A people-first focus for a connected workplace: HR Tech Fest Connect 2023
Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference examined post-pandemic workforce challenges and offered key insights for HR leaders to grow their organisation.
Employers in Malaysia seek guidelines for wage policy implementation
More transparency is needed to ensure proposed cash incentives are not abused and are properly utilised, employers argue.
Malaysia encourages wage policy compliance with cash incentives
The Progressive Wage Policy aims to enhance workforce productivity through skills training, benefitting both employees and employers.
Empowering HR leaders to build an engaged and resilient workforce
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The ethical conundrum of monitoring remote employees
Organisations who may be or considering monitoring remote employees are inciting debate about the ethics and legality of doing so.
Standard Chartered improves parental leave policy
Regardless of gender, employees who are parents are offered 20 weeks of paid leave to encourage a balanced approach to parenting.
New policies to address workforce imbalance in South Korea
Foreign employee expansion and flexible regulations have reduced job vacancies in South Korea, with younger generations most impacted.
Elevating human capital development in Malaysia
Through the National Training Index (NTI), Malaysia’s workforce development will be better evaluated, and policies will be shaped accordingly.
Japan plans to subsidise organisations offering parental leave
In the coming fiscal year, organisations will receive financial support to offer allowances to employees covering colleagues on parental leave.
Employers in Australia to be penalised for underpaying wages
Legislation to criminalise “wage theft” while promoting labour rights in Australia has not been met by universal approval.
Organisations in Tokyo lack disaster preparedness
Many organisations operating in Tokyo have not drawn up continuity plans that will help them manage the spillover effects of natural disasters.
Malaysia outlines efforts to boost female labour participation
Malaysia is targeting 60% female labour participation through policy enhancements, ecosystem support, and training.
Australia’s gig economy set for major reform
The country’s gig economy faces a seismic shift as new legislation could reshape conditions and rights for “employee-like workers”.
Minimum wage in Malaysia dictated by progressive wage system
Private employers are encouraged to focus on fair compensation for skilled employees to raise the productivity of the country’s workforce.
Singapore launches initiative to bolster retrenched employees’ skills
Skill enhancement support unveiled by Singapore’s government aids retrenched employees, fostering long-term career preparedness.
More male employees in Japan took paternity leave in 2022
The financial and insurance sectors led in paternity leave uptake at 37.28%, while the hospitality and retailing showed modest 9.06% participation.
New Zealand mandates gender pay gap reporting
Nearly 900 organisations, each with over 250 employees, are set to disclose their gender pay gaps under new regulations.
Inclusive social protection for all employees in the Philippines
Maximising productive and sustainable job opportunities, and raising salaries, form part of a blueprint for inclusive labour development.
Creating a fairer workplace in Singapore
Prior to the passage of the Workplace Fairness Legislation in 2024, Singapore has outlined key areas that will be protected in the workplace.
Australia rolls out family violence leave for all employees
Small organisations’ employees now have the access to the same rights as employees working for large or medium organisations.
WFH most prevalent flexible work arrangement in Singapore
Employees working for larger firms are more likely to be provided with the opportunity to work remotely, compared to those who work in smaller ones.
Japan expects to hit minimum wage milestone in 2023
The hike is seen as crucial for overall wage growth despite organisations struggling to secure employees amid a labour shortage.
More employees in Singapore file for salary claims in 2022
86% of salary claims were resolved via the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management’s mediation, with 93% fully recovered for employees.
Nationwide wage hike remains on track in the Philippines
The Philippines’ Senate continues to consider nationwide wage hikes in response to public demand for fair compensation.
New sexual harassment laws to be implemented in Taiwan
Taiwan’s federal government is looking to amend sexual harassment laws that will place heavier punishments on offenders in positions of power.
Australia advances flexible work option for public employees
Employers are urged to review workplace policies and consider accommodation and alternative arrangements to ensure compliance.
Malaysia proposes progressive wage model to bridge salary gap
As part of the proposed model, mandatory salary increments will be introduced annually to address wage inequality.
Redefining of casual work in Australia spark concerns over flexibility and pay
Changes to casual work risk exclude individuals with regular work patterns, reducing flexibility and pay for university students, retirees, and others.
Singapore champions mediation to promote fairness in the workplace
To maintain a harmonious and non-litigious workplace culture, upcoming legislation will favour mediation for dispute resolution in Singapore.
Taiwan rejects calls for nationwide shorter workweeks
A four-day workweek has been rejected by Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour due to concerns over its impact on sectors and business competitiveness.