The goal of teleworking is to maintain the same level of socio-economic activities in a time when rapid spread of COVID-19 is expected.
The government has allocated RM20.107 billion (US$4.8 billion) to 357,402 employers under its Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU).
Over the same period, the number of private businesses and production establishments totalled nearly 5.2 million, an increase of 5.7% from 2016.
Women should be given equal employment opportunities in Indonesia, said Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah.
Employers in Singapore have also been urged to clearly communicate their expectations upfront and manage appraisals fairly based on work outcomes.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam has said that the government is preparing another round of subsidies for businesses impacted by the Omicron outbreaks.
The increase of maternity leave from three to six months is in line with the government’s policy of encouraging breastfeeding among mothers.
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The package will help businesses and workers hit by the pandemic, revive an economy impacted by strict lockdowns, and increase infrastructure spending.
A public outreach programme provides a more controlled and easier way for workers to receive their booster shots.
Companies which are making profits are encouraged to increase workers’ salaries during the upcoming wage negotiations.
These include what to do when staff test positive, how to perform risk assessment and inspections, and procedures for monitoring and evaluation.
Panasonic Corp has joined a small, but growing, number of Japanese companies to offer staff a four-day workweek to encourage better work-life balance.
The country believes that the approach to workplace flexibility should be inclusive, as remote working is not practical for all types of workers.
The number of unemployed persons fell below 700,000 in November, its lowest level since April 2020, according to the Department of Statistics.
Over the period, 31 million jobs were created in sectors such as manufacturing and education, an increase from 30.8 million in the preceding quarter.
The ratio of eligible male workers who took childcare leave in fiscal 2020 exceeded 30% in 42 of the country’s 100 leading companies.
These include asking employees to return to the workplace when they can work from home, and not implementing sufficient safe distancing measures.
Most businesses are not ready to increase the minimum wage as they still have not recovered from the economic impact of the pandemic.
The government is focusing on sector development, identifying skills that are in demand and needed by industries as they adapt to pandemic-driven changes.
The appointment signals the next stage of growth for Cornerstone following the closing of Clearlake’s US$5.2 billion acquisition.
The overall unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in November from 2.6% the month before, statistics from the Manpower Ministry show.
Japan’s major business organisations want companies to spur economic growth, and to view the pandemic as a business opportunity.
The government is planning to grant 40 trillion won (US$33.2 billion) of fresh funds to small firms and the self-employed before the Lunar New Year.
Government agencies also urged companies to provide sufficient assistance for individuals who are undergoing quarantine and isolation.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has reiterated his call to business groups and unions to "boldly reverse" a downtrend in workers' wages.
The government will also be increasing deductions for research and development expenses under businesses’ income tax filings.
A slimmer stimulus package of 347 trillion dong (US$15.2 billion) is being considered to lift the pandemic-hit economy.
A fast-track visa system for foreigners with a master or PhD degree in science and IT will guarantee legal status during their job search period.
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the central government is allowing half of its employees below the rank of under secretary to work from home.