More South Korean women in their 30s drop out of the workforce
The labour force participation rate of women peaks between ages 25 and 29, before it plunges in the 30s as women leave work to care for their children.
L&D driving organisational growth in a new world of work
Day 1 of Learning Technologies Asia 2021 highlighted issues such as reskilling and upskilling, as well as how organisations need to rethink employee engagement.
Japan plans to increase minimum hourly wages to 1,000 yen
Prime minister Yoshihide Suga has said he targets to raise the country’s average minimum hourly wage to 1,000 yen (US$9.2) as soon as possible.
Philippines launches online information and comms programme
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has launched a Q&A educational video series – Sagot Ka Ng DOLE.
Seoul scraps mandatory COVID-19 screening for foreign workers
Seoul and the neighbouring province of Gyeonggi were among the local governments ordering all of its foreign workers to be tested for COVID-19.
India sees over 800,000 employed in formal work in January
Official data also showed that the net payroll additions hit 1.11 million in January as employment continues to rise.
Thailand stock exchange partners government to upskill students, boost startups and SMEs
It aims to promote sustainable business operations in all dimensions of the capital market industry.
Singapore to disburse S$940 million in wage credits by end-March
The government will co-fund 15% of qualifying wage increases given in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 to more than 800,000 Singaporean employees.
OECD urges Indonesia to equip workers with digital skills
A new survey by the OECD recommends that the country step up its vocational education and adult training, with a focus on digital skills.
Record high number of jobseekers entering workforce in South Korea
The number of people preparing for employment has hit a record high last month in a pandemic-affected labour market.
Leading change through an emphasis on driving the human experience
Through a new webinar series, SAP SuccessFactors will examine how CHROs can drive both workplace digital transformation and employee experience.
Australia’s jobless rate dips to 5.8% to pre-pandemic levels
The unemployment rate fell in February to pre-pandemic levels amid the rollout of vaccination and fiscal stimulus stimulating the economy.
Philippines senator backs bill to ensure workers’ health insurance
The senator’s call came after Quezon City’s local government confirmed that the rise in COVID-19 cases was also stemming from the workplace.
Vietnam budgets US$260 million to train workers prone to unemployment
To upskill workers likely to lose their jobs due to COVID-19, the labour ministry has proposed a programme to train them.
World Bank urges Malaysia to increase female labour participation
The development model that worked in the past for Malaysia is no longer enough for it to navigate to the next stage of its development, it added.
Japanese employers offer lowest salary increase in 8 years
Companies are offering the lowest pay rises in eight years – signaling an end to former prime minister Shinzo Abe’s stimulus policies.
Private sector workers should receive free vaccinations in the Philippines
Workers who refuse to be vaccinated shall not be discriminated against in terms of tenure, promotion, training, pay, and other benefits.
China’s unemployment rate at 13.1% for younger labour population
The jobless rate for those 16 to 24 years old was 13.1% in February, more than double the national urban unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Malaysia unveils RM20 billion stimulus package
This marks the sixth round of support packages unveiled since the pandemic, bringing the total sum of all packages rolled out to RM340 billion.
What are the top priorities facing HR leaders in 2021?
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 will explore the emerging trends and priorities that will define HR and work tech in 2021.
Unemployment benefit surpasses 1 trillion won in South Korea
South Korea’s unemployment allowance payment hit a five-month high in February, surpassing 1 trillion won (US$884 million) again.
Japan’s largest business lobby aims for more women representation
Measures include the implementation of a support programme for women on matters of hiring and promotion to upper management and executive roles.
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate highest since 2004
Hong Kong’s jobless rate climbed to 7.2% in the December-to-February period, up 0.2 percentage points from the November-to-January period.
Malaysia extends WFH accident coverage
Since last year, workers from various sectors have had to work remotely to comply with government measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Singapore experiences sharpest fall in employment in more than two decades
Non-resident workers accounted for all of the employment decline, reported Singapore’s MOM.
Building the right skills for the future of work
Learning Technologies Asia 2021 will examine how organisations can develop their learning strategies to stay ahead, innovate and grow.
New wage code in India to change salary structures
Employees, especially those with high allowances, are likely to see a major change in their salary structures if the new wage code kicks in from April 1.
Malaysian employers group says retirement age should not be raised
A blanket increase of the retirement age to 65 and beyond could adversely impact the labour market, causing unemployment among younger workers.
China plans to raise retirement age in phases
Under the country’s five-year plan, the retirement age will be raised in a “phased manner”, said China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
Thailand to launch new phase of co-payment scheme with SMEs
The government is currently preparing additional measures to help local SMEs, which will cover up to 50 to 80% of SMEs various expenses.