Shanghai announces subsidies to boost employment
The city is pushing out two measures for alleviating the financial burden on seven key industries seriously affected by the pandemic.
Taiwan aims to raise minimum wage every year
In response, several business groups have urged the government to come up with appropriate support measures for firms that require financial assistance.
Transition to flexible work begins in the Philippines
Starting from June 15, new flexible work arrangements (FWA) in the public sector will cover 1.7 million employees.
Singapore’s unemployment levels holds steady at 2.2% in April
The Ministry of Manpower expects unemployment to stay low amid a tight labour market and high demand for workers.
Indonesia aims to make Bali a remote work hub
A special five-year visa will be issued to lure remote workers and business-leisure travellers back to Bali and other destinations.
Sustainable practices required for businesses to remain competitive
Growing awareness about the climate crisis has also changed how people define value in business, and what values a company upholds.
Singapore plans more attractive and flexible workspaces
Such workspaces will support innovation and consider the new needs of businesses and workers in the future economy.
Australia’s Labour Party backs pay increase for low wage workers
The country’s Fair Work Commission will rule this month on a wage rise for the nation’s lowest-paid workers.
Employers and workers reject approved pay hike in the Philippines
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.
Stable labour supply chain key to Vietnam’s post-pandemic recovery
The labour supply in the country remains limited and unable to meet demand despite the recovery of many industries.
Eco-friendly policies could entice Australian workers back to office
‘Going green’ could bring workers back to the city and create a conducive work environment that improves health and wellbeing.
Lim Swee Say named as new Chairman of NTUC LearningHub
The former Manpower Minister of Singapore will lead NTUC LHUB’s ongoing initiatives in upskilling and uplifting the Singapore workforce.
Thailand to implement moderate minimum wage hike
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.
India to educate public officials on gig worker rights
A new programme aims to share information and experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security.
How companies can move beyond traditional compensation strategies
A report from Gartner highlights four compensation strategies organisations can deploy in a competitive talent market.
More Australian employers certified “family inclusive”
Of the 70 employers that have achieved the Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW) certification, 70% are providing gender equal access to paid parental leave.
Skillsoft bolsters enterprise learning offering through Workday partnership
Users would be able to access curated learning paths such as role- and competency-based paths designed to move them toward aspirational jobs.
Japan to offer more growth opportunities for startups
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 considers more support for working parents
Taiwan’s government has been urged to provide subsidies for parents who miss work due to caregiving responsibilities.
Malaysian workers found more employment opportunities in Q1’2022
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.
Japan to mandate firms with over 300 workers to disclose gender pay gap
Companies will not have to publish how much their workers earn, only the difference in wages between male and female workers.
Millions of Australians to see biggest pay increase in years
If implemented, a 4% minimum wage increase will represent the biggest percentage increase in more than 10 years.
Employee welfare crucial to improve population’s health
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.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022: Nominations now open!
Asia’s biggest awards for HR and HR technology solutions providers is making an eagerly anticipated in-person return this year.
Malaysia pushes for menstrual leave policy
The HR Ministry has urged government-linked companies and private firms to implement menstrual leave policies without waiting for legislation.
Philippines backs ILO’s call for safe and healthy working conditions
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.
Employees in Taiwan saw wages rise in 2021
Wages rose in many sectors as revenue grew amid a stable global economy, said the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS).
Japan to support upskilling of one million workers
The government plans to offer workers relearning opportunities and new jobs, based on measures worth ¥400 billion over three years.
Developing human resource capacity key to workforce resiliency
Indonesia’s Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto highlighted this while sharing the country’s employment improvement strategies.
Smaller businesses and ease of doing business prioritised in the Philippines
MSMEs account for over 99% of the country’s registered businesses, and generate about 63% of total jobs.