South Korea’s gender pay gap highest in OECD
Out of the 38 members of the OECD, South Korea ranks highest in the pay gap between male and female employees in 2020.
Amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act “falls short”
Although maternity leave has been extended from 60 to 90 days, this is less than the International Labour Organisation’s standard of 98 days.
Malaysia looks into law to protect gig workers
So far, gig workers only receive social protection under the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme under the Social Security Organisation.
Largest business lobby in Japan calls for more female worker support
Keidanren aims to reduce the number of women who are forced to quit their jobs to care for their children or nursing care for their parents.
Japan’s top union leader vows for better worker wages and conditions
Tomoko Yoshino said that gender inequality is also interwoven into Japan’s tax and pension system, and is part of a wider problem on workers’ rights.
Singapore to raise retirement and re-employment ages
The retirement and re-employment ages for employees will be progressively raised under the law to enable older Singaporeans to continue working.
Hong Kong to offer flexible employment for mothers
Chief Executive Carrie Lam noted that it was important to retain mothers in the workforce while offering them better childcare support.
India mulls reclassifying gig workers as employees
Gig and platform workers may be reclassified as employees in a major government policy move amid a changing employment landscape.
Singapore sets up job opportunities in HR for workers with disabilities
The programme will commence in the first quarter of next year, and will support up to 30 training and job opportunities.
Organisations are leaning into learning in a digital world
Benny Ramos, Director, Customer Success, Skillsoft, discusses how learning has played a central role in how organisations react to the pandemic.
Employment of older workers in Singapore rose in 2020
The employment rate of workers aged 55 to 64 has held steady at over 67%, despite the pandemic, says Singapore’s Manpower Minister.
India looks to increase senior citizen employment with jobs portal
It will allow for full-time, part-time, freelance and pro-bono work arrangements, and might include retaining and re-skilling options for older workers.
How leaders can cultivate an agile mindset
A report from Skillsoft gives tips on how organisations can help their leaders develop an agile mindset to help grow the organisation.
Improving the value of DE&I with digital coaching
With more organisations treating DE&I as a priority, CoachHub explains why digital coaching can help to create the best DEI programmes.
South Korea trails behind in women employment
The country was one out of seven other member countries with employment rates of women staying under 60%, according to the OECD.
Building and managing an age-diversified and hybrid workforce
Yvonne Teo, Vice President, HR, Asia Pacific, ADP, highlights how organisations can successfully manage an increasingly diverse workforce.
Malaysia wants to stop discrimination against unvaccinated staff
Employers have been told not to impose mandatory vaccination requirements on their staff or penalise those who opt not to be vaccinated.
Japan’s elderly job agencies see record fall in registrations
The roles offered typically involve short hours, and include tasks like weeding and cleaning that bring in an average monthly pay of less than ¥40,000.
How ASEAN can create an inclusive and engaged workforce
HR Tech Asia Online 2021 drew to a successful conclusion with a closer look at the future of work in South-East Asia.
Redefining HR by creating new employee experiences
Day 2 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 provided key insights into workforce issues such as employee experience, leadership, and hybrid work.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021: What’s happening on Day 3
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 concludes with the ASEAN Future of Work conference track, which puts the spotlight on South-East Asia’s workforce.
HR driving transformation of future-ready workforce
Day 1 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 highlighted how HR leaders can help their organisations prepare themselves for the future.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021: What’s happening on Day 2
Day 2 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will provide key insights into workforce issues such as leadership and hybrid workforces.
Australian union urges government to act on gender inequality in workplace
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called on the government to do more to address the gender gap for women in the workforce.
Singapore to provide more workplace opportunities for women
A white paper with “concrete proposals” to tackle issues concerning women will be presented in Parliament in early 2022.
Building HR’s roadmap for 2022: The journey starts now
Taking place from September 21-23, HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will provide new ideas and key insights to build HR’s roadmap for 2022.
Women’s group in Malaysia calls for 2022 budget to address gender gaps
The government has been urged to address gender gaps exacerbated by the pandemic when formulating next year’s budget.
Oxfam calls for equal access to maternity care in Cambodia
The NGO has called on the government to better align laws and policies in key areas such as maternity leave, as well as cash and medical benefits.
Indonesian companies urged not to discriminate against female workers
Both formal and informal workplaces in the country have been encouraged not to discriminate against women and have inclusive company policies.
New Zealand temp staff unable to access wage subsidy scheme
The issue of recruitment agencies not being able to access governmental wage subsidies is being examined and discussed.