The RM1.5 billion programme was introduced to help workers who have been displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic find jobs.
The job creation Bill will make it more attractive for foreign companies to create jobs in the country which has seen record unemployment rate.
Manpower Minister Josephine Teo revealed that about seven in 10 of the jobs committed so far are PMET roles.
Thailand will permit entry for four groups of foreign nationals subject to stringent requirements and quarantine.
The companies, which comprise of both large and small firms, are found to have “exceptionally high share of PMETs compared with their industry peers".
Indonesia, which has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia, is reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uber employees can choose to continue working from home through June 2021, even if offices open before then.
As we enter into a new era of work, leadership will have to evolve and adapt to an increasingly agile and mobile workforce.
The London-based bank, which makes 90% of its profits in Asia, saw its profits for the first half of the year plunge 65%.
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The Philippines is looking to revive its economy and job market with the launch of over 69,000 jobs across the country.
The company will also be offering a COVID-19 special early retirement scheme to all ground staff and pilots.
While hourly wages will offer more flexibility in hiring, there are concerns among employers and activists.
NTUC, together with three unions, has reached an amicable agreement with a SIA Engineering-linked company on the retrenchment.
The company has reportedly laid off 144 workers over three days without providing prior notice or proper reason.
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The Malaysian government has taken steps to help displaced workers find employment by introducing a hiring incentive and training assistance programme.
Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo also expressed her commitment to ensuring essential workers get “fair opportunities” to progress.
As cyberattacks become more prevalent, sophisticated, and large-scale, there has never been a greater demand for ethical hackers.
A slew of world’s leading HR thought-leaders will be delving into a new era of HR and the workplace at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
The work-from-home insurance policy will cover risks ranging from mental health issues to even tripping over toys.
Subsidies will be reduced under the extended program, which is expected to help about 1 million workers and last till 2021.
The company has launched a new Asia-Pacific revenue team and appointed Charles Ferguson as General Manager for the region.
APAC employers are taking a more cautious approach to returning to the workplace as compared to global companies.
140,000 employers will be receiving the payout which will add up to a total of S$15 billion disbursed since the first round of support packages.
From January to May 2020, more than one-quarter of businesses have closed down because of COVID-19, according to a new report.
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A surge of employment after the reopening of Australia's economy was not enough to offset the increase in the number of jobseekers.
The integrated resort operator said the vast majority of local staff have been retained while all affected workers will get a “fair compensation”.
The Philippines is set to have the highest unemployment rate in Southeast Asia this year, according to the latest report.
