9 in 10 employees in Singapore see urgent need to reskill
A survey by UOB also showed that older workers in Singapore are more worried about losing their jobs and becoming redundant in the job market.
Malaysia employees who work from home must be paid in full
Employees who are required to work from home during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) must be paid their full salaries.
More than half of working adults globally fear losing jobs: Survey
The survey, which involved more than 12,000 working adults in 27 countries, showed wide variations of job-loss concern between countries.
Cathay Pacific announces 5,900 job cuts
The Hong Kong carrier is also planning to make changes to the contracts of its pilots and cabin crew as part of its restructuring.
Vietnam set for modest growth in 2020
Despite the impact of the COVID-19, Vietnam and Myanmar are the only two countries in ASEAN that are expected to register positive growth this year.
Businesses in the Philippines receive payment deferment
The move comes as about 90,000 businesses in the country remain closed due to the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by the government.
More help for Singapore companies to retain employees and pay salaries
The latest tranche of payouts in the Jobs Support Scheme is designed primarily to help employers pay the wages of about 1.9 million local employees.
SMEs in Malaysia receive financial incentive to go digital
SMEs can receive up to a maximum of RM$5,000 to support their investment in digitisation, as Malaysia looks to speed up digital transformation.
Employers may cut wages to save jobs, says National Wages Council
Companies in Singapore have been given the green light to temporarily cut wages to avoid and minimize retrenchments.
Philippines employers not allowed to defer 13th month pay
Employees in the Philippines must be given their 13th month pay even if their companies are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Malaysia firms in “red zones” urged to work from home
In a bid to curb a further outbreak of COVID-19, companies in the “red zones” are urged to allow employees to work from home.
Singapore to implement “Right to Disconnect” law?
Besides reducing the risk of burnout, a “Right to Disconnect” law can also help to improve productivity, argued a Labour Minister in Singapore
Thailand pushes ahead with reopening plans
A new scheme will allow tourists to visit designated areas within some Thai provinces as the country prepares to allow more tourists back into the country.
Economic contraction slows down in Singapore
The phased reopening of the economy following Singapore’s circuit breaker is helping the recovery efforts of some sectors.
HR Tech 2020 drives HR success through technology
The completely virtual event, which will be taking place from October 27-30, will aim to help organisations make critical HR system decisions.
Job vacancies in Singapore’s retail sector not picked up
Only 21% of the job and training opportunities available in the retail sector since April this year have been taken up, says Singapore’s MOM.
Partial lockdown implemented across Malaysian states
The reimposing of the conditional movement control order will curb a number of activities in states such as Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Economic recovery to be sluggish in the Philippines
The country’s GDP is likely to return to pre-pandemic level only in 2022, the World Bank has predicted.
Let us work from home, say Singapore workers
A survey commissioned by the Straits Times highlighted that the majority of Singapore’s workforce do not wish to return to the office.
Microsoft to allow employees to work from home permanently
The company will also be allowing its staff to relocate and take on part-time working hours if approved by their managers.
Less than a third of job vacancies placed in Singapore
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat believes the system needs to be improved to better match job candidates to job vacancies.
2 million Indonesian workers to protest against Job Creation Law
The Law was passed amidst fierce opposition over its feared impact on the environment and labor rights in Indonesia.
More than 63,000 jobs lost in Japan due to COVID-19
Japan’s unemployment rate also went up to 3% for the first time in over three years, with the government urging firms to keep their workers.
Thank you for making HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 a success
The largest virtual gathering of HR professionals in the region saw over 5,000 attendees gleaned exclusive insights from 70 speakers.
Singapore’s jobless rate surpasses global financial crisis’ high
The Southeast Asia nation’s all-time highest unemployment rate remains at 4.8% during the SARS outbreak in September 2003.
Rethink, reimagine, redesign payroll with SAP SuccessFactors
An e-book from Rizing examines how organisations can overcome the stagnation of payroll, as they look to better engage their workforce.
SMEs in Singapore offered flexibility in loan repayment
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has moved to allow SMEs facing cashflow difficulties to defer their loan repayments until 2021.
New investment from South Korea to create jobs in Indonesia
The Indonesian government is also pushing ahead with a proposed new bill that will make the country more investor-friendly.
Thailand and the UN empower women at work
More than 100 companies in Thailand have pledged to help the United Nations bridge the gender equality gap in the country.
HRM Asia congratulates HR Tech PitchFest 2020 Winners
Three winners emerged at the HR Tech PitchFest 2020, which celebrates some of the most innovative solutions from HR tech start-ups in Asia.