Not since the Asian financial crisis of 1998 has the country experienced such a toll on its economy.
The RM1.5 billion programme was introduced to help workers who have been displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic find jobs.
The Philippines government has set aside 120 billion pesos for a credit guarantee programme that will help small businesses gain access to loans.
A new scheme offers cabin crew members the option of early release or retirement as the airline continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The job creation Bill will make it more attractive for foreign companies to create jobs in the country which has seen record unemployment rate.
Consumer confidence and business conditions continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Siemens' Michael Haberzettl shares with HRM Asia details of the company’s new mobile working model, and how it is reshaping how the company works.
A transforming world of work means that employee communication and engagement are more important than ever for organisations.
Malaysia’s economic recovery will depend on SMEs getting back on their feet, suggested Malaysia’s International Trade and Industry Minister.
Companies operating in Singapore have called on more flexibility to be exercised where work arrangements are concerned.
Fujitsu's Manabu Morikawa tells HRM Asia why the time is right for the company to embrace WFH as the company introduces its "Work Life Shift" policy.
This represents the biggest slump in quarterly GDP data dating back to 1981, and plunges the Philippines into recession.
A loan from the Asian Development Bank will help the Thai government give more support to SMEs in the country.
The country’s HR Minister reassured local citizens will be given priority when it comes to any available job openings.
Virgin Australia will also layoff about a third of its workforce as the carrier aims to rebrand as a “value airline”.
In the face of disruptive change, these strategies can help employers optimise the value of their learning investments.
Less than 20% of SMEs expect their business to recover within the next three months, a new survey has revealed.
Victoria is the first state in Australia to provide financial support workers who need to be quarantined.
The Philippines is looking to revive its economy and job market with the launch of over 69,000 jobs across the country.
The company will also be offering a COVID-19 special early retirement scheme to all ground staff and pilots.
Takorn Tantasith, former secretary-general of Thailand’s NBTC, envisions Thailand as a WFH hub for the world.
Without an extension of a loan moratorium, many SMEs are at risk of closing down, warned the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers.
Driven by wider digital transformation initiatives taken by local enterprises, the ICT market in the Philippines is set for continued growth in 2020.
Digital transformation needs to be a carefully thought-out process with an organisation’s people at the core, says Workday.
As of June 2020, there were 90,500 unemployed residents, of whom 79,600 were citizens.
The Women in HR Technology sessions will celebrate leading female innovators and entrepreneurs.
For 2-3 days a week, Siemens employees are able to choose where they want to work, and it need not be home.
The tech giant's announcement will affect “nearly all” of its 200,000 employees, including contractors and full-time workers.
Japan’s economy minister also called on business leaders to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
Laurence Smith argues that financial well-being for employees should be the key focus for organsiations.
