Employers in Singapore called on to hike wages amid inflation
Wage guidelines for lower-wage workers have been set between 5.5% and 7.5% with the goal of narrowing the pay gap.
Wage hike dampened by rising inflation in Taiwan
The inflation-adjusted remuneration of employees in Taiwan fell in September, despite an increase in salaries over the same period of the previous year.
Vietnam set to hike wages starting July 2023
Besides raising the minimum wage in July, pensions and social insurance benefits for retirees will also increase by 12.5% in January 2023.
Labour shortage impacts more than half of companies in Japan
The ageing population, coupled with the recovery of the economy, has caused more than half of 11,000 firms in Japan to experience a labour crunch.
New Zealand places 20,000 people into jobs through national programme
As the country embarks on its economic recovery, the Flexi-Wage programme has helped address skills gaps and meet workforce shortages.
Digital transformation to impact Vietnam’s employment structure
Adapting business models to a digitally transformed society is imperative for organisations, especially in the employment and labour sectors.
Job security outweighs salary for employees in Singapore
Employees in Singapore prioritise stability and job security over salary, while good leadership is key to retain talent and maintaining employee wellbeing.
Employees in Malaysia can expect to earn more in 2023
Malaysia is also predicted to post a higher than average median salary increment across Asia-Pacific in 2023.
Twitter reverses work-from-anywhere arrangement
Having previously advocated permanent remote work, Twitter is now requiring employees to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the office.
Employees seek more flexibility in work and careers
While compensation is still important for employees, work flexibility and career development opportunities are increasingly being prioritised.
Leadership key to enabling workers’ wellbeing through flexible work
Once enacted, flexible work policies and practices require appropriate planning and investment to enable their benefits to be realised.
Malaysia to set up national mental health care centre
One of the key objectives of the centre is to help manage and address the mental health issues employees in the country are facing.
Minimum wage could be raised again in the Philippines
Wage adjustments are typically made once a year, but wage boards are considering another hike after its recent wage adjustment amid soaring prices.
Japan seeks more diversity in employment opportunities
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) is looking to end the negative image of mid-career hires by rephrasing commonly used employment terms.
Business in South Korea told to address workplace gender equality
South Korea has the smallest share of parents who go on leave for their children among developed nations, even as the country’s workforce continues to shrink.
Employees in India favour hybrid work model
Employees believe that a hybrid work model helps improves their productivity and gives them much-needed work-life balance.
10-day service incentive leave to be implemented in the Philippines
This will not apply to employees who are already enjoying such benefits and those who are employed in organisations with fewer than 10 employees.
Experienced employees key part of workforce strategy in Hong Kong
About 44% of employers see an increased need to retain older employees in the workforce and expect this to be a key trend over the next five years.
A new workplace approach key for HR leaders to succeed in 2023
As HR leaders begin to define their strategies for 2023, those
in the Asia-Pacific region see manager effectiveness as a top priority for 2023.
Older employees more likely to neglect work-life balance
Compared to their younger counterparts, employees aged 50 and above are more likely to put in extra effort at work beyond regular hours.
South Korean lobby groups call for corporate tax to be reduced
A corporate tax reduction will improve cash flow that can then be directed to employment and investments, say the lobby groups.
Companies in Japan offer extra pay to help workers deal with inflation
Some companies are providing “inflation allowances” to help employees cope with rising consumer prices as labour officials call for more permanent support.
Childcare the largest barrier to female workforce participation in Australia
Employers can offer the flexibility to work part-time hours as a means to increase female workforce participation.
Wear mask at work, employees in the Philippines told
Although it is not mandatory to mask up at workplaces, employees have been encouraged to continue the practice.
More employment opportunities for workers with disabilities in Singapore
Interest in companies to hire workers with disabilities has risen by 30% since this August, driven largely by the service sectors.
Salary hike expected for employees in Thailand
A projected salary increase of 4.5% across all industries can be expected for the next two years as companies offer higher wages to attract talent.
Equipping workers with in-demand skills a priority for Singapore
This comes as the world is facing uncertainties, from geopolitical tensions to inflationary pressures, which affects the employment market.
Employees in Malaysia unwilling to take pay cut for remote work
Employers are also urged to set clearer policies on flexible work to develop more comprehensive workforce strategies.
Work from home could cost more for Australian workers
If approved and implemented, new tax rules will potentially see lower tax reductions for employees working from home.
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