Malaysia offers gig workers more protection
The Sharing Economy Committee (SEC) will train and verify gig workers, as well as create job placements in high-value jobs.
Taiwan officially approves minimum wage raise
Taking effect from January 1 next year, the monthly minimum wage will be raised to NT$26,400 (US$855) and the basic hourly rate to NT$176 (US$5.7).
Japan’s job mobility falls below OECD average
Due to low unemployment and a stable job market, 2.9 million employees switched jobs in 2021, 630,000 fewer than in 2019.
Asian leadership can lead organisations to greater heights
A new report by the Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL) reveals a persistent gap in Asian leadership representation on the global stage.
Building workplace resilience across the organisation
Sleep, fulfilment, bounce, relaxation, and focus are the five critical factors needed to strengthen workplace resilience.
Gender inequality still prevalent in South Korea’s workplace
The employment rate for women in South Korea was at 51.2% last year, which was 18.8 percentage points lower than the male employment rate.
Employers in India choose ‘3 days a week in office’ schedule
Hybrid working continues to be the most preferred workspace strategy in India, with 63% of the firms currently adopting this practice.
Asia Pacific nations pledge to advance women’s economic empowerment
Member economies are encouraged to foster an enabling environment that promotes inclusive development and empowerment of all women.
Establishing hybrid leadership in today’s changing world of work
The first instalment of HR Leadership Series: Live will shed light on strategies that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
Employment Act implementation set for further delay in Malaysia
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is considering requesting another deferral of the implementation of the amended Employment Act.
What are the top skills employers look for?
Digital and data literacy are among the top 10 skills employees will need over the next decade, said Bernard Marr, author, keynote speaker and futurist.
Job hopping declines in Japan despite stagnant wages
Since 2021, the number of workers switching jobs dropped 310,000 to 2.9 million, marking a fall for the second consecutive year.
Some small business employees South Korea paid below minimum wage
Among small business employees, only 9.6% were paid extra for extended working hours and only 13.2% had annual leave provision.
Gen Zs in Singapore plan to relocate for work
An ADP report found over 51% of workers aged between 18–24, and 43% between the ages of 24–34, have planned or considered relocation for their jobs.
Does WFH hinder creativity and innovation?
Close physical proximity is requited to foster employee relationships that facilitate innovation, according to research from MIT.
Big businesses in South Korea hold off hiring plans
Six out of 10 big businesses in South Korea either have no hiring plans or have yet to finalise them for the rest of 2022.
Boosting youth employment with higher wages in the Philippines
The government has been urged to create better paying jobs for employees aged 15 to 30, who earn the lowest wages in the country.
Malaysia’s Gen Z workforce seeks more than renumeration
As the youngest generation to enter the workforce, Gen Z employees are looking beyond monetary fulfilment at work.
Majority of Singaporeans seek upskilling in jobs
Understanding their future job prospects is similarly important among employees, a Randstad survey revealed.
10-day paid bereavement leave proposed in the Philippines
Workers in both private and public sectors may soon be granted a 10-day bereavement leave with full pay if a proposed bill becomes law.
Some workers in South Korea fear going on parental leave
Men were found to be more sensitive than women to negative perceptions toward using parental leave, according to a new survey.
Employee sentiment towards workplace learning falls in Singapore
Workplace learning has dipped despite employees recognising the importance of Learning & Development (L&D).
Indian firms want staff back in office despite PM Modi’s support for WFH
Employers believe that face-to-face interactions are key to forging bonds between colleagues in the workplace.
Indonesia’s wage subsidy support to reach 16 million workers
The Ministry of Manpower is making efforts to ensure that the wage subsidy assistance (BSU) can start to be distributed this month.
Leveraging big data to meet future skills demand in the labour market
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has developed a taxonomy that captures the skills needed by workers and those related to their attributes.
Amazon’s WFH strategy lets employees stay performance-focused
Amazon’s three-pronged work-from-home strategy places emphasis on how employees work rather than where they are working from.
Short breaks at work improve employees’ well-being
Microbreaks of 10 minutes or less to eat a snack, go for a walk or scroll through social media can increase vigour while decreasing fatigue.
Low-wage workers in Singapore to earn more
Before hiring any foreign worker, local employers will need to meet the requirement of paying all their local workers at least S$1,400.
New Zealand raises living wage to support low-wage workers
From September 1, the living wage in the country has increased by 90 cents to NZ$23.65 (US$14.5) an hour, although its implementation is not mandatory.
Internet activity indicates support for remote work
More workers around the world are continuing to use Google to identify remote jobs and understand how remote work functions.