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.
RGE adopts Workday HCM to modernise HR processes
Having transparency across its talent management process allows Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) to make data-driven decisions in driving growth.
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Employees in Malaysia lack training opportunities
A survey has revealed that nearly 100% of workers are interested in receiving training and development opportunities at the workplace to upskill themselves.
Flexible working arrangements set to stay in South Korea
Some 66.6% of South Korean workers believe that flexible work systems are effective in reducing unnecessary overtime work.
Increase of parental leave could potentially boost Australian economy
Unions have called for paid parental leave to be extended to 52 weeks, paying parents their actual wage and including superannuation.
Women face roadblocks to re-enter job market in India
The number of female employees who re-joined and re-subscribed to the Employees’ Provident Fund this June was negligible.
Singapore sets up new workgroup for gig workers
The Tripartite Workgroup on Representation for Platform Workers (TWG) will propose a framework for representation of digital platform workers.
Accelerate business transformation with a modern HR mindset
As organisations look ahead to what will fundamentally shape work, HR leaders play a key role in ensuring business continuity and success.
Employers in Malaysia not ready for new minimum wage
Although the country increased the national minimum wage to RM1,500 (US$334) from May 1, compliance by businesses remains low.
Attracting talent begins with pay transparency in job postings
A Gartner survey revealed that, over the last 12 months, almost 50% of jobseekers did not apply to roles without wages disclosed.
Stay interviews used in India to reduce high attrition
To retain talent, companies are using stay interviews to have conversations with their employees to show that they are important to the organisation.
Most Taiwan firms reject proposed minimum wage hike
Many SMEs earn relatively low profits and would pass on the impact from a wage hike to their customers by raising product prices.
Australia debates merits of enterprise bargaining
Unions and the Business Council of Australia argue that this will result in employees being paid more in wages.
Employees in Thailand struggling to manage work stress
The main causes of burnout include long working hours, an inflexible organisational structure, and a lack of proper tools for work.
Employers’ body calls for “right to manage” workers in the Philippines
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP) has called for measures to protect employers’ rights to manage their businesses and workers.
Malaysia postpones enforcement of shorter working hours
Engagement sessions with stakeholders found that employers needed more time for the amendments to come into force.
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India pushes for more flexible work and empowerment for women
Flexible workplaces, a WFH ecosystem and flexi-work hours can all boost the participation of women on the labour front, says the Prime Minister.
Many SMEs in Singapore facing cashflow issues
Facing challenges like high inflation and rising interest rates, about 60% of SMEs have a financial runway of less than six months.
Women’s participation in Malaysia’s workforce remains low
Although females made up 47.7% of the Malaysian population in 2020, their participation in the labour force last year was only 55.5%.
Indonesia wants more businesses to be digitalised
The country targets 30 million MSMEs to join the digital ecosystem by 2024, saying this will help boost employment.
Singapore encourages hiring of people with disabilities
Companies play an important role in the hiring of people with disabilities, while the government will continue to play a key role by offering support.