Over 187,000 Singapore workers’ salaries affected in past 3 months
It makes up about 5% of the country’s workforce, with their salaries cut by up to 25% as a result of cost-saving measures.
Australia’s jobless rate hits two-decade high
The last time the unemployment rate in Australia broke 7% was in October 2001.
Professional services in Australia continue to register layoffs
Deloitte is the latest company to announce job cuts in Australia, joining the likes of PwC and KPMG.
Ride-hailing firm Gojek lays off 430 staff
This comes three months after cutting 25% of its senior management pay and all budgeted salary increases for the year.
Japan Airlines employees to get $1,400 work-from-home allowance
The airline is hoping that the allowance will help boost the morale of its employees, having already halved their summer bonuses.
Violation of workers’ rights at seven-year high
Four Asian countries make the International Trade Union Confederation’s list of top 10 worst countries for working people.
Indonesia warns of spike in unemployment rate
The Indonesian government also predicted 4 million to 5.5 million people will lose their jobs this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thai Airways employees up in arms over benefit cuts
The airline’s latest decision to cut several work benefits, particularly health welfare, has proven to be the last straw for its employees
COVID-19 likely to wipe out growth across Asia-Pacific in 2020
Developing countries in Asia-Pacific will combine for a meagre 0.1% growth this year, said the Asian Development Bank in a new report.
Nearly every employer introducing emotional and mental health programs
The average budget for well-being programs has also increased to $4.9 million in 2020, up 36% over 2019.
HSBC restarts plan to slash 35,000 jobs
In April, the bank had called a halt on the proposed layoffs, saying it did not want staff to be unable to find work elsewhere.
Amazon deploys visual social distancing aid for workers
The e-commerce giant will also be making the technology open source to help other businesses ensure social distancing for their employees.
COVID-19 pushes businesses to change IT priorities
Businesses in South-east Asia, Australia and Newland are prioritising improving ICT and security resilience for business continuity plans.
AIA Singapore employees get $1000 work-from-home assistance scheme
The payment will enable them to get the equipment they need to enhance their home office setup and cushion any financial impact from the pandemic.
Over half of millennials in Malaysia plan to quit jobs to start businesses
Their top reason for doing so is that being an entrepreneur would give them more opportunities, according to a Randstad survey.
360 employees let go in Grab layoff
In a blog post, Anthony Tan, Grab’s CEO and co-founder, said this will be the last round of layoff across the organisation this year.
Digital upskilling tops training agenda for Singapore companies
In the NTUC LearningHub Employer Skills Survey report, 2 In 3 employers identified upskilling in digital competencies as a business imperative.
Singapore to enter Phase 2 of reopening, WFH still default option
Singapore will enter Phase 2 of its reopening on June 19, although employers should continue to allow workers to work from home.
Thai Airways employees’ jobs safe for now
Despite filing for bankruptcy with outstanding debts of 200 billion baht, Thailand’s national carrier said there will be no layoffs for now.
Singapore’s unemployment rate hits decade high
The latest labour market report released by MOM reveals total employment fell by 25,600 in Q1 2020, the largest quarterly contraction on record.
Importance of learning highlighted as remote work grows
Time spent learning on LinkedIn platform increased 144% in March and April, when Singapore entered into a ‘circuit breaker’ phase.
Singapore to create 100,000 jobs in 2021
That will be three times the annual usual number of jobs created as the government looks to help Singaporeans cope with the pandemic.
HRM Asia Special: How are companies returning to the workplace?
We spoke exclusively to companies in the region to find out how they are ensuring a safe return to the workplace for their employees.
Malaysian workforce calls for WFH to continue
A new KPMG survey indicates that 69% of workers in Malaysia want to continue working from home post MCO.
Grab provides agility for driver-partners to grow career paths
Among a lineup of new training and career support initiatives is a new training programme developed in collaboration with Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Tokyo to lift all business restrictions on June 19
Businesses that are considered high risk such as live music venues and theme parks will also be allowed to reopen.
6 in 10 Singaporeans uncomfortable returning to workplace
Even as businesses and workplaces reopen, 59% of employees in Singapore said they are not comfortable with returning to their offices.
Indian workers staying at home despite easing of lockdown
The majority of employees from India’s top three IT companies are continuing to work from home as India’s Unlock 1 phase kicks into effect.
Zoom CEO: You can hire global talent without an office
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan said he will not have a single office if he starts his company today as he can hire talent from all over the world.
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