Efforts continue to be made to improve human resources and develop vocational education to achieve inclusive and equitable development.
The government plans to utilise data and artificial intelligence (AI) to generate personalised career insights for workers.
Leave should be granted to enable employees to deal with the mental stress that they feel at the workplace, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
A revised law, which comes into effect January 1 next year, forbids the sexual harassment of women and reduces barriers to career advancement.
The Manpower Ministry is still finalising details on workers’ minimum wage in 2023, which will be announced at the end of November this year.
As of end-September 2022, about 490,000 SMEs have participated in a programme that helps accelerate their digital adoption.
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) is set to issue an advisory to employers regarding the grant of 13th-month pay for private sector workers.
Such clauses have traditionally been used to stop co-workers from comparing their wage package and pushing for pay hikes.
Indonesia would need 17 million workers who are able to use and manage technology, said State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir.
Job training and reskilling are measures that can be taken to create more employment opportunities in 2023, says business group.
About 83.2% of New Zealand employees say the ability to work from anywhere has made them happier and more productive.
The RiseUp with ServiceNow platform aims to train one million workers, offering over 600 free courses and 18 job-related certification paths.
This comes as employers looked to hire in preparation for a rebound in inbound tourism as the pandemic-related daily arrival cap is removed.
Although employment grew in Q3’2022, global conditions are likely to create an uncertain labour market in the coming months.
As part of the new legislation, flexible work will be made more accessible to employees who are parents or care givers, among others.
Besides facing burnout, some 20% of these employees have also expressed stress related to a lack of learning and development opportunities.
As workplace fairness guidelines become law, more HR professionals are needed, says Member of Parliament Patrick Tay.
Such digital wallets will have a maximum balance of 1 million yen, and employees can use the funds to make purchases or remittances directly.
Under the Fair Pay Bill, workers will gain a right to a minimum level of training and development from their employers.
Besides schemes that help train and retain employees, firms also applied for programmes that have helped them digitalise and adopt technology.
Employee experience and overall business processes are changing as employees embrace remote work post-pandemic.
Remote employees are able to spend more time with their families, sleep better, and experience less stress from commuting to the office.
Besides the lack of job vacancies, some South Koreans are taking time to better prepare, which accounts for their inactivity in the job market.
Commuting patterns have not returned to pre-COVID levels as organisations continue to offer hybrid work.
Working remotely allows employees to sleep better and feel satisfied if they balance telework and office work appropriately.
From July 2023, parents hoping to qualify for the extended parental pay scheme will be assessed on their combined income.
Flexible schedules can reduce burnout, increase employee engagement and loyalty, and promote business success.
In addition to helping new enterprises grow, e-commerce could raise women’s participation in the workplace, said the World Bank.
The Social Affairs Ministry will be improving training for people with disabilities to widen their access to job opportunities or employment.
Among the reasons why senior workers wish to re-enter the workforce are self-esteem and financial pressure, according to a survey.