Wage gap between regular and non-regular workers grows in South Korea
In the past 10 years, the wage gap between regular and non-regular workers has increased by 490,000 won (US$438), up 47.6%.
Employers in Malaysia failed to meet standard housing requirements
Offences include uncertified accommodation, non-compliance with local authority laws and not providing rest and dining areas to employees.
Labour union in Japan calls for raise in minimum wage of essential workers
A labour union, representing low-paid essential workers across different sectors in Japan, has urged for minimum wages to be raised.
Malaysia boosts social enterprise growth
Through a new initiative, the government aims to provide a level playing field for social impact firms by supporting their job creation and innovation efforts.
70,700 new jobs created in Australia this March
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed that 70,700 net new jobs were created in March, double the expected 35,000.
New Zealand sees employment numbers grow
Job vacancies have also increased across all industries, with the highest growth in healthcare, manufacturing, construction and hospitality.
Taiwan employees get highest-ever year-end bonus
Despite the economic fallout from the pandemic, employees received the highest-ever average year-end bonus of NT$70,513 (US$2,478) last year.
South Korean workers need to learn how to work with machines
South Korea’s labour minister urged employees to be more adaptable to work in a fast-changing and high-tech environment.
Australia gives cash incentive for unemployed to relocate for work
To incentivise job seekers to move to new locations for work, the government is giving them an upfront cash payment of A$2,000 (US$1,539).
Most employers in Singapore looked beyond qualifications when hiring
71.5% of employers highlighted that relevant work experience and skills matter more as this allows the candidate to perform the job almost immediately.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 brings organisations into the future of work
At HR Tech Connect 2021, HR visionaries and experts like Anita Lettink and Josh Bersin will address the key priorities facing HR leaders in 2021.
Thailand provides free COVID-19 tests under social security scheme
The Ministry of Labour will provide free COVID-19 tests to members of the social security scheme, in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Bangkok.
Hong Kong to relax social distancing measures for vaccinated groups
The government also plans to provide F&B businesses an additional tranche of subsidies under the Anti-Epidemic Fund.
Australian job ads post highest number in 12 years
The number of job openings in March reached 238,700, rising for 11 straight months, according to the National Skills Commission.
South Korean government urged to enact nationwide sickness programme
Labour activists are calling for more to be done for workers who experience adverse symptoms after receiving their COVID-19 vaccination shots.
More women take up key leadership positions in Singapore
More women were appointed to the boards of statutory boards, companies and Institutions of Public Character (IPCs) in 2020.
Hong Kong’s tourism workers will be offered 2,000 vaccination-related jobs
This is part of Hong Kong’s Job Creation Scheme, which aims to create 30,000 temporary jobs in the public and private sectors over the next two years.
Indonesia union group urges for full payment for Eid allowances
Confederation of Indonesian Workers Unions (KSPI) president Said Iqbal has called for companies to make mandatory full payment for Eid allowances.
Malaysia’s HR Development Fund aims to provide 50,000 job placements
It aims to work with employers, employers’ associations and career strategic partners nationwide to achieve its job target.
Malaysia approves COVID-19 vaccination leave
Human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has given the green light allowing employers to give their staff leave for getting vaccinated.
Singapore’s career attachment programmes benefits jobseekers
Among the 9,500 trainees placed across 2,500 firms, four in five are recent graduates, while the remaining are mid-career jobseekers.
South Korea sees increase in non-regular female workers in their 20s
The number of women in their 20s who held non-regular jobs rose the fastest, growing by 5.5 percentage points.
Philippines disbursed US$215.9 million in maternity benefits in 2020
The level of disbursement was almost double the average annual release of US$126.79 million, before the maternity leave law was expanded in 2019.
35% of 2020 job openings in Singapore were for remote work
MOM has reported that 35% of job vacancies last year could be done remotely, adding that these openings were largely for PMET roles.
Cambodia’s public servants risk losing jobs if they refuse vaccinations
While many civil servants and armed forces personnel had come forward for their jabs, there are some who do not want to receive inoculations.
Taiwan urges for laws to grant unpaid leave days for vaccination
The MOL has asked the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) to enact new laws allowing employees to take unpaid leave for vaccination.
Unemployment in Malaysia dropped slightly to 4.8% in February
The sectors of wholesale and retail trade, education, and human health and social work saw a continuous increase in employment.
Malaysia mulls giving a day off for employees to get jab
The Human Resources Ministry and the Ministry of Health are deliberating whether employees should be given an off-day to get their COVID-19 inoculations.
Beijing colour codes city buildings to show worker vaccination levels
The move taps on a system the government introduced last year that requires people to show a green code before they can enter most public venues.
Thailand approves 3rd stimulus package worth US$60.5 billion
The cabinet has approved its third stimulus package of 1.9 trillion baht (US$60.5 billion) to help workers and businesses get through the pandemic.