Employees in Japan in line for largest pay raise in three decades
Organisations in Japan have heeded calls from the government to raise wages to help employees manage rising living costs.
Employees in Taiwan earned more to kick off 2023
Average regular wage increased 2.3% year-on-year in January 2023, despite inflation raising the consumer price index.
Keeping new hires beyond the first year of employment
Organisations may need to do more to prevent new hires from taking the increasingly common route of returning to their previous employers.
Overcoming the HR pitfalls leading to high employee turnover
Anjali Byce, Chief Human Resource Officer at STL, highlights some key measures HR leaders can take to attract and retain the best talent.
Stay at home if you are sick, Victoria state tells employees
The Sick Pay Guarantee scheme allows casual and contract employees to access up to 38 hours a year of sick and carer’s pay.
Australia considers nationwide four-day workweek trial
The four-day workweek is part of a raft of recommendations made by the Senate work and care committee to improve employees’ work-life balance.
Singapore considers re-employment support for retrenched employees
The scheme aims to ensure that jobseekers find jobs that most accurately match their skillset and offer the best growth opportunities.
More security safeguards needed for global payroll systems
With more global organisations hit by cybersecurity breaches in recent times, more payroll leaders are recognising the importance of data security.
Japan’s real wages experiences biggest drop in almost a decade
Despite the government’s efforts to push for higher pay, real wages for employees has continued to fall because of inflation.
Employers be warned: Your employees may be on the move soon
2023 is likely to remain a jobseekers’ market in South-East Asia and Hong Kong, with employees confident of finding alternative employment.
Malaysia takes steps to protect gig workers’ welfare
Malaysia plans to include gig workers in a social security scheme and is considering specific legislation to safeguard their welfare.
More help on the way for employees in Singapore
Singapore is considering initiatives and schemes that will provide wide-ranging support and opportunities for employees in the country.
Adhere to 45-hour workweek, employers in Malaysia told
Urging compliance, Malaysia’s HR Minister has also called for better salaries to keep high-skilled employees in the country.
More time for love: Chinese provinces offer extended marriage leave
To encourage more young people to get married and start families, some Chinese provinces are offering extended marriage leave up to 30 days.
Employee union in the Philippines wants more financial aid
This comes after Senate employees in the Philippines successfully secure a P50,000 (US$906) inflation assistance to better cope with rising living costs.
Employees in the UK call for shorter workweek
Employees who participated in a four-day work week trial want the arrangement to stay and their employers are ready to oblige.
Ceridian and partners accelerate HR transformation in Asia
Through the expansion of the Ceridian Partner Network, Ceridian will work with partners to deliver HCM capabilities to customers in Asia.
New Zealand small businesses urged to prioritise employees wellbeing
Employees in New Zealand are rallying for increased health and safety protection in small businesses through a new bill.
More job opportunities available for fresh graduates in Singapore
Nearly 94% of university graduates in Singapore secured employment within six months of graduation in 2022, of which 87.5% were full-time roles.
Longer shifts, more leisure: Firms in South Korea adopt new work system
The new system involves two 12-hours shifts followed by multiple days offs, without adding to employees’ overall working hours.
More support needed to keep women in Indonesia’s workforce
Many women in Indonesia, especially those with small children, are leaving the workforce due to childcare costs and societal expectations.
Driving change: New Zealand Uber drivers initiate collective bargaining
Through a union, over 500 New Zealand Uber drivers are pushing for better pay and working conditions through collective bargaining.
Singapore enhances workforce inclusion and training support
Increasing paternity leave and establishing a new entity to support employee training are among the measures announced in Singapore’s Budget 2023.
Employees in the Philippines want more say in wage hike review
The labour group that has filed a petition for another wage increase wants to play a more active role in discussions with the government.
Family-work balance: Supporting the sandwich generation in the workplace
An employers’ organisation has called on employers to create a supportive environment for employees caring for both children and elderly parents.
Hay fever benefits improve employee wellbeing in Japan
Encouraging employees to tackle allergies and hay fever leads to increased workplace satisfaction and efficiency, more companies are finding out.
Breaking the glass ceiling: Closing the gender pay gap with pay transparency
New research suggests organisations anticipating public scrutiny are more likely to implement changes to reduce gender pay gap.
More employees in Singapore working beyond retirement age
31% of Singapore residents aged 65 and above are employed, with the majority earning less than S$2,500 (US$1,885) monthly.
Why executive pay cuts could be the ‘bold move’ your organisation needs
The reduction of top executives’ salaries provides HR with the opportunity to strengthen employee morale and retention during a period of layoffs.
Employees in Japan saw earnings soar in December 2022
Boosted by winter bonuses, wages in Japan rose to their highest level in nearly 26 years, Japan’s Labour Ministry has reported.