Japan looks to shorten restaurant operating hours through subsidies
The review of the law would allow the government to handout subsidies to bars and restaurants that shorten operation hours.
Japan: Number of job hoppers drop in market hit by pandemic
The number of workers changing jobs has seen a 6.8% drop in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year.
Singapore government distributes over S$1 billion in payouts in 2020 to co-fund employee wages
The next tranche of payouts will be in March 2021, for qualifying wage increases in 2020.
Retirement-fund body to provide social security cover for informal workers in India
The EPFO faces the huge challenge to cover 400 million informal workers.
Malaysia disburses RM$12.6 billion in wage subsidies
The nation’s hiring incentive and training assistance programme has also helped 106,443 employees secure employment.
Singapore: “Sharp cliff effect” not likely when government relief schemes cease
Jobs and business are expected to adapt as government support taper off going into 2021.
Thailand to equip students with robotics skills
The country aims to teach 5,200 vocational students per year to meet the estimated future demand of 200,000 robotics-trained workers by 2024.
More unemployed and middle-aged South Koreans start small businesses
To make ends meet, more jobless middle-aged people have turned entrepreneurial and started their own small businesses.
Japanese firms cut down on year-end bonuses
Businesses that were more affected include service companies, which suffered a 13% drop in bonuses, the largest decline since 2009.
Good fundamentals crucial to recovery in the Philippines
The Department of Finance (DoF) said maintaining good fundamentals will be key to the recovery from the pandemic.
Government loan guarantees help SMEs access better funding
Thailand’s central bank has provided 500 billion baht in soft loans for financial institutions to re-lend to SMEs.
Singapore’s general labour market to see uptick in 2021
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng said the job market is expected to show signs for optimism next year, but some sectors would still stay in a slump.
All organisations should have zero tolerance against workplace sexual harassment: Delhi High Court
Sexual harassment is a serious issue that needs to be addressed at all work places urgently and sensitively.
Hong Kong approves latest pandemic relief subsidies
The Legislative Council has approved the latest round of COVID-19 relief subsidies of HK$5.5 billion (US$709 million).
China sets sights on stabilising and expanding job market in 2021
Among the groups identified to receive further government support include university graduates, rural migrant workers and poor urban families.
South Korea focuses on job creation for 2021
One of the main aims of South Korea’s 2021 economic policy plan is to prop up the sluggish labour market.
Malaysia’s high-tech SMEs to benefit from central bank’s RM$1 billion facility
Eligible SMEs under the programme can obtain financing of up to RM$1 million for working capital.
South Korean job-creation programme favours older workers
Younger jobseekers are finding it harder to find openings with the government’s job creation programme.
Australia’s November jobs soar, records 90,000 new employments
The jobless rate eased to 6.8%, the labour participation rate rose to 66.1%, while monthly hours worked rose by 43 million hours.
Japan agency launches platform to help foreign workers
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has set up the Japan Platform for Migrant Workers towards Responsible and Inclusive Society (JP Mirai) to support foreign workers.
New Zealand to raise minimum wage to NZ$20 an hour from April 1
The minimum wage hike is set to increase the incomes of some 175,500 citizens who work 40 hours per week.
More long-term PMET jobs available in Singapore
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said 91,340 job openings are available with most classified as long-term jobs.
Young workers urged to learn new skills in COVID-19 age
The changing environment calls for a transformation in how we think about learning, and acquiring the ability to adapt.
India disburses US$1.8 billion in COVID-19 aid to workers
The central government has approved more than 5.2 million claims and disbursed Rs133 billion (US$1.8 billion) to formal sector workers.
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.