Cash flow disruptions were cited by SMEs as the main challenge.
The tax relief package is expected to benefit over 11 million Australians. as the country attempts to recover from the pandemic.
Over 130 CHROs attended CHRO Indonesia, which examines issues such as how HR tech will impact the workplace in 2021.
Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO or PKP) has given rise to an alternative for the WFH acronym – work from hotel.
The pandemic has caused some 2.56 million people to lose their jobs, raising Indonesia’s open unemployment rate to its highest since 2011.
The new guidelines cut compliance for the IT industry, removing reporting obligations for firms, and easing the way for WFH to take place.
Workers in their 30s have been hit the hardest, with the unemployment rate exceeding 70% for this group.
Unions in Australia unions are evaluating if more protection would be needed so that workers do not face discrimination or loss of pay and benefits.
HCMC Party Chief hopes South Korea will provide support in HR training in IT, AI, healthcare, tourism, urban management, automation and logistics.
Malaysian graduates are either unemployed six months after completing their studies, or are taking jobs they are overskilled for.
By 2025, the country also aims to be a high-income nation, as 373 million citizens continue to live below the upper-middle-income poverty line.
The Malaysian government has assured the 2,647 retrenched staff of Malindo Airlines that they will receive due compensation and retraining.
The move is a bid to raise employment numbers among foreign graduates in the country.
The service sector in China is showing signs of recovery with hiring rising to its highest level in a year.
The country's Budget 2021 will also allocate RM$2 billion (US$582 million) for hiring incentives as Malaysia continues its economic recovery.
Thailand’s NSF, a voluntary pension fund, has signed an MoU with Grab to recruit more members. while planning for their retirement.
Public and private companies in India are giving out bonuses to their employees for the upcoming festival of lights.
More support will be provided to SMEs in the country to cover operational costs and increase hiring.
The company that handles ground services for the Hong Kong International Airport will axe 340 staff from next month.
The growth of the financial services sector will generate more positions for digitally-ready PMEs, as Singapore's digital transformation continues.
At CHRO Series Indonesia, ADP and Microsoft will address key workforce issues as organsiations look to navigate successfully beyond the pandemic.
The extension by the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) comes amid rising unemployment and recession due to COVID-19.
Central Java governor Ganjar Pranowo has announced plans to raise the minimum wage for the province for 2021 by 3.71%.
Jason Averbook, who will be a keynote speaker at CHRO Online Series 2020, describes the four pillars that will support a Digital Vision.
The latest announcement by comes as the ailing airline continues to struggle against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robinson is the latest high-profile company to cease operations in Singapore at a time when unemployment is on the rise.
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the jobs of many Malaysians working in Singapore.
The Hong Kong carrier announced it will be changing the contracts of its pilots and cabin crew as part of its restructuring exercise.
Despite the lowest increment in a decade, Hong Hong employees can look forward to a slight pay rise next year.
According to a survey, approximately half want to quit within 10 years and less than 20% plan to stay with their employer until they retire.