Indonesian businesses object to proposed increase in parental leave
The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) has objected to new fathers being entitled to paternity leave for a maximum of 40 days.
Change work for good: Redefining the workforce experience
As the way we work continue to change and evolve, organisations are looking for more ways to build an interconnected and future-ready workforce.
Supporting the empowerment of women in the workforce
The B20 Women in Business Action Council (WiBAC) has drafted three strategies to expedite the involvement of women in the global economy.
India considers paternity leave extension
The National Commission for Women has reviewed and analysed legislation affecting women, and recommended amendments to meet shortcomings.
Malaysia makes amendments to Employment Act
Taking effect on September 1, these include the extension of maternity leave and readjusting the maximum weekly hours of work.
Indonesia provides more support for working mothers
A proposed Bill on Maternal and Child Welfare will provide working mothers with more benefits and help develop a better generation of human resources.
Parental leave increases in New Zealand
From July 1, new parents will get additional paid parental leave entitlements that will result in up to NZ$40 (US$25) extra a week.
More women in Singapore return to the workplace
While the number of female workers has continued to rise, about 260,000 women aged 25 to 64 remain outside the labour force.
Companies in Japan reluctant to provide lengthy parental leave
There is a large gap between the length of paternal leave employers think is appropriate and that which male employees want to take.
Building workforce resiliency key for Singapore
It is essential to attract the right foreign workforce who will bring in the skills to complement the local workforce, said the Manpower Minister.
Japan to increase investment in human resources
The Cabinet has approved the first annual fiscal and economic policy blueprint that pledges aggressive investment in human resources.
More Australian employers certified “family inclusive”
Of the 70 employers that have achieved the Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW) certification, 70% are providing gender equal access to paid parental leave.
Taiwan considers more support for working parents
Taiwan’s government has been urged to provide subsidies for parents who miss work due to caregiving responsibilities.
Japan to mandate firms with over 300 workers to disclose gender pay gap
Companies will not have to publish how much their workers earn, only the difference in wages between male and female workers.
Malaysia pushes for menstrual leave policy
The HR Ministry has urged government-linked companies and private firms to implement menstrual leave policies without waiting for legislation.
Central body tasked with narrowing gender inequality in Japan
The government has initiated a plan to establish an organisation to serve as the national central body for regional gender equality centres.
Indonesia closes workplace gender gap through tripartite collaboration
The private sector, the government and non-governmental organisations have been urged to improve skills and promote women leadership.
Japan to double budget for childcare support
Measures being considered to support the budget include companies and workers paying premiums to a child insurance system.
Adopting a skills-based approach to define job fit and competencies
A tight labour market is prompting the upskill and reskill of employees to meet manpower needs, and is providing more opportunities for jobseekers.
What the growing focus on ESG issues means for CHROS
CHROs are being called on to play a greater role than ever in addressing ESG issues, including the risks and opportunities for employers.
Most South Koreans want women to keep working after childbirth
To address workplace gender inequality, most South Koreans support the return of women to the workforce after childbirth.
Indonesia urges for support for women SME entrepreneurs
Support is planned for female small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs who require financial and competency advancement to develop.
China’s Jiangsu province moves to subsidise maternity leave
Companies in the province would be reimbursed for 50% or 80% of the social insurance paid to women who have a second child or a third child, respectively.
Malaysia raises paternity leave to seven days
Malaysia’s Parliament has amended the Employment Act, which will extend the three-day paternity leave to seven days.
China focuses on creating jobs for disabled workers
Central departments are also looking towards alleviating job market discrimination for people with disabilities.
A successful flexible work strategy begins by focusing on employees
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 brought Asia’s HR community together to reimagine the future workforce to optimise business impact.
Financial firms in Japan mandated to publish ratio of women in senior roles
The new regulation, expected to be mandatory from April next year, will affect some 4,000 listed businesses in the country.
Flexible working shaping the future of work in ASEAN
The ASEAN Future of Work conference examined the major shifts affecting the future of work in South-East Asia, including flexible work.
Vietnam strives to promote women’s economic empowerment
WeEmpowerAsia has launched 15 e-learning courses on business management and leadership skills for women, with 7,700 women receiving the training.
Addressing employee needs critical for sustained organisational growth
Moving to the virtual platform, HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 highlights why an organisation’s people are key to long-term success.