Some companies are providing “inflation allowances” to help employees cope with rising consumer prices as labour officials call for more permanent support.
Employers can offer the flexibility to work part-time hours as a means to increase female workforce participation.
Although it is not mandatory to mask up at workplaces, employees have been encouraged to continue the practice.
Interest in companies to hire workers with disabilities has risen by 30% since this August, driven largely by the service sectors.
A projected salary increase of 4.5% across all industries can be expected for the next two years as companies offer higher wages to attract talent.
This comes as the world is facing uncertainties, from geopolitical tensions to inflationary pressures, which affects the employment market.
Employers are also urged to set clearer policies on flexible work to develop more comprehensive workforce strategies.
If approved and implemented, new tax rules will potentially see lower tax reductions for employees working from home.
Some of Asia’s best HR and HR tech solution providers were recognised at the in-person HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022.
To enable more older adults to continue to contribute to the economy, a mindset shift for employers is needed.
South Korea’s employment and workplace practices need to be more flexible and in line with global standards, said the Federation of Korean Industries.
Employers and their workers get to decide whether to continue wearing masks at work after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr scrapped the mask mandate.
It identified young employees, workers with children, and non-permanent employees as those who are most vulnerable to inflation.
Nearly one in four HR leaders expect to maintain a 90-100% remote workforce, while half expect to maintain a remote workforce of 50% or more.
For the next 12 months, employees will have the flexibility to choose which day or set of hours is most suitable for them to take off.
Efforts continue to be made to improve human resources and develop vocational education to achieve inclusive and equitable development.
The government plans to utilise data and artificial intelligence (AI) to generate personalised career insights for workers.
Leave should be granted to enable employees to deal with the mental stress that they feel at the workplace, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
A revised law, which comes into effect January 1 next year, forbids the sexual harassment of women and reduces barriers to career advancement.
The Manpower Ministry is still finalising details on workers’ minimum wage in 2023, which will be announced at the end of November this year.
As of end-September 2022, about 490,000 SMEs have participated in a programme that helps accelerate their digital adoption.
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) is set to issue an advisory to employers regarding the grant of 13th-month pay for private sector workers.
Such clauses have traditionally been used to stop co-workers from comparing their wage package and pushing for pay hikes.
Indonesia would need 17 million workers who are able to use and manage technology, said State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir.
Job training and reskilling are measures that can be taken to create more employment opportunities in 2023, says business group.
About 83.2% of New Zealand employees say the ability to work from anywhere has made them happier and more productive.
The RiseUp with ServiceNow platform aims to train one million workers, offering over 600 free courses and 18 job-related certification paths.
This comes as employers looked to hire in preparation for a rebound in inbound tourism as the pandemic-related daily arrival cap is removed.
Although employment grew in Q3’2022, global conditions are likely to create an uncertain labour market in the coming months.
As part of the new legislation, flexible work will be made more accessible to employees who are parents or care givers, among others.