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.
Workplace harassment continues to impact employees in Australia
Employers must do more to eradicate workplace harassment in their organisations, said the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Keep your best talent by building an inclusive culture
Underperformance on DEI could have an adverse impact on organisations when it comes to recruitment and retention.
Employment in Singapore rose for second consecutive year
While real median income increased from 2021, growth was tempered by the continuing impact of high inflation.
Digital platform provides growth opportunities for Indonesia’s MSMEs
The government is aiming to bring at least 30 million MSMEs onboard the digital ecosystem by 2024 and to nurture more digital talents.
Most Australians want a four-day workweek
Employees in the country are convinced about the benefits of a shortened workweek and employers are ready to oblige.
Earning power peaks at age 42 in South Korea
On average, employees in South Korea start to earn more than they spend at age 27, before this turns into a deficit at age 61.
Eliminating discrimination against female employees in the Philippines
A new bill strengthens the anti-discrimination provisions under the Labour Code of the Philippines to safeguard female employees.
Tight jobs market in Japan keeps upward pressure on wages
The government is also continuing to introduce measures to encourage employers to increase wages for their employees.
Australia set to pass bill supporting multi-employer bargaining
When introduced, the new legislation will allow employees from across different workplaces to collectively negotiate pay rises.