A new set of recommendations aims to better resolve disagreements between gig employees and platform operators in 2024.
The argument was made in response to a proposal by former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett to reduce the salaries of public employees who work from home.
As part of the proposed model, mandatory salary increments will be introduced annually to address wage inequality.
More must be done to help employees who may be adversely impacted as the use of AI in the workplace increases, says the OECD.
In the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore ranks high on the number of unpaid hours, leading to an unhealthy work-life balance for employees.
Employees who take part in mindfulness exercises are less likely to experience anxiety and depression symptoms compared to those who do not.
Changes to casual work risk exclude individuals with regular work patterns, reducing flexibility and pay for university students, retirees, and others.
Only 30% of active members and 18% of total members meet the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) retirement savings benchmark.
The country’s minimum wage enforcement raises inflation risk, but the government is aiming for wage-price balance to help cope with the cost of living.
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The daily minimum wage is set to increase from P570 to P610, benefitting non-agricultural employees who will earn the new rate starting 16 July 2023.
Remote workplaces are more likely to be successful when employers prioritise employee interests, encourage independence, and foster collaboration.
South Korea’s minimum wage hike may result in significant job losses, especially among young and low-income employees, a lobby group has warned.
The Malaysian Employers Federation is calling for a clear definition of wages, as its current ambiguity is causing mismatched salaries for employees.
Japan’s jobless rate declined in April as employment trends continued to improve, supported by raising wages.
Expedia’s annual vacation deprivation report unveiled that 70% of Singapore employees felt more burnt out than they did in previous years.
To boost productivity and business results, employers must prioritise their employees’ mental wellbeing, says a NGO in Malaysia.
Such a move, said the government, will address low salary payments and create a fair and dynamic labour market.
Investment in human resources development and the reskilling of employees will also be priorities as the government looks to achieve economic growth.
Driven by factors such as emigration and raising wages, companies in Hong Kong have been facing a labour shortage for at least a year.
The task of selecting a consultant for the board’s compensation committee and evaluating their performance often falls to the CHRO.
Employees now prioritise work-life balance when it comes to choosing an employer, and companies have to create a workplace culture that can meet this need.
Malaysia needs to provide incentives and raise salaries to keep more Malaysians employed in the local workforce, says the Human Resources Minister.
More than two million employees are expected to benefit from the wage raise, as living costs continue to soar in the country.
Many employees in Singapore feel that their employes are not doing enough to improve gender pay equality and DE&I policies.
Despite more employers implementing record wage hikes, high inflation saw real wage growing by the lowest margin in a decade.
Employers have been urged to provide fair benefits in recognition of skilled labour’s vital role in organisational performance.
The Malaysian Employers Federation wants more support for employees in the private sector to manage rising healthcare costs during retirement.
Some employees are pushing back against the return-to-office mandate because organisations are failing with their employee engagement efforts.
Driven by inflation, the gap between nominal and real wages is widening, prompting the government to push for wage growth across organisations.