Malaysian companies explore alternative employee benefits
To retain talent and boost productivity, companies are offering employee stock option plans (ESOPs) to their employees.
Indonesia provides support for creation of startups
A new programme aims to ensure startups have strong financial fundamentals, legal aspects, and intellectual property.
Employers in India support hybrid work arrangements
Nearly 53% of employers prefer hybrid work arrangements for their employees, though the degree of adoption varies from company to company.
Malaysia channels RM21 billion to wage subsidy programme
The government has also helped place workers in jobs and reserved a quota of 1% of job placements for young people with disabilities.
Employees in the Philippines can choose to extend working life
A new bill has been filed to repeal the compulsory retirement age of 65 years to allow employees to continue working if they want and are able to.
Japan pushes for higher take-up of paternity leave
While a record number of men took paternity leave in Japan last year, the figure still falls short of the government’s goal of reaching 30% by 2025.
New Zealand’s on-the-job training programme reaches 5,000 people
Launched in 2018, the programme is designed to provide skills training and employment opportunities for workers in the country.
Number of startups continue to grow in India
With more than 80 startups recognised every day, India is estimated to be home to some 75,000 startups, with the number expected to grow.
More work flexibility called for in South Korean workplace
The Federation of Korean Industries has urged employers to provide more work flexibility to employees.
Japan pushes firms to promote human rights
The government wants firms to extend the practice of conducting human rights to their suppliers, clients, joint ventures and investment portfolios.
Driving a sustainable digital economy with ESG
Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), addresses questions frequently asked about sustainability reporting.
Malaysia addresses skills mismatch to boost employment
Skills mismatch is a critical problem, especially among first-generation graduates, said HR Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Employment for non-regular workers in Japan rises
Japan’s unemployment rate June remained unchanged at 2.6%, down 0.3% year-on-year, with employment for non-regular workers rising by 0.9%.
Creating a competitive digital workforce in the Philippines
A new bill to prepare more Filipinos for jobs through education and training on digital skills has lapsed into law, said Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.
‘Quiet quitting’ gains traction in Australia
The concept sees employees continuing to perform their job duties but quit the habit of going above and beyond in the workplace.
Workplaces in Singapore told to increase lactation facilities
Workplaces should have more lactation rooms so that working mothers can have paid nursing breaks, said MP Louis Ng.
ESG practices key to long-term sustainability
Investors are avoiding investments in companies that are not participating in sustainable activities, Malaysian firms have been warned.
Lawmaker calls for 14th month pay in the Philippines
A lawmaker has filed a bill pushing for a 14th month pay for all employees in the public and private sectors amid rising inflation.
South Korean firms explore shift to virtual offices
Employees can work in the same virtual office with their colleagues and mingle with other workers from other firms in the shared lounge.
Redefining employee experience to change work for good
In a constantly changing world of work, employee experience is key to building an interconnected and future-ready workforce.
WFH a hiring standard in India’s tech sector
Three in four employees in the IT sector refuse to be in the office for even one day a week, citing reasons such as long commutes.
Will a four-day workweek take off in Singapore?
With many employees in Singapore indicating that they want a four-day workweek, some firms have already adopted the practice.
Jobs creation and skills development prioritised in the Philippines
Employers that are signatories to the 1 Million Jobs (1MJ) manifesto will flesh out their plans and strategies to create quality employment.
Australia needs 650,000 more workers to reach 1.2 million tech jobs goal
To achieve that, the government aims to fix gaps in education and training products and pathways and improve the diversity of the tech workforce.
Employers in Malaysia urged to prioritise employee mental health
The Alliance for Safe Community (ASC) has called on employers to implement workplace health promotion (WHP) to better manage workers’ mental health.
India has no plans to provide menstrual leave
There are no proposals being examined to include such leave in regulations, said India’s Union Minister for Women and Child Development.
Businesses in Japan urged to pay employees more
The government has urged companies to raise wages on par with price hikes of around 2%, a level the central bank has set as its inflation target.
Australia moves to provide casual workers with sick leave
The Victorian state government has paid out A$6m, covering over 30,000 workers who have signed up to its pilot scheme to trial sick leave for casuals.
More female graduates in Malaysia find employment
The unemployment rate gap with men has been narrowed for a third straight year but differences remain for jobs requiring higher level degrees.
Employment in Singapore rises in 2Q2022
This was attributed to the hiring of foreign workers in the construction and manufacturing sectors, as well as more residents finding employment.