Singapore has granted payouts to over 200,000 self-employed persons
Under an income relief scheme, some S$1.8 billion in contributions have been made to help those in need tide over the pandemic.
How human development can help lead the future of work
In his new book, Dr Bob Aubrey highlights the importance of human development as a professional field.
Australia proposes food-delivery levy to fund workers’ compensation scheme
A new compensation initiative aims to protect gig economy workers injured or killed while working,
Enterprise Singapore urges SMEs to adopt ISO standards
Businesses that are ISO certified means that their services, products, or processes adhere to a globalised standard.
South Korean employment impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Financial pressures are forcing Koreans to take on a second job, but even such plans are being thwarted by the pandemic.
Malaysia’s wage subsidies total RM$15 billion as at end-October
The nation’s wage subsidy programme aims to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to sustain companies and lower retrenchment.
Australia: NSW state ends WFH, but most staff still staying away from office
Many workers in New South Wales are opting to continue working from home.
Workplace arrangements to be reviewed under Singapore’s Phase 3 opening
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Malaysia’s machinery & equipment sector urged to adopt digitisation
The country’s machinery and equipment (M&E) sector, which accounts for 85% of local SMEs, needs to adopt digital solutions to stay competitive.
Indian startups set on recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
A survey by India’s chamber of commerce for the tech industry found that startups in the country have seen their revenue accelerate, and funding improved.
Digitisation gains pace in Singapore as more jobs available in digital banks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expecting digital banks to employ a “sizeable number of people”.
South Korea doles out COVID-19 subsidies to ‘essential workers’
Home care workers and after-school tutors will receive a payout, which will be drawn from a dedicated donations fund.
India: Delhi to launch scheme to woo startups
The Delhi government is set to launch a programme designed to attract startups to the capital city, with a 150-arce hi-tech business park to be built.
Malaysia aims for 25,000 SMEs to go digital in two years
The country has rolled out a dedicated delivery service programme, subsidising costs for delivery bags and uniforms for delivery workers.
Laid-off workers insured under Socso re-employed in Malaysia
Out of 100,000 employees insured under Socso who have been laid off, about 31% or 30,977 have found new jobs.
Nearly half of employers in India hired virtually in 2020
31% of employers said virtual hiring gave them wider access to talent, while 28% said that it allowed flexibility and convenience.
Employers in Singapore upskill foreign workers amid labour shortage
Employers may need to upskill or re-skill their foreign workers, especially in sectors where local staff are hard to employ.
Biased evaluation of staff performance can be useful
A research paper posits that workers who are very talented will lose motivation if they are evaluated fairly, because they can outperform with lower effort.
MIS continues to drive professional learning and development in Singapore
MIS has been awarded the HRM Asia Editors’ Choice Award for Best Corporate Training Provider.
Malaysia maintains WFH order in Putrajaya
Those in the management and supervisory posts in conditional movement control order (MCO) areas have been told to continue working from home.
Hong Kong’s 14-week maternity leave takes effect December 11
The maternity leave pay is to be calculated at four-fifths the daily average of the wages earned by the employee.
Cambodia’s plans to buy vaccine lifts business confidence
The decision to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for the kingdom’s citizens is set to boost business confidence and the prospect of economic recovery.
South Korea’s gig workers to receive greater employment protection
Amendments to various employment acts were made after the country’s delivery workers died due to overwork.
Singapore: Technology will disrupt 90% of HR roles in three to five years
Technology-enabled solutions, especially those using automation, will impact the majority of human resource (HR) roles in the near future.
Country should raise minimum wage, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress
An increase in the retirement age instead, would affect new jobseekers, says MTUC.
Australia: Employers can offer part-timers extra working hours, but not on overtime basis
The change in policy aims to create more flexibility for employers and more hours for employees.
Automation will displace 85 million jobs by 2025: World Economic Forum
Roles are set to change when companies’ adopt technologies that will transform tasks, jobs and skills, creating new employment opportunities.
Delhi sets new guidelines for government employees
After allowing half of its staff to work from home last week, the Delhi government is now asking them not to leave the city without permission.
Singapore Institute of Technology inks deals to plug industry knowledge gap, spur innovation
A*Star researchers will provide technical expertise to companies and help mentor SIT interns.
Malaysia: New govt portal to provide seamless business registration
Prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has launched MalaysiaBiz – a one-stop government portal that aims to streamline the setting up of businesses.