Employers in the Philippines reminded to pay 13th-month wages
Failure to do so by December 24 may result in legal consequences, warned the Philippines’ Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE).
Citigroup allows employees to work remotely for final two weeks of 2022
To benefit from this move, employees must already be working remote for a few days a week and must stay in their country of employment.
Malaysia to provide more guidelines on implementation of flexible work
The Malaysia government is collecting feedback from related agencies on the revised act that promotes flexible working hours.
New initiative empowers Singapore firms to develop future leaders
The Singapore Global Executive Programme (SGEP) is designed to nurture a new generation of local organisations and talent.
Tech roles a top career choice for Gen Z graduates in India
Employers who provide the right value proposition to Gen Z employees are more likely to be able to retain them in their first job for more than two years.
More support needed to allow more women to join Malaysia’s workforce
For women to return to work, a care infrastructure needs to be in place to allow them to keep up their commitments at home.
Employees in Melbourne commute less frequently to city for work
Most employees still work two days a week or more from home, the Melbourne CBD Return to Office Survey for December found.
Agniwesh Thakur moves from Accenture to Deloitte India
His expertise in digital human capital management will help Deloitte’s clients achieve their digital HR transformation goals.
Growth of Singapore’s employment market expected to slow down
While employment continued to grow in Q3’2022, the Ministry of Manpower expects this momentum to be stunted in the months ahead.
Indonesia’s salary hike in 2023 expected to exceed APAC average
Bonus payouts will be higher in Indonesia this year, and salary increases will follow in 2023, a Mercer report has predicted.
Vietnam mandates firms to issue year-end bonuses
Employers are also encouraged to roll out policies to encourage workers to return to work after the celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese New Year.
Australia plans to strengthen skills sector with A$402 million investment
The creation of Jobs and Skills Councils reinforces Australia’s commitment to tripartite leadership, uniting stakeholders to address workforce challenges.
Work-life balance not the top priority for younger employees in Singapore
Unlike their more experienced counterparts, younger employees will choose more income over having more free time.
Creating a fair and sustainable workforce in Asia Pacific
Employers and employees must work together to adapt to new ways of working in a rapidly changing and evolving economic environment.
Employers in Australia urged to close gender pay gap
The factors that weigh on unfair compensation include discrimination, bias in hiring, and having more men in senior management roles.
Remuneration package key to attracting talent in Hong Kong
Employees will only be tempted to leave for another employer in 2023 if they receive a substantial salary increase as the cost of living continues to raise.
Leaders in Malaysia urged to invest in upskilling workforce
10 million workers, or 60% of Malaysia’s workforce, will need to be retrained and upskilled over the next five years.
South-East Asia expected to see salary hike in 2023
Inflation and the need to address and retention issues are the main reasons why many organisations are preparing to raise employees’ salaries.
Why eradicating workplace harassment must be a priority
If left unchecked, workplace harassment can negatively impact employees’ mental health and hurt the bottom line of organisations.
Job seekers re-entering the workforce should consider modifying their CVs
Job applicants are more likely to receive a call back from an employer if their job histories specify years worked instead of employment dates.
SMEs rank survival and expansion as top challenges
Talent acquisition and retention is also one of the biggest challenges faced by SMEs around the world, reported the World Economic Forum.
Jezmynn Koh-Turner joins Fujitsu’s APAC leadership team
The marketing and communications leader is re-joining Fujitsu as Head of Marketing for Asia Pacific and will support Fujitsu’s growth in the region.
SMEs in South Korea more likely to hire temporary employees
Compared to large organisations, about four in 10 employees working for organisations with less than 300 staff are non-regular workers.
Looking ahead: What are the priorities for CHROs in 2023?
Organised by HRM Asia, CHRO Series Malaysia will address how CHROs can navigate their organisations through the challenges in a post-pandemic era.
Increase in remote work drives businesses to move out of Tokyo
In addition to achieving increased productivity, relocation also ensures business continuity in the event of a major disaster occurring in the city centre.
Employers in Hong Kong prioritising employee retention in 2023
Introducing hybrid work policies and increasing investment in the upskilling of employees are some of the key strategies to retain talent in the new year.
WFH policy in the Philippines spurs demand for office spaces
More businesses in the Philippines are expanding to provincial locations and establishing offices outside Metro Manila.
Wages prove that paper qualification matters in Singapore
The average starting salary of a university graduate is now almost twice that of an ITE graduate, and this gap persists over their lifetimes.
Gender equity for women in Australia requires more action
Health, meaningful employment, a decent income, and an adequate level of wealth are factors to enable individuals to participate and contribute to society.
UK rolls out new initiative for flexible work
In a new government initiative to make flexible working the default, employees in the UK will have more control over when, where, and how they work.