Thailand amends law for longer paid maternity leave
The Social Security Office has been asked to propose a legal amendment that ensures women entitled to 98 days maternity leave are paid in full.
Taiwan lawmakers seek stronger legal protection for working moms
Faced with barriers of entry, women who want a return to work after giving birth often took a long time before they secured a new job.
More people find employment in Ho Chi Minh City
In the first two months of this year, nearly 55,000 people in Ho Chi Minh City found jobs, including 28,000 in February.
New Zealand’s employment grew in last quarter of 2021
This represented a third consecutive quarter of growth, where administration and construction were the largest drivers of job growth.
L&D playing key role in re-defining talent management strategies
L&D is proving to be a key tool for organisations to attract and retain the best talent in a world of digital transformation.
Minimum wage hike considered in the Philippines
Labour secretary Silvestre Bello III has ordered a nation-wide review of minimum wage as oil prices continue to spike globally.
Singapore to penalise firms calling for MCs from COVID-19 positive workers
Workers who are unwell and not able to work after testing positive for COVID-19 should not be required to produce an MC, said the Ministry of Manpower.
Unemployment continues to fall in Malaysia
The number of unemployed people fell from 687,600 persons in December 2021 to 680,400 in January this year, representing a 1.1% decrease.
Australia identifies digital and tech as key skills in next four years
Four of the top 10 skills come from the skills family of ‘computers and electronics’, highlighted the National Skills Commission.
Transforming work with organisational alignment
Nippon Sanso’s Pauline Loo highlights the importance of strategic workforce planning in gaining organisational alignment.
Flexible work favoured by Singapore companies
Flexible work arrangements will continue to be implemented by companies despite the relaxing of pandemic measures, the government has reported.
Better childcare benefits and maternity leave create more jobs
Currently, some three in 10 women of reproductive age, or 649 million women do not have access to adequate maternity protection, says the ILO.
Cambodia’s women entrepreneurs contribute significantly to economy
The number of women entrepreneurs in the kingdom has steadily increased over the years and currently 60% of enterprises are owned by women.
Wages in Japan rises in January for first time in five months
Inflation-adjusted real wages, a gauge of households’ purchasing power, increased 0.4% year-on-year in the month.
Creating workplace competency by developing key skills
A recent Singapore Institute of Technology workshop highlights what constitutes workplace competence and how critical core skills can be developed.
Propelling growth through a people-centric approach to training
Singapore’s FairPrice Group’s priority is to invest in employees, and help them to reach their full potential through various learning approaches.
Great Resignation unlikely to happen in Malaysia
Uncertainty over the pandemic’s effects on the economy and the high unemployment rate are likely to keep employees in their current jobs.
Singapore seeks to improve lower-wage workers’ well-being
New tripartite standards will address areas such as training and career development, the provision of rest areas, and care for workers’ mental well-being.
Pandemic forces more Indonesian workers into low-paying service jobs
As factories lay off workers due to the pandemic-induced economic downturn, more Indonesians are getting into service sector jobs.
Civic groups in Taiwan ask for paid family care leave for workers
Presently, only civil servants are entitled to paid leave when they take off days to care for their families, and not private sector workers.
Creating a diversified, equitable, and inclusive workplace
A successful DE&I strategy can help organisations drive business outcomes and advance workplace gender equality.
Malaysia sets up centres to support employment
The Human Resource Ministry will set up a one-stop employment centre in each state in stages, said its minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Singapore mulls mandatory CPF contributions for gig workers
The Advisory Committee on Platform Workers is also considering forming a union for such workers to represent their concerns in the event of disputes.
China continues to prioritise stability of its labour market
The central government aims to create more than 11 million new jobs in urban areas this year and to keep the unemployment rate in urban areas under 5.5%.
How L&D can help unlock uncommon leadership
Ruchira Chaudhary, TrueNorth Consulting’s founder, explains why it is time for organisations to embed and align coaching in their L&D strategy.
Workers can ramp up capabilities by keeping active at the workplace
This includes solutions such as using standing desks and installing a shower room in the workplace, a research report recommends.
India’s central government staff may see hike in salaries
Under the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations, a raise in the Dearness Allowance (DA) is expected for employees by the end of this month.
Small businesses in Singapore aim to stamp out workplace gender bias
This is in collaboration with NTUC, who will provide guidance on how SMEs can improve gender equality and anti-harassment policies .
Malaysia sees recovery in labour market and jobs creation
In January, 42,166 people found employment while 1,200 new jobs were created as the country targets to create 600,000 jobs this year.
South Korea extends financial relief to firms
The payment of employment insurance fees and electricity and gas bills for April and June will be postponed for three more months.