MOM: Companies face stop-work order for not allowing telecommuting
The Ministry of Manpower plans to have more than 100 officers check on companies who have not implemented flexible work arrangements.
COVID-19: What measures are employers taking?
EXCLUSIVE: HRM Asia finds out what are some of the measures and technologies companies have implemented during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Singtel directors to take 10% fee cut “in show of solidarity”
The latest measure comes after announcing a wage freeze across the company, except for operational and support staff, earlier this month.
COVID-19 to inflict heavy economic cost on East Asia and the Pacific
Almost 35 million people would remain mired in poverty as COVID-19 forces an economic meltdown across East Asia and the Pacific, warned the World Bank in an economic update.
Employers urged to take long-term view of manpower needs
Pay cuts and retrenchment should not be Singapore companies’ first course of action in dealing with COVID-19, said the National Wages Council.
34 firms issued stop-work orders for flouting safe distancing measures
A four-day long operation which conducted random checks on more than 100 companies resulted in 34 firms being issued stop-work orders.
Organisations more cautious in making business decisions
New pulse survey from Aon examines the workplace, HR and compensation policies being put in place by companies in Asia-Pacific as they look to keep employees safe and adjust to an increasingly volatile market.
Malaysia announces RM250 billion stimulus package
The stimulus package will help cushion the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak for workers, businesses and the health industry.
Airport industry in Asia-Pacific needs urgent government aid
Swift relief measures are needed to safeguard airport jobs and connectivity as the airport industry continues to flounder, urged the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific.
Singapore reveals S$48 billion package to support workforce
More than one-third of the Resilience Budget will be dedicated to saving jobs and supporting workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Gojek donates 25% of senior management pay to drivers
The Indonesian hide hailing firm will also cut all budgeted salary increases for the year with the consent of its full-time employees.
Starbucks employees continue to get paid during COVID-19 outbreak
From March 20, the global coffeehouse chain will continue to pay workers for 30 days, regardless if they report for work or not.
ADP iHCM2 expands APAC presence with Hong Kong launch
The Human Capital Management (HCM) cloud system will expand its presence in Asia Pacific which includes China, Singapore and Philippines.
Hyland leverages Amazon Web Services to offer cloud solutions in Japan
By working with Amazon Web Services, Hyland offers an in-region option to support its growing cloud business and strategic operations in Japan.
5 reasons to prioritise employee experience during hard times
While many companies are focused on their businesses during these tough times, they should not forget about engaging their employees.
COVID-19 puts 25 million jobs at risk
International Labour Organisation paints bleak picture of major labour market and economic crisis emerging from COVID-19.
SIA makes 96% capacity cuts as COVID-19 disrupts global travel
Singapore’s flag carrier will ground 138 SIA and SilkAir aircraft, out of a total fleet of 147, as border controls continue to be tightened around the world.
60% of Singapore workers seek new employment during working hours
Respondents to Randstad survey admitted to searching for new jobs or speaking with recruiters while at work.
EngageRocket raises $3 million investment
With the cash injection, the Singapore-based HR tech startup looks to improve people analytics capability across Southeast Asia.
SAP SuccessFactors appoints Jill Popelka as new President
Popelka will be responsible for strategising customer success and business health for SAP’s largest cloud line business.
Cost of living continues to soar in Asia
The Economist Intelligence Unit has identified Singapore, Hong Kong and Osaka as the most expensive cities in the world to live in.
Brewing up a digital and people-first culture at APB Singapore
EXCLUSIVE: Amidst the digital transformation at the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Singapore, one thing remains at the heart of the company – its people.
COVID-19 could cut 30 million tourism jobs in Asia
Asia is expected to be the worst affected, with 30 million jobs at risk of being lost.
Unemployment rate hits 9-year high in Hong Kong
Increasing for the fifth straight month, Hong Kong’s unemployment rate hits 3.7% in February, the highest since January 2011.
COVID-19: MOM issues advisory on employees’ travel
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the MOM has issued an advisory for employers on handling employees’ travel movements.
Malaysia goes into temporary lockdown
From March 18 to March 31, travel to and from Malaysia will be prohibited, while all non-essential businesses and services will be shuttered.
Are Singapore workers ready for technological disruptions?
PayPal report finds that while Singapore workers are well-equipped to deal with technological disruptions, financial preparedness is still lacking.
Most Singapore employees are not confident in their data literacy skills
A staggering 84% of employees in Singapore are not confident in their data literacy skills which is costing S$5.1 billion in productivity annually.
How do employers manage a multi-generation workforce?
With four generations of workers with different skills, perspectives and expectations, how can employers manage and engage them?
Singapore employers required to report salary cuts
Employers are now required to notify the Ministry of Manpower of any cost-saving measures that affect employees’ salaries from March 12.