CHRO Vietnam: Equipping HR leaders for a transforming economy
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Vietnam tackles labour market modernisation
The country’s labour market grows amid reforms, tackling challenges to ensure sustainable workforce development.
Vietnam HR: Driving change, fostering engagement, and building a competitive edge
RMIT University Vietnam’s Elaine Chew shares insights on how HR in Vietnam is adapting to a dynamic workforce, navigating digital disruption, and embracing a more egalitarian workplace.
CHRO Series 2024: Measuring the pulse of work in South-East Asia
CHRO Series returns to South-East Asia in 2024, kicking off on June 13 in Ho Chi Minh City with CHRO Vietnam 2024.
Work-life balance prioritised by employees in Vietnam
Employees in Vietnam are more likely to stay in organisations that prioritised work-life balance, a recent study showed.
SE Asia defines economic slowdown with salary growth projected for 2024
With hiring optimism prevailing, positive salary growth is on the horizon for employees in South-East Asia in 2024.
How CHROs can shape organisational and workforce transformation
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series will provide key insights for HR and business leaders in South-East Asia to develop their people strategies for 2024.
Employment opportunities surge for IT positions in Vietnam
The shift to digital technology has led Vietnam to seek skilled professionals in automation, automotive, electronics, industrial design, and IT industries.
Boosting pay a priority for employers in Vietnam
88% of the organisations in Vietnam intend to raise salaries this year despite the forecast of a global economic downturn.
Employees in SEA reluctant to speak up about mental health concerns
Organisations can do more to create a psychologically safe work environment that improves employee engagement, performance, and retention.
PropertyGuru names Disha Goenka Das as CMO
Her responsibilities as CMO include brand strategy, corporate communications, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
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.
Vietnam set to hike wages starting July 2023
Besides raising the minimum wage in July, pensions and social insurance benefits for retirees will also increase by 12.5% in January 2023.
Digital transformation to impact Vietnam’s employment structure
Adapting business models to a digitally transformed society is imperative for organisations, especially in the employment and labour sectors.
Digital transformation gains momentum in Vietnam
As of end-September 2022, about 490,000 SMEs have participated in a programme that helps accelerate their digital adoption.
Employees in Vietnam perceive themselves to be underpaid
80% of workers who are earning more than the average salary think they are paid less than or the same as market rates.
Employees’ salaries projected to increase in 2023
Asia Pacific is expected to see wages rise next year due to a tight labour market and rising inflation concerns.
Innovation starts with developing human resources
Enterprises in Vietnam have been urged to equip young employees with the soft and digital skills needed to adapt to the requirements of Industry 4.0.
Vietnam sees strong recovery in jobs numbers
The number of working people aged 15 and above hit 51.4 million in 1H2022, marking a 400,000 year-on-year rise.
Vietnam’s unemployment numbers continue to decline
Over the first half of 2022, there were around 410,300 people aged 15 – 24 without a job, which comprised 36.8% of the total figure.
Vietnam to implement regional minimum wage hike
Taking effect on July 1, the wage adjustments will be determined by the region in which companies operate in.
Vietnam to keep electronic records of employees
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) is planning to issue electronic employment records for workers aged 15 and above.
Stable labour supply chain key to Vietnam’s post-pandemic recovery
The labour supply in the country remains limited and unable to meet demand despite the recovery of many industries.
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.
Vietnam’s minimum wage hike aimed at protecting lower paid workers
The minimum wage revisions show the commitment of workers and businesses to overcome difficulties together, said the International Labour Organisation.
Industries in Vietnam boost recruitment
More than 36,500 new jobs were created in Ho Chi Minh City in the first quarter, 1,800 more than the same period last year.
Impact of minimum wage hike concerns Vietnam companies
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has proposed that the increase in minimum wage be postponed till January 1 next year.
Firms in Vietnam want reforms for favourable business environment
Many drafted regulations were raising concerns among companies that the policies would impose an additional cost burden on businesses.
Number of new businesses in Vietnam hits record high in Q1’2022
Including firms in operation, the total registered capital injected by businesses into the economy in the first quarter was VND1,170 trillion.
Vietnam plans to increase minimum wage rate by 6% from July
If approved, the plan would see the increase of the minimum monthly wage to between VND3.25 million and VND4.68 million.