Women face roadblocks to re-enter job market in India
The number of female employees who re-joined and re-subscribed to the Employees’ Provident Fund this June was negligible.
Employers’ body calls for “right to manage” workers in the Philippines
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP) has called for measures to protect employers’ rights to manage their businesses and workers.
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India pushes for more flexible work and empowerment for women
Flexible workplaces, a WFH ecosystem and flexi-work hours can all boost the participation of women on the labour front, says the Prime Minister.
Women’s participation in Malaysia’s workforce remains low
Although females made up 47.7% of the Malaysian population in 2020, their participation in the labour force last year was only 55.5%.
Singapore encourages hiring of people with disabilities
Companies play an important role in the hiring of people with disabilities, while the government will continue to play a key role by offering support.
South Korea plans subsidies for jobseekers and low-income groups
The government also plans to tap into state funds to alleviate the debts of the self-employed and smaller merchants.
Indonesian firms obligated to create wage structure
Besides serving as a guideline for businesses, the move will also bridge the gap between the lowest and highest earnings.
Industry stakeholders in India agree on allowances cap
After a review of India’s salary structure, a new Wage Code that considers the ratio of allowances against salaries will be implemented.
Singapore announces initiatives to attract top foreign talent
The government intends to attract a world-class talent pool, which it believes will also help the retention of local talent.
Singapore aims to hire more working-age persons with disabilities
The republic is targeting to have 40% of working-age persons with disabilities (PWDs) employed by 2030, up from about 30% between 2020 and 2021.
Women’s job opportunities key focus of Australia’s job summit
Growing economic productivity, boosting wages and removing barriers to employment are among other topics that will be highlighted.
Indonesia outlines recommendations for developing tomorrow’s workforce
To produce human resources that are relevant to industrial dynamics, educational curricula that focus on practical skills are imperative.
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Flexible work arrangements a priority to jobseekers in Singapore
Employees are also looking for jobs that align with their aspirations and lifestyle to create a more meaningful work purpose.
Chinese city facilitates return to work for moms
The Zhongshan city government in Guangdong province has introduced a series of incentives to support “working moms” reentering the workforce.
Increase in the number of elderly workers in the Philippines
Workers aged 65 and above increased to 38.2% in June, up from 34.9% in May, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Workplace portal for mothers created in Australia
Supporting young families in mind, the online portal for workplaces provides resources and information about pregnancy and mothers returning to work.
Employees in the Philippines can choose to extend working life
A new bill has been filed to repeal the compulsory retirement age of 65 years to allow employees to continue working if they want and are able to.
Japan pushes for higher take-up of paternity leave
While a record number of men took paternity leave in Japan last year, the figure still falls short of the government’s goal of reaching 30% by 2025.
Workplaces in Singapore told to increase lactation facilities
Workplaces should have more lactation rooms so that working mothers can have paid nursing breaks, said MP Louis Ng.
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India has no plans to provide menstrual leave
There are no proposals being examined to include such leave in regulations, said India’s Union Minister for Women and Child Development.
More female graduates in Malaysia find employment
The unemployment rate gap with men has been narrowed for a third straight year but differences remain for jobs requiring higher level degrees.
Majority of South Koreans want to prolong working life
The reasons provided by elderly citizens include earning enough for living expenses and wanting to work so long as their health allowed.
More job opportunities for disabled workers in the Philippines
Under the country’s regulations, at least 1% of all positions in government agencies, offices, or corporations should be reserved for PWDs.
Companies in Japan allow employees to postpone retirement
About 25.6% of companies are heeding a government directive to allow employees to voluntarily work until they are 70 years old.
Younger and older bosses disagree on remote working practice
Executives closer to retirement age prefer to manage workers when they can see them in person, which differs from managers in their 30s and 40s.
Malaysia has no plans to introduce menstrual leave
Female employees reportedly do not request for menstrual-related leave due to embarrassment and a fear of being seen as unproductive.
Australians want superannuation to be paid on parental leave
Some 80% respondents to a survey supported the move, indicating clear community support for paying superannuation on parental leave.