Ministers have advocated for fair compensation, while challenging the notion of reduced pay on flexible work arrangements.
To address key workforce and HR issues, the Malaysian government has launched the National Human Resource Policy Framework.
The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 mandates employers to appoint health safety coordinators to boost workplace safety.
A re-employment support scheme will be launched by the government in response to involuntary unemployment amid changing economic conditions.
To thrive in 2024 and beyond, organisations must prioritise the importance of human-centric policies and initiatives.
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2024 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Asia 2024.
New regulations ensure that flexible work requests are taken into consideration to maximise the potential and retention of its workforce.
The second day of HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 continues, with more experts discussing pressing HR issues within APAC and beyond.
A labour group in Malaysia has stressed the need to revise regulations, citing employer dominance in work arrangement decisions.
Malaysia’s Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim has reaffirmed employees’ rights to flexible work arrangements and urged for employers’ compliance.
Venture to the Power Talk Stage and learn great topics and subjects from organisations in 20 minutes for two days at the festival.
Employees are entitled to prioritise personal safety in extreme heat, justifying abstention from work, but without regular pay entitlement.
Verbal abuse accounted for 32.8% of workplace harassment incidents in South Korea, while HR-related improprieties accounted for 13.8%.
The government emphasises women's overrepresentation in low-wage positions and advocates for an increase in minimum wage.
The first of its kind in the region, the Women Workplace Index will collect data from multiple firms into a publicly accessible database.
The CHRO Symposium at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 will be the place to be for CHROs looking to explore trends in HR.
A legislation has been proposed to facilitate employment for seniors, with DOLE tasked to match them with suitable jobs.
AHDO Human Development Summit redefines HR in ASEAN, merging tradition with human development to empower professionals for the future.
The initiative from the Indonesian government offers employees two long weekends monthly to emphasise wellbeing in the workforce.
Global thought leaders will gather at HR Tech Festival Asia 2024 to offer insights on navigating the evolving HR landscape.
Over 3,500 downloads of a podcast signal Australians’ active engagement with the government’s paid FDV leave initiative.
Thanks to newly introduced legislation, big firms need to set and share targets with the Japanese government on paternity uptake.
Despite a slight uptick, Malaysia’s female labour force participation still lags behind men’s, ranking eighth among ASEAN nations.
Budget 2024 is focusing on skills training and income support, and empowering employees to meet the economic challenges and opportunities ahead.
Ensuring sustainable wage increases for organisations, particularly MSMEs, is crucial amid concerns of potential business closures.
Embark on HRM Asia's first CHRO event of the year in the Philippines to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the future.
The minimum weekly work hours has been reduced from 72 to 68 and is set to benefit more than 10,000 employees across the city.
A business group has disputed the passing of the Right to Disconnect amendment, saying its implications has not been carefully considered.
CHRO Philippines 2024 will let HR leaders gather in Metro Manila to compare notes, realign strategies and elevate the workforce for the year ahead.
CHRO Philippines 2024 will look into innovative strategies that CHROs can use to formulate great people-first strategies in changing organisations.