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.
Under the new Workforce Australia scheme, new criteria have been set for jobseekers to continue receiving government support.
Employers can tap a huge labour force that includes women and university students not able to work full time, says former minister.
With most companies adopting hybrid work, employers fear that ordering employees back to the office may trigger a wave of resignations.
Australian women are more educated and qualified than men, but are under-represented in leadership positions and workforce participation.
Despite the higher initial costs required, many top executives expect more organsiations to adopt more ESG practices.
Companies want to decide on the kind of flexible working arrangements that meet their needs and not be dictated to about such arrangements.
The government hopes that the change in terms would promote gender inclusivity and encourage gender-neutral language.
More than 40,000 small businesses hit hard by the pandemic each received up to S$10,000 (US$7,211) last week as part of a government grant.
The government hopes that the move will help foster greater diversity in the country’s work practices and encourage talent to move into growth areas.
About 31% of employing businesses are having difficulty finding suitable staff, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
From September 1, employees can submit written applications that can cover changes in working hours, working days and also the place of work.
The incoming government will address the country’s 52-hour workweek policy and the seniority-based pay models adopted by most companies.
A new platform aimed at streamlining procedures is expected to benefit over three million SMEs in the country.
A four-day work week is not practical as Malaysia is currently facing low productivity and labour problems, businesses argue.