Select regions in the Philippines to effect minimum wage increase
In Metro Manila, the revised minimum wage rate will be effective June 4, while the new wage rate will take effect on June 5 in Western Visayas.
Sexual harassment victims in South Korea face retaliation
More than eight out of 10 people who reported sexual harassment at the workplace said they suffered from some form of retaliation.
Malaysia pushes for companies to adopt ESG standards
A social accountability scheme will advance the sustainability efforts of companies and will be in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Indonesia urges for support for women SME entrepreneurs
Support is planned for female small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs who require financial and competency advancement to develop.
Australia’s jobless rate hits 50-year low in April
The unemployment rate for males declined by 0.2 percentage points to 4%, its lowest level since October 2008.
South Korea’s MZ generation prioritises work-life balance
Work-life balance is the most important factor for Korea’s MZ generation (Millennials and Generation Z), according to Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF).
China’s Jiangsu province moves to subsidise maternity leave
Companies in the province would be reimbursed for 50% or 80% of the social insurance paid to women who have a second child or a third child, respectively.
Taiwan expects labour demand to rise as industries rebound
The demand for workers is expected to grow by 87,000 between late April and late July, the highest estimated growth for the same period since 2012.
Real income in Australia shrinks as wage growth trails behind inflation
The gap between inflation and workers’ pay rises meant workers were on track to be A$4,000 worse off on average this year in real terms.
43.1% of listed companies in South Korea cut workforce
Amid the prolonged pandemic, 43.1% of firms listed on the country’s main and minor bourses slashed the number of their employees last year from 2020.
Philippines partners ILO to boost worker productivity and employability
ILO will oversee the creation of training materials and provide capacity building for the national trainers endorsed by DOLE.
Malaysia raises paternity leave to seven days
Malaysia’s Parliament has amended the Employment Act, which will extend the three-day paternity leave to seven days.
Thailand to enforce Personal Data Protection Act from June 1
The PDPA, which regulates the processing of personal data with regards to commercial transactions, had seen its implementation delayed.
India’s job market rebounds with 8.8 million jobs added in April
In one of the largest expansions in the labour market since the beginning of the pandemic, 8.8 million people joined the country’s workforce in April.
Minimum wage hike expected across regional boards in the Philippines
So far, the wage boards of Metro Manila and Western Visayas have approved the minimum wage hike in various sectors.
New Zealand increases investment in digital skills
New Zealand will invest in digital technologies to increase skills development and encourage local companies to market their talents globally.
China focuses on creating jobs for disabled workers
Central departments are also looking towards alleviating job market discrimination for people with disabilities.
Indonesia pushes for adaptive workers’ protection
This, Indonesia, believes, is a necessary move to protect all stakeholders in meeting the challenges of a changing world of work.
Financial firms in Japan mandated to publish ratio of women in senior roles
The new regulation, expected to be mandatory from April next year, will affect some 4,000 listed businesses in the country.
South Korea approves US$46-billion budget to help COVID-hit businesses
The Cabinet has endorsed the supplementary budget worth 59.4 trillion won (US$46 billion) in its first meeting under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration.
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Flexible working shaping the future of work in ASEAN
The ASEAN Future of Work conference examined the major shifts affecting the future of work in South-East Asia, including flexible work.
More Japan employers open to minimum wage hike
SMEs have now indicated a willingness to accept the government’s decision on minimum wage increases due to a serious labour shortage and rising prices.
Vietnam strives to promote women’s economic empowerment
WeEmpowerAsia has launched 15 e-learning courses on business management and leadership skills for women, with 7,700 women receiving the training.
Indonesia urges private sector to form digital talent ecosystem
The government is encouraging the private sector to contribute in shaping the digital talent ecosystem in the country.
Employers in Australia warn against further minimum wage raise
The Australian Industry Group has urged the Fair Work Commission to adopt a “cautious approach in adjusting wages”.
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Addressing employee needs critical for sustained organisational growth
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New Zealand boosts protection for whistleblowers at workplaces
Significant improvements are being made in workplaces to better protect whistleblowers, said Chris Hipkins, Minister for the Public Service.
South Korea sees continuous job growth in April
Jobs data reflected overall improvements in the labour market, although employment in face-to-face services fell, such as those in accommodations.