Singapore urges employees to upskill in industries facing disruption
For mid-career employees, learning new skills has become increasingly important, and upskilling shows employers their willingness to learn.
Australia urged to consider relevancy of long-service leave
In line with the current challenge of attracting and retaining the best talent, employers should consider strategies that address employees’ current needs.
Remote employees in Japan less likely to be depressed
In the government’s 2022 whitepaper, it was concluded that remote employees had more sleep hours, which reduces depression and anxiety.
The Philippines mulls subsidy for 13th month pay
In the Philippines, all businesses are obligated to pay their employees their 13th month’s salary by December 24, 2022.
Taiwan doles out NT$1.35 billion to cover workers’ wage hikes
The wage subsidies are available to local businesses experiencing revenue decline of 10% or more due to the pandemic.
Gig workers in Singapore to benefit from national savings scheme
This represents on-going efforts to provider better protection for the growing number of platform workers in the country.
Employees in Australia failing to achieve work-life balance
Employees in Australia are clocking six weeks of unpaid overtime hours each year and are finding it hard to disconnect from work.
Majority of employers in Malaysia raised salaries in 2022
Employees can also expect their salaries to be further raised in 2023, predicted the Malaysian Employers Federation.
How female employees can gain the recognition they deserve
The World Economic Forum provides some tips for women to pitch ideas to management and claim credit for what they do in the workplace.
Employee benefits strategy key to talent retention
Companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region recognise that they need to improve their employee benefits strategy to hire and retain top talent.
Emotional adaptability can help boost creativity at work
By developing creative employees, organisations can help boost business productivity in more conventional roles like accounting and data analytics.
Addressing the health concerns of female employees in Australia
A number of unions are gearing up to campaign for both menstrual and menopause leave for female employees.
Organisations should take a people-first approach to attract talent
Ways to foster attractive workplaces include leveraging flexible work options to provide employees with more autonomy.
Men in Japan urged to lead change for workplace gender equality
A project has been launched in Japan to encourage men to take the lead in eliminating gender disparities in workplaces.
More women in South Korea choosing to leave the workforce
Childcare has been cited as the main reason why married women in the country choose to leave the workforce.
Prioritising workplace wellbeing support to create a healthy workforce
Hybrid work, the rising cost of living, and uncertainty about the future are all stress factors for employees in Singapore.
Companies in India continue to define flexible work strategies
While some companies want a full return to the office, others are offering hybrid options as part of a flexible workplace culture.
More employees in Japan engage in moonlighting
One in three employees in Japan currently have a side job or have had one in the past, as employers are encouraged to support this practice.
Indonesia sets 10% ceiling on wage hike for 2023
Adjustments to the minimum wage are determined by combining inflation, economic growth, and the productivity at work factor of respective provinces.
Australia clamps down on workplace harassment and violence
A newly tabled convention includes legislation that mandates employers to maintain workplace policies against harassment and violence.
Singapore leads work flexibility agenda in APAC
In contrast, over 20% of leaders in the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia expect employees to be working in the office all the time.
Hong Kong provides support for businesses to retain and create jobs
Hong Kong has approved HK$12.1 billion (US$1.5 billion) in wage subsidies for eligible employers and employees.
Organisations face hiring challenges as employee’s market remains
Fears of a potential recession may temporarily curb hiring in the short term, but long-term effects are likely to skew market power toward jobseekers.
Malaysia’s labour market continues recovery
The unemployment rate in the country dropped to 3.7% compared with 4.7% in the same quarter last year.
Labour union calls for stronger support for Singapore’s gig workers
A dedicated advisory committee has been reviewing protections for these workers under Singapore’s pension scheme.
South Korea priorities job creation for older jobseekers
Efforts are ongoing to create employment opportunities for South Korea’s elderly population, which is expected to reach 10 million by 2025.
Gig worker protection to be strengthened in Malaysia
New legislation will see workers in the food delivery service provided with a social security scheme and operators placed under government regulation.
Indonesia looks to create jobs with investments in green economy
Employment opportunities related to environmental responsibility activities are expected to increase, predicted Indonesia’s central bank.
Improve employee productivity and increase skills, firms in Singapore told
As employers consider wage hikes, they should also develop employees’ skills and redeploy them, said Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Manpower.
Navigating the new paradigm of people and work
Taking place from 10-11 May 2023, HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 will discuss the most pertinent workplace issues facing organisations in Asia.