Google employees to work from home until 2021
The tech giant’s announcement will affect “nearly all” of its 200,000 employees, including contractors and full-time workers.
Nearly 65,000 lost jobs this year: Malaysia HR Minister
The Malaysian government has taken steps to help displaced workers find employment by introducing a hiring incentive and training assistance programme.
Japan wants workers to stay at home whenever possible
Japan’s economy minister also called on business leaders to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
MOM: Helping displaced Singaporeans find jobs “topmost priority”
Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo also expressed her commitment to ensuring essential workers get “fair opportunities” to progress.
WFH for Indian IT companies to continue through 2020
85% of the IT workforce in India have been working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nike announces job cuts as part of restructuring
Nike said the new structure would be “nimbler” and “flatter” and lead to a streamlining of its corporate leadership team.
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SMEs in ASEAN continue digital journey
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for businesses to accelerate their digital transformation.
LinkedIn to lay off 6% of global workforce
The company made the announcement after demand for its recruitment products has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New work-from-home insurance launched in Singapore
The work-from-home insurance policy will cover risks ranging from mental health issues to even tripping over toys.
Australia extends wage subsidy support till 2021
Subsidies will be reduced under the extended program, which is expected to help about 1 million workers and last till 2021.
Globalization Partners expands growth into Asia-Pacific
The company has launched a new Asia-Pacific revenue team and appointed Charles Ferguson as General Manager for the region.
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2 in 3 APAC firms implementing staggered return to workplace
APAC employers are taking a more cautious approach to returning to the workplace as compared to global companies.
Singapore employers to receive S$4 billion to pay wages
140,000 employers will be receiving the payout which will add up to a total of S$15 billion disbursed since the first round of support packages.
Many risk being left behind by digitisation
If internet inequality is not adequately addressed, millions around the world could find themselves without a job, warned Microsoft president.
Small and medium-sized businesses struggling to stay afloat
From January to May 2020, more than one-quarter of businesses have closed down because of COVID-19, according to a new report.
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Australia’s unemployment rate hits 22-year high
A surge of employment after the reopening of Australia’s economy was not enough to offset the increase in the number of jobseekers.
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Zoom introduces touchscreen for remote working
The company’s latest product “Zoom for Home” is touted as combination of hardware and software designed for working remotely.
Amazon extends work-from-home policy to 2021
Amazon corporate employees will be allowed to continue working from home until January 8, as tech companies continue to implement remote working.
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Resorts World Sentosa lays off staff, to give them “fair compensation”
The integrated resort operator said the vast majority of local staff have been retained while all affected workers will get a “fair compensation”.
8 million people could lose jobs in the Philippines
The Philippines is set to have the highest unemployment rate in Southeast Asia this year, according to the latest report.
Google wants to realise vision of Digital India
The tech giant has announced the Google for India Digitisation Fund, which will bring investments worth about US$10 billion into India.