Jetstar Asia to cut a quarter of its workforce as part of recovery plan
The job cuts, affecting a mainly Singapore-based workforce, will come from across all parts of the business.
7 in 10 workers in Malaysia, Thailand uncomfortable returning to workplace
Employees said they will only be comfortable going back to their offices if a treatment or vaccine is found, according to a survey.
Ride-hailing firm Gojek lays off 430 staff
This comes three months after cutting 25% of its senior management pay and all budgeted salary increases for the year.
Indonesia warns of spike in unemployment rate
The Indonesian government also predicted 4 million to 5.5 million people will lose their jobs this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 likely to wipe out growth across Asia-Pacific in 2020
Developing countries in Asia-Pacific will combine for a meagre 0.1% growth this year, said the Asian Development Bank in a new report.
Amazon deploys visual social distancing aid for workers
The e-commerce giant will also be making the technology open source to help other businesses ensure social distancing for their employees.
COVID-19 pushes businesses to change IT priorities
Businesses in South-east Asia, Australia and Newland are prioritising improving ICT and security resilience for business continuity plans.
AIA Singapore employees get $1000 work-from-home assistance scheme
The payment will enable them to get the equipment they need to enhance their home office setup and cushion any financial impact from the pandemic.
Over half of millennials in Malaysia plan to quit jobs to start businesses
Their top reason for doing so is that being an entrepreneur would give them more opportunities, according to a Randstad survey.
360 employees let go in Grab layoff
In a blog post, Anthony Tan, Grab’s CEO and co-founder, said this will be the last round of layoff across the organisation this year.
Singapore to enter Phase 2 of reopening, WFH still default option
Singapore will enter Phase 2 of its reopening on June 19, although employers should continue to allow workers to work from home.
Thai Airways employees’ jobs safe for now
Despite filing for bankruptcy with outstanding debts of 200 billion baht, Thailand’s national carrier said there will be no layoffs for now.
How HR and HP became strategic business partners
EXCLUSIVE: Much of HP’s digital transformation and growth is down to the strategic partnership its HR has with the management.
Singapore to create 100,000 jobs in 2021
That will be three times the annual usual number of jobs created as the government looks to help Singaporeans cope with the pandemic.
HRM Asia Special: How are companies returning to the workplace?
We spoke exclusively to companies in the region to find out how they are ensuring a safe return to the workplace for their employees.
6 in 10 Singaporeans uncomfortable returning to workplace
Even as businesses and workplaces reopen, 59% of employees in Singapore said they are not comfortable with returning to their offices.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards: Nominations now open!
Organisations and businesses are welcome to nominate themselves and anyone else worthy of this ultimate prize of dedicated HR service provider.
Jakarta partly reopens after two-month lockdown
Workplaces, places of worship and grocery stores are allowed to open with strict health guidelines such as having to operate at 50% capacity.
Employers face penalties if they disguise retrenchments
Companies in Singapore face getting their work pass privileges and Jobs Support Scheme wage subsidies revoked for not paying retrenchment benefits.
Injured while working at home? You should be compensated
Even as many employees in Singapore continue to work from home, they should be compensated for any work injuries at home.
Gojek receives investment boost from Facebook and PayPal
Investment will help grow South-east Asia’s digital economy and accelerate digital payments adoptions among small businesses.
MOM shuts 3 workplaces for asking staff back to office
14 employers in Singapore were also handed composition fines for not implementing adequate safe management measures.
COVID-19: A catalyst for a Redesign of Work
A new research by ADP reveals that workplace trends that were five years in the making, have arrived ahead of time.
1 in 5 Malaysians out of job due to COVID-19
A JobStreet survey also revealed that 35% have suffered a pay cut of more than 30% during the ‘Movement Control Order’ period.
9 in 10 employees face some level of anxiety from COVID-19
The latest survey also showed that employees are pleased with the way their leaders have stepped up to support them during the pandemic.
Bridging the existing data literacy gap in Southeast Asia
EXCLUSIVE: We spoke to Samir Bedi, Partner, People Advisory Services, EY, on what it takes to build a data-literate workforce.
Nearly half of Singaporeans, PRs’ income affected by COVID-19
47% of Singaporeans and PRs have experienced a dip in income such as wage cuts, forced to take no-pay leave or a reduction in commission earnings.
More than 1 in 6 young people jobless due to COVID-19
Among those who have remained in employment, working hours have fallen by nearly a quarter, according to the latest ILO report.
SHRI and BIPO launch one-stop HR service for Chinese firms
The China Desk service provides Chinese companies expanding into Singapore with a one-stop solution that caters to their business needs.
MOM: Employees should continue WFH after circuit breaker
Employees in Singapore should go to the office only when there is no alternative and checks will be conducted to make sure companies comply.