More women take up key leadership positions in Singapore
More women were appointed to the boards of statutory boards, companies and Institutions of Public Character (IPCs) in 2020.
Hong Kong’s tourism workers will be offered 2,000 vaccination-related jobs
This is part of Hong Kong’s Job Creation Scheme, which aims to create 30,000 temporary jobs in the public and private sectors over the next two years.
Indonesia union group urges for full payment for Eid allowances
Confederation of Indonesian Workers Unions (KSPI) president Said Iqbal has called for companies to make mandatory full payment for Eid allowances.
Malaysia’s HR Development Fund aims to provide 50,000 job placements
It aims to work with employers, employers’ associations and career strategic partners nationwide to achieve its job target.
Malaysia approves COVID-19 vaccination leave
Human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has given the green light allowing employers to give their staff leave for getting vaccinated.
Singapore’s career attachment programmes benefits jobseekers
Among the 9,500 trainees placed across 2,500 firms, four in five are recent graduates, while the remaining are mid-career jobseekers.
South Korea sees increase in non-regular female workers in their 20s
The number of women in their 20s who held non-regular jobs rose the fastest, growing by 5.5 percentage points.
Philippines disbursed US$215.9 million in maternity benefits in 2020
The level of disbursement was almost double the average annual release of US$126.79 million, before the maternity leave law was expanded in 2019.
35% of 2020 job openings in Singapore were for remote work
MOM has reported that 35% of job vacancies last year could be done remotely, adding that these openings were largely for PMET roles.
Cambodia’s public servants risk losing jobs if they refuse vaccinations
While many civil servants and armed forces personnel had come forward for their jabs, there are some who do not want to receive inoculations.
Taiwan urges for laws to grant unpaid leave days for vaccination
The MOL has asked the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) to enact new laws allowing employees to take unpaid leave for vaccination.
Unemployment in Malaysia dropped slightly to 4.8% in February
The sectors of wholesale and retail trade, education, and human health and social work saw a continuous increase in employment.
Malaysia mulls giving a day off for employees to get jab
The Human Resources Ministry and the Ministry of Health are deliberating whether employees should be given an off-day to get their COVID-19 inoculations.
Beijing colour codes city buildings to show worker vaccination levels
The move taps on a system the government introduced last year that requires people to show a green code before they can enter most public venues.
Thailand approves 3rd stimulus package worth US$60.5 billion
The cabinet has approved its third stimulus package of 1.9 trillion baht (US$60.5 billion) to help workers and businesses get through the pandemic.
Business sentiment strong among Singapore SMEs
The sentiment index for Q2’21 and Q3’21 hit 49.9, rising from an index of 48.2 in the previous quarter, marking the highest reading since COVID-19 began.
Unemployment continues to drop in Singapore
The Ministry of Manpower reported a fourth consecutive month of decline in the overall unemployment rate in Singapore
Australian government against minimum wage raise
The government is not raising minimum wages after ending its JobKeeper programme on March 28, citing job creation as one of its priorities.
Japan saw real wages grow in February
Inflation-adjusted real wages, a key measure of households’ purchasing power, rose 0.2% year-on-year in February, according to the labour ministry.
South Korea’s revised labour law allows more flexibile work week
The Ministry of Employment and Labour has increased the period which employers can have more flexibility in implementing the 52-hour work week.
Malaysia announces RM100 million in training and salary incentives
The initiative, by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), is aimed at boosting the digital business industry and to nurture quality tech talent.
South Korea’s revision of law leaves labourers still vulnerable
The latest revision of the Workplace Harassment Prevention Law (WHPL) fails to protect subcontractors and labourers facing harassment.
Malaysia’s unemployment rate expected to ease to 4.3% in 2021
Despite the improved outlook, the labour market is constrained by factors such as
a mismatch between qualifications and job opportunities.
Philippines extends lockdown in Manila as COVID-19 cases spike
President Rodrigo Duterte has extended a strict lockdown in Manila and adjacent provinces by at least a week.
Mumbai orders WFH amid COVIF-19 case surge
All non-essential services like malls, beauty salons and places of worship were ordered to shut operations from Monday.
Innovate in the face of uncertainty
A new eBook from Indeed highlights why now is the right time for organisations to review their hiring strategies, despite the prevalence of economic uncertainty.
Japan approves law raising retirement age to 70
The Cabinet has approved bills requiring companies to retain their workers until they are 70 years old, effectively raising the retirement age from 65 to 70.
IMF urges governments to sustain wage subsidies until COVID-19 eases
Uncertainties about the pandemic and the situation forward means that the phase-out of such support measures will be complicated, said the IMF.
India postpones implementation of new labour codes
The central government has postponed the implementation of four new labour codes originally scheduled to be rolled out on April 1.
Malaysia’s hiring incentive programme aids 36,700 jobseekers
Under the programme, jobseekers who successfully found jobs within a distance of less than 100 km would be given mobility assistance of RM500.