Indonesia expects to create 20 to 45 million jobs through digitalisation
Improving the skills of Indonesian workers will also be a priority, said National Development Planning Minister Suharso Monoarfa.
How companies can successfully manage risk in Asia
A new report by Aon provides insights into issues such as human capital risk and employee financial wellbeing.
Malaysia introduces new scheme to increase employment
The RM40 billion (US$9.6 billion) SemarakNiaga Keluarga Malaysia programme is designed to create jobs and help businesses recover.
Australian federal public service urged to extend parental leave entitlements
Employees who experience miscarriage or still birth should also be provided with paid leave, said the Community and Public Sector Union.
South Korean companies call for business tax incentives
CEOs have urged the next government to increase tax revenue by strengthening the economy instead of hiking taxes on businesses.
New Zealand rolls out COVID-19 support to businesses
To qualify for the handout, businesses must show a 40% drop in revenue over seven consecutive days during the six weeks prior to February 15.
Singapore provides reskilling opportunities for older workers
Most of the people who have difficulty obtaining jobs are typically in their 50s and 60s and have educational qualifications below a diploma.
Malaysia studies move to increase minimum wage
Despite the rollout of government work support initiatives, employers have been reluctant to offer decent salaries to potential workers.
Australia saw jobs availability increase in January
The number of available jobs rose by 12,900 in January, an increase of 0.1% from December, according to Statistics Australia.
Japan to focus on flexible working in upcoming labour talks
The Japanese Trade Union Confederation wants businesses to define workplace rules related to the eligibility for remote work.
S$500 million support package for Singapore’s struggling sectors
Singapore’s 2022 budget will include a S$500 million (US$372 million) support package to help workers and businesses “still struggling” to recover.
Malaysia urges firms to return to WFH arrangements
The health ministry noted that the current infectious rate of COVID-19 in the country is higher, and most likely caused by the Omicron variant.
New Zealand urges businesses to let employees work from home
As Omicron cases increase, the country’s biggest businesses and government departments have been encouraged to let their staff work from home.
Over two thirds of firms in Japan have no plans to raise base wages this year
Instead, pay increases are more likely to come in the form of one-time bonuses, which may not lead to increased household spending
DOLE urged to probe red-tagging and harassment in the Philippines
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has urged the Philippine government to better address trade union rights violations in the country.
Singapore managed to avoid higher unemployment in 2021
Government support ensured the unemployment rate hit 3.5% instead of 7.5% in 2021, said the country’s finance ministry.
Indonesia’s Old Age Insurance Programme reverts to original role
With the launch of the Job Loss Guarantee Programme (JKP), the Old Age Insurance Programme (JHT) will revert to protecting elderly workers.
Australia’s online job vacancies reach 13-year high
The majority of recruitment remains concentrated in capital cities, with the highest number of job ads in Sydney and Melbourne.
South Korea sees highest jobs increase in almost 22 years
The number of people employed saw its sharpest spike in nearly 22 years in January month-on-month and was partly attributable to government spending.
Minimum wage hike will only benefit foreign workers in Malaysia
Foreign workers would send back the surplus of their salaries to their home countries, instead of spending their earnings in Malaysia, says employers group.
Cambodia provides financial support to SMEs and the agriculture sector
A US$100 million special emergency loan scheme will help SMEs and the agriculture and agro-industry sectors get through the pandemic.
Fresh grads in Singapore offered higher pay for full-time jobs
84% of fresh graduates were employed in full-time jobs within six months of completing their exams, an increase from 69.8% in 2020 and 81.7% in 2019.
Transforming work culture to empower and engage employees
Ramada and Day Hotels by Wyndham Singapore is one organisation that has benefitted from IHRP’s Digital Transformation Playbook.
Malaysia prepares to launch job creation initiative
The Jamin Kerja Keluarga Malaysia initiative will create 600,000 jobs with a budget of RM4.8 billion (US$1.14 billion).
Singapore reviews fair employment practices
Incentives that are based on employees’ use of sick leave will be deemed as “unfair practice”, says the Manpower Minister.
China offers support to 10.76 million graduates entering workforce
China is offering special help to young entrepreneurs and providing a range of incentives to encourage small companies to employ fresh graduates.
New Zealand rolls out plans to ease IT skills shortage
The country aims to nurture local talent, instead of relying heavily on skilled foreign workers in the industry.
Employment opportunities increase in Malaysia
The number of jobs in the country reached 8.53 million jobs in the fourth quarter of 2021, the highest number recorded during the pandemic period.
Regional Australia facing shortage of workers
Workers employed in regional Australia last December was just 1% more than in December 2020, while job ads ballooned by 36%.
Minimum wage raise under consideration in Hong Kong
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong has said the minimum wage, frozen at HK$37.50 (US$4.8) since 2019, may be raised this year.