Apple employees reject return-to-office directive
A petition has been launched to advocate for flexible working arrangements to accommodate the varied needs of Apple employees.
More than 10,000 businesses in Japan breached overtime laws
Japan’s labour ministry says it confirmed cases of illegal overtime work at more than 10,000 business places across Japan in fiscal 2021.
Australia urged to scrap tax cuts for wealthiest earners
Men are expected to receive AUD$160.6 billion of that money, while AUD$82.9 billion will go to women.
MSMEs key to creating jobs in the Philippines
Growing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will help create job opportunities in the country, said non-profit organisation Go Negosyo.
Singapore announces initiatives to attract top foreign talent
The government intends to attract a world-class talent pool, which it believes will also help the retention of local talent.
Indian employees look for job fulfilment
Around 34% of Indian employees, compared to 19% globally, say they are extremely or very likely to switch to a new employer.
Japanese firms raising wages to attract workers
Despite increasing wages, digitalisation is seen as the most popular strategy among Japanese firms to address the labour crunch.
Australia to boost migrant intake as labour shortages affect businesses
Australia is set to lift its intake of migrants to a record 200,000 arrivals a year as it attempts to combat a drastic shortage of workers.
Malaysian government asked to delay amendments to employment act
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) cited economic reasons for delaying the implementation of the employment act amendments.
Six-day workweek unattractive to talents in India
Executive talents prefer a five-day workweek for office roles, instead of a long five-and-a-half or six-day workweek.
New Zealand records increase in weekly earnings
There were also more full-time workers and fewer part-time workers, with the latter stemming from a decrease of women workers in part-time jobs.
Singapore aims to hire more working-age persons with disabilities
The republic is targeting to have 40% of working-age persons with disabilities (PWDs) employed by 2030, up from about 30% between 2020 and 2021.
Taiwan trade group pushes for minimum wage hike cap
A larger increase might prompt companies to pass additional costs onto consumers, thus driving up prices.
CHRO Series Indonesia: Putting HR strategy into action with impact
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Indonesia will return for its 7th edition on October 20 this year at Shangri-La in Jakarta.
South Korea’s factories hiring older workers
With the departure of foreign labour, factories are increasingly turning to the elderly workforce to solve their staffing crunch.
Women’s job opportunities key focus of Australia’s job summit
Growing economic productivity, boosting wages and removing barriers to employment are among other topics that will be highlighted.
Indonesia outlines recommendations for developing tomorrow’s workforce
To produce human resources that are relevant to industrial dynamics, educational curricula that focus on practical skills are imperative.
Profit growth at Japanese firms unlikely to translate to wage hike
Businesses are hesitant to raise wages amid the global economic outlook and increased risk of a global recession.
Flexible work arrangements a priority to jobseekers in Singapore
Employees are also looking for jobs that align with their aspirations and lifestyle to create a more meaningful work purpose.
Majority of Australian firms do not mandate office presence
Over half of HR professionals surveyed expected that remote working arrangements would remain unchanged over the next two years.
Employers should have option of retaining retirees in the Philippines
The hiring and retaining of workers past retirement age should not be mandated and instead be left to the discretion of employers.
More young South Koreans take up flexible jobs
They like the flexibility to choose their working hours and enjoy the freedom from corporate culture and relationships.
More Apple employees returning to the office
Beginning September 5, a mandatory three-day work policy will see employees return on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a regular third day.
Chinese city facilitates return to work for moms
The Zhongshan city government in Guangdong province has introduced a series of incentives to support “working moms” reentering the workforce.
Indonesia backs tech adoption by MSMEs
Digital transformation is critical for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia to improve efficiency and business development.
Malaysia urged to delay implementing reduced working hours
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to postpone the reduction in weekly working hours.
Lawmaker pushes for unemployment insurance in the Philippines
A new bill seeks to protect workers who have been laid off by providing assistance during periods of unemployment.
India plans to ease WFH rules for special economic zones
This is to sort out differences in opinions of remote work between developers and IT companies in special economic zones (SEZs).
Australia union urges focus on wage growth and full employment
The Australia Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for an economic restructure that bring benefits to Australians rather than firms.
Thai employers’ body disagrees with minimum wage hike
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is objecting to the Labour Ministry’s plan to enforce a new minimum wage hike on October 1.