Minimum wage could be raised again in the Philippines
Wage adjustments are typically made once a year, but wage boards are considering another hike after its recent wage adjustment amid soaring prices.
10-day service incentive leave to be implemented in the Philippines
This will not apply to employees who are already enjoying such benefits and those who are employed in organisations with fewer than 10 employees.
Experienced employees key part of workforce strategy in Hong Kong
About 44% of employers see an increased need to retain older employees in the workforce and expect this to be a key trend over the next five years.
South Korean lobby groups call for corporate tax to be reduced
A corporate tax reduction will improve cash flow that can then be directed to employment and investments, say the lobby groups.
Companies in Japan offer extra pay to help workers deal with inflation
Some companies are providing “inflation allowances” to help employees cope with rising consumer prices as labour officials call for more permanent support.
Salary hike expected for employees in Thailand
A projected salary increase of 4.5% across all industries can be expected for the next two years as companies offer higher wages to attract talent.
Employees in Malaysia unwilling to take pay cut for remote work
Employers are also urged to set clearer policies on flexible work to develop more comprehensive workforce strategies.
Japan’s top business lobby urges firms to raise wages
It identified young employees, workers with children, and non-permanent employees as those who are most vulnerable to inflation.
HR leaders expect to continue remote work in 2023
Nearly one in four HR leaders expect to maintain a 90-100% remote workforce, while half expect to maintain a remote workforce of 50% or more.
Indonesia considers minimum wage hike in 2023
The Manpower Ministry is still finalising details on workers’ minimum wage in 2023, which will be announced at the end of November this year.
Employees in the Philippines can expect year-end bonus
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) is set to issue an advisory to employers regarding the grant of 13th-month pay for private sector workers.
Australia to ban wage secrecy clauses in job contracts
Such clauses have traditionally been used to stop co-workers from comparing their wage package and pushing for pay hikes.
Bringing the best out of employees with performance management
Tony Tran, Lead People Scientist, Culture Amp, explains why effective performance management can help create happy and productive employees.
Australia strengthens flexible work rights with new workplace legislation
As part of the new legislation, flexible work will be made more accessible to employees who are parents or care givers, among others.
Employees in Japan can receive wages through e-wallets from April 2023
Such digital wallets will have a maximum balance of 1 million yen, and employees can use the funds to make purchases or remittances directly.
New Zealand passes Fair Pay Bill to improve employment conditions
Under the Fair Pay Bill, workers will gain a right to a minimum level of training and development from their employers.
Australia extends paid parental leave to more families
From July 2023, parents hoping to qualify for the extended parental pay scheme will be assessed on their combined income.
Australia signs off on workplace relations law
The new legislation is intended to support low-paid employees, particularly women, in negotiating better pay packages and working conditions.
More flexibility needed to encourage gig workers to contribute to pensions
Bringing the informal workforce into formal pension systems has been a question facing pension systems around the world.
Australia calls for employees’ rights to “disconnect”
To better protect employees’ mental health and wellbeing, the Senator committee is advocating for new protections for flexible work.
South Korea’s 52-hour workweek under scrutiny
A presidential advisory group has called for flexibility in implementing the 52-hour workweek which was first adopted in 2019.
Employees in Australia promised up to six months of paid parental leave
The paid parental leave scheme (PPL) will increase by two weeks every year from 1 July 2024 until it hits the full 26 weeks in July 2026.
Labour union says Hong Kong’s minimum wage hike insufficient
The Minimum Wage Commission reached a consensus last Thursday to raise the minimum wage to HK$40, a 6.7% increase.
Value of hybrid work may overtake pay increase
Recent research has shown that employees would choose a hybrid work arrangement over any pay increase offered by their employer.
Gig workers in Singapore to receive more protection
Recommendations to improve the working conditions, as well as physical and financial health of gig workers, are expected to be finalised soon.
Australia urged to address pensions gender gap
Retired Australian women typically have 23.1% less in their pension accounts than men, said the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Malaysia to create 70,000 new jobs for select groups
Employers will be given cash incentives to hire disabled people, women who are looking to enter the workforce and former convicts.
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.
Working mothers in Australia see earning power diminished
A “motherhood penalty” sees earnings fall by an average of 55% in the first five years of parenthood, according to new analysis by Australia’s Treasury.
Prefecture in Japan offers more leave to grandparents
As part of efforts to help child-rearing parents, the prefecture of Miyagi plans to grant government workers leave to take care of their grandchildren.