Minimum wage hike considered in the Philippines
Labour secretary Silvestre Bello III has ordered a nation-wide review of minimum wage as oil prices continue to spike globally.
Singapore to penalise firms calling for MCs from COVID-19 positive workers
Workers who are unwell and not able to work after testing positive for COVID-19 should not be required to produce an MC, said the Ministry of Manpower.
Unemployment continues to fall in Malaysia
The number of unemployed people fell from 687,600 persons in December 2021 to 680,400 in January this year, representing a 1.1% decrease.
Australia identifies digital and tech as key skills in next four years
Four of the top 10 skills come from the skills family of ‘computers and electronics’, highlighted the National Skills Commission.
Flexible work favoured by Singapore companies
Flexible work arrangements will continue to be implemented by companies despite the relaxing of pandemic measures, the government has reported.
Cambodia’s women entrepreneurs contribute significantly to economy
The number of women entrepreneurs in the kingdom has steadily increased over the years and currently 60% of enterprises are owned by women.
Wages in Japan rises in January for first time in five months
Inflation-adjusted real wages, a gauge of households’ purchasing power, increased 0.4% year-on-year in the month.
Creating workplace competency by developing key skills
A recent Singapore Institute of Technology workshop highlights what constitutes workplace competence and how critical core skills can be developed.
Propelling growth through a people-centric approach to training
Singapore’s FairPrice Group’s priority is to invest in employees, and help them to reach their full potential through various learning approaches.
Great Resignation unlikely to happen in Malaysia
Uncertainty over the pandemic’s effects on the economy and the high unemployment rate are likely to keep employees in their current jobs.
Singapore seeks to improve lower-wage workers’ well-being
New tripartite standards will address areas such as training and career development, the provision of rest areas, and care for workers’ mental well-being.
Pandemic forces more Indonesian workers into low-paying service jobs
As factories lay off workers due to the pandemic-induced economic downturn, more Indonesians are getting into service sector jobs.
Civic groups in Taiwan ask for paid family care leave for workers
Presently, only civil servants are entitled to paid leave when they take off days to care for their families, and not private sector workers.
Malaysia sets up centres to support employment
The Human Resource Ministry will set up a one-stop employment centre in each state in stages, said its minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Singapore mulls mandatory CPF contributions for gig workers
The Advisory Committee on Platform Workers is also considering forming a union for such workers to represent their concerns in the event of disputes.
China continues to prioritise stability of its labour market
The central government aims to create more than 11 million new jobs in urban areas this year and to keep the unemployment rate in urban areas under 5.5%.
India’s central government staff may see hike in salaries
Under the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations, a raise in the Dearness Allowance (DA) is expected for employees by the end of this month.
Small businesses in Singapore aim to stamp out workplace gender bias
This is in collaboration with NTUC, who will provide guidance on how SMEs can improve gender equality and anti-harassment policies .
Malaysia sees recovery in labour market and jobs creation
In January, 42,166 people found employment while 1,200 new jobs were created as the country targets to create 600,000 jobs this year.
South Korea extends financial relief to firms
The payment of employment insurance fees and electricity and gas bills for April and June will be postponed for three more months.
HR Fest Awards 2022 shines the spotlight on the best of HR in Asia
One of the most anticipated events at HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 will see 23 finalists vie for the top award in five coveted categories.
Australia moves to reduce gender retirement gap
A baby bonus superannuation payment can reduce the gap between the retirement savings of men and women who go on maternity leave.
Malaysia needs better living wage system, says EPF chief
The Employees Provident Fund is keen to see wages go upwards, but stresses that it must match with the availability of funds and the right way to do it.
Singapore moves to help older PMEs transition to new jobs
Making the Jobs Growth Incentive permanent can help mature professionals, managers, and executives (PMEs) transition into new jobs, said MP Patrick Tay.
Employment of disabled workers increases in China
Some 8.62 million people with disabilities, including the self-employed and flexible workers, were employed in 2020, up from 8.55 million in 2019.
Malaysia moots Bill that could make gig workers formal employees
In a first of its kind, the federal government will debate on an amendment Bill that could redefine the relationship of gig workers and tech companies.
Australia sees rise in apprentices who secured jobs
About 94% of trade apprentice graduates were employed after training in 2021, up 2.5 percentage points from 2019.
Self-employed are less happy than salaried workers in South Korea
A report has found that self-employed people in South Korea are less happy than wage earners even though in many other countries the reverse is true.
How to manage talent in a world of digital transformation
For digital transformation to be successful, organisations need to find, develop, and retain the right talent.
Some 29% of gig workers in Singapore work almost 60 hours a week
Around half of the 1,000 respondents of a recent survey said that they would leave the ride-sharing industry if there were job opportunities.