Employees in Japan can choose to stay longer in the workforce
With Japan facing a talent shortage as the population ages, firms are encouraged to do more to support older employees who want to continue working.
Achieving work-life balance through flexible work
Flexible work arrangements and reduced working hours are some of the ways organisations can help employees find the optimal work-life balance.
Wage hike tops South Koreans’ new year wish list
Apart from higher wages to cope with rising inflation, employees in South Korea also want reduced work hours and a better work-life balance.
Baker McKenzie boosts employment practice in Hong Kong
The appointment of Tess Lumsdaine will allow Baker McKenzie to help cllients structure employment arrangements and improve change management.
Australia introduces pilot project for disability employment
People with disabilities will benefit from the programme as it explores innovative approaches to drive change in the workplace.
How Netflix’s Co-Founder keeps his work-life balance in check
Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix, considers his greatest achievement as spending Tuesday evenings with his wife, despite his hectic schedule.
Pfizer introduces 12-week paternity leave policy
Fathers are entitled to take leave in four tranches under the new policy that came into effect on 1 January 2023.
Should organisations introduce more meeting-free days?
Removing recurring meetings can free up time for employees to prioritise and work on projects that really matter.
Talent the top concern for Australia’s business leaders in 2023
Digital transformation and cybersecurity are also among organisation’s top priorities, a KPMG Australia survey has found.
Employees in Singapore can expect to be paid higher salaries in 2023
Despite a decline in net employment, organisations in Singapore are ready to offer increments and bonuses to attract and retain talent.
Japan commits to raising wages to achieve inflation target
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aims to create an economic structure where wages are raised yearly to transfer wealth from firms to households.
LG Uplus extends marital benefits to unmarried employees
An unmarried male employee has received a month’s wage and five days of leave, which is equivalent to what newlyweds have been receiving from LG Uplus.
Work from home experiences differ for couples
A study suggests husbands should be given more flexibility at work to support their wives in accomplishing their work and family responsibilities.
You should not be in a work meeting, Shopify tells employees
Saying that employees did not join Shopify to sit in meetings, the company has moved to remove most meetings from the calendar of employees.
Flexibility for employees in India as hybrid work set to stay
Despite concerns over a surge of COVID-19 cases in the country, many organisations are not deviating from existing hybrid work policies.
Sustainable growth a key focus for companies in South Korea
The CEOs of POSCO Group, KT and Samsung SDI identified strengthening social responsibilities and securing competitiveness as their focus for 2023.
Patrick Graham appointed as CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau
The appointment of Graham highlights Manulife’s commitment to Hong Kong and Macau and the company’s ambitions in the region.
Creating a healthier, happier and more productive workplace in 2023
Improvements to hybrid work and workplaces adding social aspects to bring people together are some of the workplace trends that can be expected in 2023.
The Philippines commits to a violence-free workplace
The ILO Convention 190 policy protects employees from violence and harassment, which includes gender-based discrimination at work.
Amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act kick in
The amendments are largely based on the International Labour Organisation standards, which provide a framework for addressing labour issues.
Emergency regulation replaces job creation law in Indonesia
The law is amended to include a component for the formula used to determine minimum wages that take purchasing power into consideration.
Alibaba makes leadership changes to HR and tech divisions
Among the several leadership changes, Jane Jiang Fang will take over as Chief People Office, while Wu Zeming succeeds Cheng Li as CTO.
Japanese government committed to raising wages
A lack of wage growth is Japan’s biggest challenge, notes Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara, and the government is committed to addressing it.
New labour policies taking effect in Taiwan next year
In addition to raising the minimum wage floor, premiums for Labour Insurance and National Health Insurance have also been revised.
Japan’s unemployment rate fell in November
The economy and pandemic resurgence, however, have reportedly led organisations in Japan to be more cautious about hiring.
Xiaomi names new president following leadership changes
William Lu, the current Senior Vice President of Xiaomi, will be promoted to President, replacing Wang Xiang who will be retiring this month.
South Korean internet platform ends remote working policy
Depending on the state of the pandemic in the country, all employees are required to return to the office starting next March.
Remote work still an option for over half of firms in Tokyo
Based on a study by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, 44.5% of teleworkers work remotely three or more days a week on average.
Over two million workers in the Philippines receive financial assistance
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) distributed cash and employment assistance totalling PHP8.6 billion to displaced workers.
Malaysia defers minimum wage order for small businesses
The Malaysian government has postponed implementing the RM1,500 (US$339) minimum wage order to 1 July 2023 after consulting stakeholders.