Deaths due to long work hours prevalent in South-East Asia: WHO
The study, produced jointly by WHO and the International Labour Organisation, showed that most victims (72%) were men, middle-aged or older.
Malaysia’s latest MCO keeps economy open to avert unemployment
The decision not to have a full lockdown that shuts down the economy will help prevent rising unemployment that could affect 1 million people.
More financial firms in Taiwan move to remote working
The move to remote work comes as an increasingly number of COVID-19 infections are reported in Taiwan.
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What is your organisation’s workforce readiness?
A new survey by i4cp aims to explore workforce readiness and how organisations identify, attract, develop and deploy talent.
Help for working parents as Singapore schools move to home-based learning
As all schools start full home-based learning (HBL) from today, parents who cannot work from home have to find alternative arrangements.
China extends pro-job policies to boost employment
The government will continue subsidies for the unemployed, and vocational training, upskilling, internships for college graduates.
Philippine lockdowns reverse gains in employment
The Department of Finance (DOF) has said gains in employment cannot be sustained if strict lockdowns are repeatedly being imposed.
Japan seeks minimum wage hike as soon as possible
The proposals for higher wages could be reflected in the government’s mid-year policy guidelines, and will provide the basis for its fiscal year budget in 2022.
Prolonged pandemic worsens gender gap in Japan
A Cabinet Office panel has concluded that a prolonged pandemic is likely to cause the gender gap to widen, and urged the government to act.
Singapore raises wage support for F&B sector to 50%
The government will co-pay wages of local employees up to the first S$4,600 of gross monthly wages during the period in which dining-in is prohibited.
Philippine senator seeks to get seniors to be digital-ready for WFH
Senator Grace Poe has urged for educational programmes to help seniors work from home (WFH) instead of leaving their homes during the pandemic.
Paid vaccination leave gains traction among South Korea’s larger firms
CJ Group was the latest to announce a paid vaccination leave for its employees, who can take two days off to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
How employers can rethink employee wellbeing and engagement
Organisations are thinking of more inclusive ways of improving the mental health and wellbeing of an increasingly diverse workforce.
Philippine organisation calls for smoke-free workplaces
HealthJustice Philippines has urged the government to enforce smoke-free workplaces in a bid to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Firms in Japan still not adopting teleworking enough, survey shows
Companies in Miyagi, Osaka, and Hyōgo Prefectures were asked to adopt remote work arrangements to control the spread of COVID-19.
Malaysian MP urges government to grant loan moratorium to save jobs
Klang MP Charles Santiago has called on the government to grant a six-month moratorium on loans to save small businesses and jobs.
Singapore tightens COVID-19 measures, WFH as default
From May 16 to June 13, the size of group gatherings allowed will be cut from five people to two as employees are told to WFH whenever possible,
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Malaysian companies must allow staff to self-quarantine
Employers in Malaysia have been warned that they risk closure if staff are not allowed to self-quarantine while waiting for COVID-19 screening results.
South Korea’s April jobs show largest growth in seven years
The number of employed workers in South Korea totalled 27.21 million in April, up 652,000 from a year ago.
Taiwan passes amendment to foreign talent recruitment bill
The Legislative Yuan has approved an amendment to an act that will lower requirements for foreign white-collar professionals seeking work in Taiwan.
New Zealand considers prosecution against misuse of wage subsidies
An inquiry made into how the scheme was managed revealed that applications were approved based on verbal confirmation, without documents.
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Changes in Australia’s federal budget to benefit part-timers and women
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has scrapped the A$450 (US$354) a month threshold to pay mandatory super in the 2021 federal budget.
Travel for work in Malaysia only allowed with proper documentation
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia, the government has imposed a nationwide movement control order.
Cambodia’s labour ministry clarifies rules for factory re-openings
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has clarified that factories cannot force workers to be vaccinated in order for them to return to work.
Displaced workers in the Philippines will continue receiving support
DOLE has also ramped up the implementation of its programme to provide jobs for seasonal workers, those who are displaced, or underemployed.
Tokyo government promotes WFH with subsidies to companies
Financial incentives are offered to businesses that implement work from home (WFH) schemes to lower the number of people who commute to work.