Despite the easing of pandemic measures in the country, large companies are continuing to allow their employees to work from home.
It is essential to attract the right foreign workforce who will bring in the skills to complement the local workforce, said the Manpower Minister.
The Cabinet has approved the first annual fiscal and economic policy blueprint that pledges aggressive investment in human resources.
A new report found that challenges New Zealand firms face include plugging the skills gap, retaining staff, attracting, and hiring talent.
The city is pushing out two measures for alleviating the financial burden on seven key industries seriously affected by the pandemic.
In response, several business groups have urged the government to come up with appropriate support measures for firms that require financial assistance.
Starting from June 15, new flexible work arrangements (FWA) in the public sector will cover 1.7 million employees.
The Ministry of Manpower expects unemployment to stay low amid a tight labour market and high demand for workers.
A special five-year visa will be issued to lure remote workers and business-leisure travellers back to Bali and other destinations.
Growing awareness about the climate crisis has also changed how people define value in business, and what values a company upholds.
Such workspaces will support innovation and consider the new needs of businesses and workers in the future economy.
The country's Fair Work Commission will rule this month on a wage rise for the nation's lowest-paid workers.
Wage hikes ranging between P30 (US$0.78) and P110 (US$2.86) are set to take effect in at least 14 regions this month.
The labour supply in the country remains limited and unable to meet demand despite the recovery of many industries.
‘Going green’ could bring workers back to the city and create a conducive work environment that improves health and wellbeing.
The former Manpower Minister of Singapore will lead NTUC LHUB’s ongoing initiatives in upskilling and uplifting the Singapore workforce.
The minimum daily wage hike this year will not be a sharp one to protect businesses still reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic.
A new programme aims to share information and experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security.
A report from Gartner highlights four compensation strategies organisations can deploy in a competitive talent market.
Of the 70 employers that have achieved the Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW) certification, 70% are providing gender equal access to paid parental leave.
Users would be able to access curated learning paths such as role- and competency-based paths designed to move them toward aspirational jobs.
The government will draw up a five-year plan by the end of this year to support startups and increase investments for their promotion by 10 times.
Taiwan's government has been urged to provide subsidies for parents who miss work due to caregiving responsibilities.
Job vacancies advertised online in Malaysia soared up to 159,148 in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 90,218 in the same quarter last year.
Companies will not have to publish how much their workers earn, only the difference in wages between male and female workers.
If implemented, a 4% minimum wage increase will represent the biggest percentage increase in more than 10 years.
The workplace is a very important part of people's social circles, and a natural touchpoint to encourage habit changes, said Singapore’s health minister.
Asia’s biggest awards for HR and HR technology solutions providers is making an eagerly anticipated in-person return this year.
The HR Ministry has urged government-linked companies and private firms to implement menstrual leave policies without waiting for legislation.
This comes as work hours globally have fallen in Q1’2022 by 3.8%, as compared to Q4’2019, an equivalent of 112 million full-time jobs.