Temp staff in South Korea rises to 38.4% of working population
The proportion of non-regular employees has increased by 2.1 percentage points to 38.4% of the labour force in August year-on-year.
Job ads in Malaysia rose in second quarter of 2021
Roles in the professional, scientific and technical sectors contributed to the bulk of job opportunities for candidates.
New Zealand makes vaccination mandatory for hospitality staff
Employees of businesses where customers are required to show vaccine certificates will be given four weeks to also get the jab or face sacking
Thailand to regulate digital platform businesses
To maintain financial and commercial stability, such businesses will have to provide notification before commencing operations.
How HR can help build the future organisation
HRM Asia’s CHRO Online Series 2021 will kick off on October 28 with CHRO Indonesia examining the role HR can play in building the future organisation.
India’s first National Employment Policy to create more jobs
The government will form a committee to set up India’s first National Employment Policy to significantly raise employment in the country.
Unvaccinated workers in Singapore could lose their jobs
From 1 January 2022, workers who refuse to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status will be treated as unvaccinated.
Malaysia proposes amending Employment Act
The human resources minister has tabled for the first reading a Bill to amend the Employment Act to insert a new section on paternity leave in Parliament.
Japan looks into distributing wage profits
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had vowed earlier to draw up an economic package worth “tens of trillions of yen” to revive the economy.
113,000 workers in Singapore still unvaccinated
About 113,000 working people remain unvaccinated in the country, out of which only a small portion are not medically fit for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Mandatory vaccination urged for frontline workers in the Philippines
The labour department will be studying a proposal that mandates COVID-19 vaccination for frontline workers.
Taiwan’s unemployment rate falls to 3.96% in September
As locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 have been brought under control, the employment rate fell for a third consecutive month in September.
Rise in minimum wage could derail Malaysia’s economic recovery: MEF
Labour productivity also registered a fall of 16% in 2020, following a reduction in workforce numbers, notes the Malaysian Employers Federation.
HR relooked in a new world of work
HRM Asia’s CHRO Online Series 2021 will kick off on October 28 with CHRO Indonesia discussing how the role of HR continues to evolve in a new world of work.
Eateries, spas cannot sack unvaccinated staff in the Philippines
Businesses offering dine-in and in-person services cannot fire staff or withhold the salaries of those who are not vaccinated.
Unvaccinated workers not allowed back to the workplace in Singapore
From January 1 next year, only those who are vaccinated will be allowed back to the workplace, or if they have tested negative for COVID-19.
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate falls to 4.5%
The jobless rate in Hong Kong fell from 4.7% in the June-August period to 4.5% in the July-September quarter, the lowest since the first quarter last year.
Digital transformation key for Malaysia’s economic recovery
Malaysia aims for the digital economy to contribute 22.6% to its gross domestic product and create 500,000 new jobs by 2025.
India mulls reclassifying gig workers as employees
Gig and platform workers may be reclassified as employees in a major government policy move amid a changing employment landscape.
Workers in the Philippines may receive lower 13th month pay
Due to tighter pandemic-led restrictions, many businesses were forced to temporarily retrench or cut the work days of their staff.
Thailand approves 37 billion baht in subsidies for SMEs
To help SMEs retain employees, the Thai Cabinet has approved a 37-billion-baht (US$1.1 billion) subsidy programme that will help pay for salaries.
Singapore rolls out S$640 million support package for businesses
Businesses in select sectors significantly affected by tightened COVID-19 measures will receive a 25% wage support under the Jobs Support Scheme.
Malaysia’s civil servants told to get vaccinated or face dismissal
The Public Service Department (JPA) is mandating all medically fit civil servants to get the jab against COVID-19 or face the sack.
Wage growth in Australia unlikely despite labour shortage
The Reserve Bank of Australia noted that in sectors where wage growth was observed, it was largely due to earlier implemented wage cuts that were reversed.
More South Korean women prefer to work virtually
An online survey of 4,476 employees shows that a much higher proportion of women than men prefer to work remotely than at a physical office location.
‘No vaccine, no pay’ practice declared unlawful in the Philippines
Some workers have said that they were not paid their salaries as they were required to first present proof of vaccination.
Adapting to the work and the workforce of tomorrow
HRM Asia’s CHRO Online Series 2021 will kick off on October 28 with CHRO Indonesia discussing how HR is taking the lead in shaping the future of work.
S$13 million recovered in employee claims in Singapore
Employees who made claims for salary arrears and compensation for wrongful dismissal in the last financial year recovered S$13 million.
Malaysia offers over 275,000 jobs on its public jobs portal
The portal is able to match jobseekers accurately to respective roles, based on their academic qualifications, experience and skills.
China’s urban unemployment rate fell marginally in September
Data showed that the country’s surveyed urban unemployment rate fell 0.5 percentage point to 4.9% in September year-on-year.