The Philippines’ labour department eyes private sector assistance for worker benefits to alleviate rising cost of living.
Up till June 2022, more than 150,000 people have obtained employment through the Malaysian Family Job Guarantee Initiative.
This includes legally mandating all data-collecting institutions to analyse and publish gender-disaggregated statistics to reduce gender inequality.
The national task force on mental health will focus on stepping up resources for employees in the workplace.
ESG-focused development programmes and projects will be prioritised in the country’s Budget 2023, according to the finance minister.
A green recovery from the pandemic could create US$172 billion in investment opportunities annually and generate more than 30 million jobs by 2030.
Over the first half of 2022, there were around 410,300 people aged 15 – 24 without a job, which comprised 36.8% of the total figure.
A recent survey has shown that more than 70% of Japanese companies are currently not implementing working from home for their employees.
The country must overcome an asymmetry of information to spark the interest of working adults in reskilling and upskilling, said the education minister.
Chinese ministries have rolled out a raft of support policies that focus on cutting fees and taxes, as well as provide employment skills training.
Malaysia recently announced that workers could apply for flexible working arrangements with their companies from September 1.
Labour unions have quoted US$204-214 as the minimum wage for the textile, garment, footwear, bags and travel goods sectors in 2023.
Among other objectives, the new scheme will aim to develop more talents to support the country's digital workforce.
The top reasons for wanting to remain employed are to stay active, have a sense of purpose, maintain social connections, and save up for old age.
Firms are encouraged to tap into Philippine Skills Framework to help their employees improve their hard and soft skills.
The government will seek wage increases for private-sector employees to help them cope with rising costs due to higher inflation.
The programme entails providing sick pay to workers who need to go on unpaid leave for injuries that occurred outside the workplace.
The labour and finance ministries are set to implement a pension plan under the Labour Law that will benefit both private and public workers.
Sufficient leave would help mothers spend more time to stimulate their children, which can support the child’s growth and development, says Kemenko PMK.
Job vacancies in the three months to May jumped 13.8%, from the previous quarter, to 480,100, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
More thought must go into how this working arrangement can work, says the country’s Public Service Department.
The Minimum Wage Commission has agreed on a minimum hourly wage increase of 5% to 9,620 won (US$7.40) for next year.
Employment in the city-state expanded by 42,000 in Q1’2022, with 85% of that coming from non-residents, reported the Manpower Minister.
New labour codes will potentially transform work culture, affecting working hours, salaries, leave and flexible work arrangements.
Currently, the primary caregiver in a relationship receives 18 weeks of paid leave at the minimum wage, while fathers receive just two weeks of paid leave.
The government is supporting MSMEs led by women by providing easier access to funding for both capital and product development.
Increasing wages would add to the woes of small business owners during the economic downturn, cautioned a major business lobby group.
India’s gig economy currents employs about 7.7 million people and is set to nearly triple to 23.5 million workers by 2029-30.
While renumeration is still important to retain talent, employees are increasingly looking at other factors, including transparency and flexible work.
This aims to increase and stabilise employment in key sectors and expand relevant subsidies for college graduates and other key target groups.