Employers should have option of retaining retirees in the Philippines
The hiring and retaining of workers past retirement age should not be mandated and instead be left to the discretion of employers.
More young South Koreans take up flexible jobs
They like the flexibility to choose their working hours and enjoy the freedom from corporate culture and relationships.
Chinese city facilitates return to work for moms
The Zhongshan city government in Guangdong province has introduced a series of incentives to support “working moms” reentering the workforce.
Indonesia backs tech adoption by MSMEs
Digital transformation is critical for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia to improve efficiency and business development.
Malaysia urged to delay implementing reduced working hours
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to postpone the reduction in weekly working hours.
Lawmaker pushes for unemployment insurance in the Philippines
A new bill seeks to protect workers who have been laid off by providing assistance during periods of unemployment.
India plans to ease WFH rules for special economic zones
This is to sort out differences in opinions of remote work between developers and IT companies in special economic zones (SEZs).
Australia union urges focus on wage growth and full employment
The Australia Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for an economic restructure that bring benefits to Australians rather than firms.
Thai employers’ body disagrees with minimum wage hike
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is objecting to the Labour Ministry’s plan to enforce a new minimum wage hike on October 1.
Employment in Malaysia rises in 2Q2022
The highest number of jobs was created in the services industry, recording 52.5% or 15,400 jobs, followed by manufacturing and construction.
Firms in Singapore risk losing talent over mental health and fatigue
Only about 66% of employers in the city-state are actively taking steps to address mental health challenges.
Malaysia to introduce shorter working hours
Working hours in the country will be reduced to 45 hours from the current 48, according to amendments to the Employment Act.
Employees in Japan allowed to take on secondary employment
A survey among 100 leading corporations found that 81 of them have no issue with staff taking up a second job to boost income.
Asia Pacific predicted to lose 63 million jobs to automation by 2040
Despite the loss, Forrester expects the green economy to help make up for some losses as more countries commit to carbon neutrality.
Workplace portal for mothers created in Australia
Supporting young families in mind, the online portal for workplaces provides resources and information about pregnancy and mothers returning to work.
Majority of young workers in India look to upskill
Courses in finance, data science, analytics, technology and management are the top five programmes with the highest level of enrolment.
Malaysian companies explore alternative employee benefits
To retain talent and boost productivity, companies are offering employee stock option plans (ESOPs) to their employees.
Indonesia provides support for creation of startups
A new programme aims to ensure startups have strong financial fundamentals, legal aspects, and intellectual property.
Employers in India support hybrid work arrangements
Nearly 53% of employers prefer hybrid work arrangements for their employees, though the degree of adoption varies from company to company.
Malaysia channels RM21 billion to wage subsidy programme
The government has also helped place workers in jobs and reserved a quota of 1% of job placements for young people with disabilities.
Employees in the Philippines can choose to extend working life
A new bill has been filed to repeal the compulsory retirement age of 65 years to allow employees to continue working if they want and are able to.
Japan pushes for higher take-up of paternity leave
While a record number of men took paternity leave in Japan last year, the figure still falls short of the government’s goal of reaching 30% by 2025.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022: Nominations now open!
Asia’s biggest awards for HR and HR technology solutions providers is making an eagerly anticipated in-person return this year.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 4
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 is presenting Asia’s largest virtual HR technology marketplace, featuring some of the biggest tech brands.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 3
The ASEAN Future of Work conference headlines Day 3 of HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 as attention turns to shaping the future of work in ASEAN.
Addressing employee needs critical for sustained organisational growth
Moving to the virtual platform, HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 highlights why an organisation’s people are key to long-term success.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 2
From May 11-13, HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 will be presented virtually, offering a lineup of global and regional HR leaders.
Asia’s HR community rethinks workforce and workplace strategies
The in-person HR Tech Festival Live saw Asia’s HR community come together to discuss the role of HR in today’s world of work.
HR Fest Awards 2022 crowns the best of HR in Asia
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2022 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Live.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 1
Kicking off HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 is HR Tech Festival Live, the first in-person HR event to be held in Singapore.