific
The IFC has earmarked a series of financial aid initiatives to provide COVID-19 support for MSMEs in Asia-Pacific.
SMEs in Vietnam plan recovery from COVID-19
Despite the uncertainty presented by the pandemic, SMEs in Vietnam will continue with their investment plans.
Thai SMEs to receive loan assistance to tide over COVID-19
57 billion baht worth of loan guarantees have been earmarked for Thai SMEs struggling under the weight of COVID-19.
Malaysia launches redeployment initiative for laid-off workers
The human resources ministry in Malaysia is working to reduce cases of local and foreign workers losing their jobs through the redeployment initiative
224,800 workers in Singapore affected by cost-cutting measures
The three most common cost-cutting measures are adjustments to monthly salary components, no-pay leave and shorter work weeks.
Over 4,600 jobs offered by Singapore start-ups
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also revealed the top five jobs that are offered in its weekly jobs situation report.
Hong Kong sees slight dip in unemployment rate
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate eased slightly, likely helped by the newly launched government wage subsidy.
Malaysia’s labour productivity plunges for Q2 2020
This is in line with a 17.1% contraction of the economy in the same quarter, as total hours worked dropped because of COVID-19.
Over 4 million youths in India lost jobs due to pandemic
A report by the International Labour Organization and the Asian Development Bank also warned of the impact the pandemic has on youths in the region.
Zoom opens data centre in Singapore, plans to hire more locals
The latest Singapore data centre, which is its first in Southeast Asia, brings its total to 18 sites globally.
South Korean firms continue work-from-home policies
As South Korea grapples with a second COVID-19 wave, many companies are having to make remote working a priority.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Wellbeing key to organisational resilience
Employee wellbeing has never been more important as employers look to support their people both physically and mentally.
Tata Starbucks opens two all-women stores in India
The two stores in India are operated entirely by women, with the number of all female-led stores to double by the end of the year.
Thailand records biggest economic contraction in more than 20 years
The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled Thailand’s tourism industry, which is critical for the country’s economy.
S’pore extends Jobs Support Scheme among $8b worth of measures
The scheme, which was due to expire in August, will be extended by seven months until March next year at a more sustainable level.
A comprehensive guide to upgrading to SAP SuccessFactors
A white paper from Rizing provides organisations with the right strategies to upgrade their HR processes to SAP SuccessFactors in the cloud.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards: Last day to nominate!
The clock is ticking to send in your nominations for the coveted HRM Asia Readers Choice Awards. So hurry before the nominations close!
Malaysia posts worst economic performance in more than two decades
Not since the Asian financial crisis of 1998 has the country experienced such a toll on its economy.
Over 11,000 Malaysians employed under Hiring Incentive Programme
The RM1.5 billion programme was introduced to help workers who have been displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic find jobs.
Businesses in the Philippines to be granted more access to credit
The Philippines government has set aside 120 billion pesos for a credit guarantee programme that will help small businesses gain access to loans.
Singapore Airlines introduces more cost-cutting measures
A new scheme offers cabin crew members the option of early release or retirement as the airline continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indonesia looks to boost job creation with new Bill
The job creation Bill will make it more attractive for foreign companies to create jobs in the country which has seen record unemployment rate.
Wage growth continues to slow down in Australia
Consumer confidence and business conditions continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.