Australia set to pass bill supporting multi-employer bargaining
When introduced, the new legislation will allow employees from across different workplaces to collectively negotiate pay rises.
Jobs creation should be prioritised over wage hikes in the Philippines
The Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines has called on the government to provide more inclusive measures to manage economic problems.
Uber Eats delivery staff in Tokyo granted worker status
Uber Eats is challenging the decision, maintaining that delivery staff are not part of the labour force but are customers using the platform’s service.
Australia urged to consider relevancy of long-service leave
In line with the current challenge of attracting and retaining the best talent, employers should consider strategies that address employees’ current needs.
The Philippines mulls subsidy for 13th month pay
In the Philippines, all businesses are obligated to pay their employees their 13th month’s salary by December 24, 2022.
Taiwan doles out NT$1.35 billion to cover workers’ wage hikes
The wage subsidies are available to local businesses experiencing revenue decline of 10% or more due to the pandemic.
Gig workers in Singapore to benefit from national savings scheme
This represents on-going efforts to provider better protection for the growing number of platform workers in the country.
Employees in Australia failing to achieve work-life balance
Employees in Australia are clocking six weeks of unpaid overtime hours each year and are finding it hard to disconnect from work.
Majority of employers in Malaysia raised salaries in 2022
Employees can also expect their salaries to be further raised in 2023, predicted the Malaysian Employers Federation.
Employee benefits strategy key to talent retention
Companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region recognise that they need to improve their employee benefits strategy to hire and retain top talent.
Addressing the health concerns of female employees in Australia
A number of unions are gearing up to campaign for both menstrual and menopause leave for female employees.
Prioritising workplace wellbeing support to create a healthy workforce
Hybrid work, the rising cost of living, and uncertainty about the future are all stress factors for employees in Singapore.
Why HR leadership is the key to organisational change
A change-ready culture driven by the behaviours and performance of leaders is pivotal to manage disruption and prepare employees for change.
More employees in Japan engage in moonlighting
One in three employees in Japan currently have a side job or have had one in the past, as employers are encouraged to support this practice.
Indonesia sets 10% ceiling on wage hike for 2023
Adjustments to the minimum wage are determined by combining inflation, economic growth, and the productivity at work factor of respective provinces.
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Hong Kong provides support for businesses to retain and create jobs
Hong Kong has approved HK$12.1 billion (US$1.5 billion) in wage subsidies for eligible employers and employees.
Labour union calls for stronger support for Singapore’s gig workers
A dedicated advisory committee has been reviewing protections for these workers under Singapore’s pension scheme.
South Korea priorities job creation for older jobseekers
Efforts are ongoing to create employment opportunities for South Korea’s elderly population, which is expected to reach 10 million by 2025.
Improve employee productivity and increase skills, firms in Singapore told
As employers consider wage hikes, they should also develop employees’ skills and redeploy them, said Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Manpower.
Labour group in the Philippines calls for minimum wage review
Inflation in the Philippines reached an all-time high of 7.7% in October, which has impacted the purchasing power of workers’ wages.
Gig workers in Singapore divided over contribution to savings scheme
The discourse comes as a special committee continues to study recommendations and ways to strengthen protections for gig workers in Singapore.
Most Australians support multi-employer bargaining proposal
Multi-employer bargaining, as outlined in a new bill, allows employees from different workplaces to collectively negotiate pay rises.
Malaysia plans to increase female workforce participation
These include addressing wage inequality and providing more childcare support, as well as upskilling and reskilling opportunities.
Employers in Singapore called on to hike wages amid inflation
Wage guidelines for lower-wage workers have been set between 5.5% and 7.5% with the goal of narrowing the pay gap.
Wage hike dampened by rising inflation in Taiwan
The inflation-adjusted remuneration of employees in Taiwan fell in September, despite an increase in salaries over the same period of the previous 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.
Job security outweighs salary for employees in Singapore
Employees in Singapore prioritise stability and job security over salary, while good leadership is key to retain talent and maintaining employee wellbeing.
Employees in Malaysia can expect to earn more in 2023
Malaysia is also predicted to post a higher than average median salary increment across Asia-Pacific in 2023.
Employees seek more flexibility in work and careers
While compensation is still important for employees, work flexibility and career development opportunities are increasingly being prioritised.