The Philippines approves freelance workers protection bill
House Bill 615, also known as the Freelance Workers Protection Act, was unanimously adopted by the House labour and employment committee.
Australia moves to improve female workforce participation
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been urged to focus on paid parental leave and pension entitlements.
More Japanese continue to work after the age of 65
Japan has the largest proportion of residents aged 65 and up in its population, with 25.1% continuing to work.
Transformation of HR leadership in 2023 and beyond
HR leaders need to develop skills to lead business transformation and address the shift in workforce and skills scarcity.
Navigating a new world of work in Indonesia
Organised by HRM Asia, CHRO Series Indonesia will explore the latest hybrid work models that can empower leaders to build successful HR teams.
Australia considers implementation of four-day workweek
A labour union is calling on the government to axe the standard five-day workweek to boost productivity and employee wellbeing.
Two-thirds of workers in New Zealand want more work-life flexibility
Workplace practices and working preferences have shifted, and employees are now looking for jobs that better fit their lives.
New guidelines established in the Philippines to address WFH concerns
The Department of Labour and Employment has signed an order that more clearly defines WFH workplaces and the work performed by employees.
Pay transparency can help narrow gender inequalities in the workplace
On average, women are paid about 20% less than men worldwide, primarily due to gender-based discrimination.
The power of “weak ties” in securing your next job
In the process of a job search, acquaintances are found to be more vital than close friends or family, particularly among employees in high-tech sectors.
Japan plans to review law to protect freelancers
A bill that aims to provide more protection to freelance workers will be submitted to Japan’s parliament this autumn.
Employment gap in India caused by gender discrimination
The likelihood that women will participate in salaried or self-employed jobs does not increase with their degree of education, a new report has found.
Indonesia prioritises more inclusive workplaces
Ensuring workers’ rights is key to building inclusive and safe work environments in a recovering world of work, says Vice President Ma’ruf Amin.
Most South Korean workers cannot adopt flexible work arrangements
The rollout of flexible working arrangements varied by company size, with a greater number of larger firms offering such arrangements than smaller firms.
Firms in Japan consider cashless payment of salaries
By the next fiscal year, companies may be allowed to digitally pay their employees’ wages to their cashless accounts.
Employment continues to rebound in Singapore
While employment is strong, companies are advised to hedge against market uncertainty by reskilling employees and offering flexible work.
Employers in Malaysia urged to support employee training
Employers should shoulder the responsibility of ensuring that their workers are given ample training to improve their skills, says trade union.
Upskilling the digital skills of workers in the Philippines
A new government agency has been set up to conduct tech and skills mapping to identify skills gaps of the country’s workers.
Is Singapore ready for a 4-day workweek?
Employers and employees should adopt a “flexible mindset” on a four-day workweek, said Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State in the Manpower Ministry.
New benchmarking tool aims to uplift Australia’s workplace standards
The benchmarking tool is designed to help organisations focus on employee wellbeing and improve organisational leadership.
70:30 hybrid work model proposed in the Philippines
A 70:30 hybrid work ratio (70% onsite and 30% work-from-home) has been recommended to the government to sustain economic recovery.
South Korea considers banning work texts outside working hours
A proposed bill prohibits employers from making repeated or constant work-related instructions after statutory working hours.
Workday supports Air Liquide’s HR transformation in Asia Pacific
Air Liquide is also creating better employee experiences and making itself an employer of choice with Workday HCM.
Singapore amends job ad rule to streamline recruitment process
The government has reduced the job advertising duration under the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) from four to two weeks.
The Philippines faces loss of IT talent if WFH scrapped
Employees of IT and business process management (IT-BPM) firms may resign if the government pushes for a return to 100% on-site work.
Malaysia wants more workers to undergo health checkups
The Ministry of Health (MOH) wants it to be compulsory for employers to provide a day’s leave to all employees to undergo health screenings.
Building a future-ready workforce in a digital era
Natalia Navin, CHRO for Maxis, discusses the strategies the telco has implemented to empower employees to attain greater success in their work.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022: Last days to vote!
Make your vote count as HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 recognises the best HR solutions and service providers in the market today.
Companies in India urged to prioritise employee health and wellbeing
Although 80% of the workforce has reported mental health issues over the past year, only around 30% of the affected have taken steps to manage symptoms.
Workplace gender disparity widens in Hong Kong
Despite holding attributes to be successful, women have been paid less than their male counterparts over the last five years.