Malaysia wants local workers to fill jobs gap
The country’s HR Minister reassured local citizens will be given priority when it comes to any available job openings.
Uber extends work-from-home option for employees
Uber employees can choose to continue working from home through June 2021, even if offices open before then.
Tigerair Australia to be grounded permanently
Virgin Australia will also layoff about a third of its workforce as the carrier aims to rebrand as a “value airline”.
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HSBC to speed up 35,000 job cuts after profits plunge
The London-based bank, which makes 90% of its profits in Asia, saw its profits for the first half of the year plunge 65%.
SMEs in Malaysia expect long road to economic recovery
Less than 20% of SMEs expect their business to recover within the next three months, a new survey has revealed.
Australia introduces pandemic leave payment
Victoria is the first state in Australia to provide financial support workers who need to be quarantined.
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69,000 jobs openings launched in the Philippines
The Philippines is looking to revive its economy and job market with the launch of over 69,000 jobs across the country.
Singapore Airlines cuts pay for all staff by at least 10%
The company will also be offering a COVID-19 special early retirement scheme to all ground staff and pilots.
Are Thai workers ready to work from home?
Takorn Tantasith, former secretary-general of Thailand’s NBTC, envisions Thailand as a WFH hub for the world.
SMEs in Malaysia need more help to recover from COVID-19
Without an extension of a loan moratorium, many SMEs are at risk of closing down, warned the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers.
Could hourly wages be the answer to Thailand’s unemployment woes?
While hourly wages will offer more flexibility in hiring, there are concerns among employers and activists.
Digital transformation on the rise in the Philippines
Driven by wider digital transformation initiatives taken by local enterprises, the ICT market in the Philippines is set for continued growth in 2020.
Unions halt ‘unacceptable’ retrenchment exercise by employer
NTUC, together with three unions, has reached an amicable agreement with a SIA Engineering-linked company on the retrenchment.
Singapore records highest unemployment rate in more than a decade
As of June 2020, there were 90,500 unemployed residents, of whom 79,600 were citizens.
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SIA Engineering-linked company criticised over handling of layoffs
The company has reportedly laid off 144 workers over three days without providing prior notice or proper reason.
Siemens to 140,000 employees: Where do you want to work?
For 2-3 days a week, Siemens employees are able to choose where they want to work, and it need not be home.
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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