Labour groups in the Philippines petition for wage hike
Calls for a living wage in Metro Manila have intensified as labour groups demand the minimum wage to be increased to PHP1,140 (US$21.01).
Male employees in Japan encouraged to prioritise family over work
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has outlined potential measures to push for higher take-up of paternity leave among male employees in the country.
Burnout, work-life imbalance impact employee happiness in Hong Kong
Perceptions on pay, rather than income level, is also a significant factor impacting the job satisfaction of employees.
Australia addresses workforce skills and training needs
A bill has been passed to establish the permanent functions and governance arrangements for the newly established Jobs and Skills Australia agency.
Employees in Singapore value digital skills over green skills
Cultivating a sustainability culture and offering upskilling opportunities can encourage employees from all job roles to drive sustainability initiatives.
HR leaders in Indonesia prioritising talent and wellbeing
Despite a tight labour market, organisations in Indonesia are focused on improving the employee experience and redesigning talent processes in 2023.
Working women in India face hurdles in seeking marriage
Women in India who seek careers, particularly those in male-dominated professions, face more discrimination when looking for a marriage partner.
The paradigm shift to human development in ASEAN
The AHDO Human Development Summit will be held on May 11 during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 to discuss human development in ASEAN.
Employees in Japan in line for largest pay raise in three decades
Organisations in Japan have heeded calls from the government to raise wages to help employees manage rising living costs.
Public employees in South Korea have little appetite for team lunches
Younger public employees prefer to eat alone and are less receptive to communal lunch gatherings, while senior public employees seek solitude.
Singapore’s youth unemployment hits 24-year low in 2022
Singapore’s youth unemployment rate fell due to changes in job preferences and education priorities, according to the Ministry of Manpower.
Transforming mental healthcare and wellbeing across Asia
IHH Healthcare has invested in Intellect, with the firms co-developing and customising programmes to support total wellbeing across the region.
South Korea considers revision of flexible work plan to suit employees
Many employees have opposed the Ministry of Employment and Labour’s proposal to increase the weekly maximum work hours to 69 hours.
Employees in Taiwan earned more to kick off 2023
Average regular wage increased 2.3% year-on-year in January 2023, despite inflation raising the consumer price index.
Isao Sekiguchi to lead Nissan’s business transformation in ASEAN
In his new role, Sekiguchi will oversee Nissan’s business performance and brand development in South-East Asia.
Transformative shift: Women make up majority of Australia’s HR profession
The HR profession in Australia is also shifting towards an advisory role, with line managers assuming traditional HR responsibilities.
Building a diversified and inclusive workforce in Australia
Hiring persons with disabilities can positively impact workplace culture and bring financial benefits to organisations, says a government body in Australia.
Retaining young employees in Australia by prioritising mental health
Young employees want their employers to implement authentic and effective mental health initiatives as a condition to stay.
Taiwan encourages more women to consider part-time employment
Taiwan’s female labour force participation trails behind countries like Japan and South Korea, partly due to negative public perception of part-time jobs.
Employee groups reject South Korea’s 69-hour workweek proposal
Criticism and doubts have been raised over the feasibility of longer work hours and vacations in a proposal pushing for a new working hour system.
Stay at home if you are sick, Victoria state tells employees
The Sick Pay Guarantee scheme allows casual and contract employees to access up to 38 hours a year of sick and carer’s pay.
Online personal branding boosts employability for Gen Z
Personal branding strategies for Gen Z jobseekers include self-reflection, communication, and digital footprint management.
Australia considers nationwide four-day workweek trial
The four-day workweek is part of a raft of recommendations made by the Senate work and care committee to improve employees’ work-life balance.
Employees in New Zealand want more WFH opportunities
Aspirations for flexible work arrangements and a better quality of life are motivators for New Zealanders to choose to work from home.
Equality bill receives support in the Philippines
Government agencies have endorsed the Sogie equality bill, which includes provisions to protect against gender-based workplace discrimination.
Building a distributed workforce for organisational success
Jane Lee, Head of Asia-Pacific Sales at Remote, highlights the importance of building a global talent marketplace to attract and retain the best talent.
Singapore considers re-employment support for retrenched employees
The scheme aims to ensure that jobseekers find jobs that most accurately match their skillset and offer the best growth opportunities.
Paessler names new leaders to boost APAC and Americas growth
Paessler welcomes Tobias Jaenchen as Vice President Asia-Pacific and Americas, and Manuela Roth as Global Channel and Key Account Manager.
Japan’s real wages experiences biggest drop in almost a decade
Despite the government’s efforts to push for higher pay, real wages for employees has continued to fall because of inflation.
#IWD2023: Embracing equity and equality as cultural cornerstones
Patsy Ng, Vice President for Human Resources – Asia-Pacific at Hilton, discusses her strategies on cultivating a culture of equity.