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.
Cultivating a sense of belonging for organisational success
A new report by Achievers highlights why an effective and successful workforce starts with employees who feel that they belong.
Men earn 1.6 times higher wages than women in South Korea
The gender wage gap, which measures the rate of men’s average pay to that of women, measured 35.9% in 2020.
Bill to protect freelancers in the Philippines fast tracked for approval
Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing for a quick approval of a bill to protect freelancers against abuse and exploitation.
Taiwan sees low labour participation rate from older workers
Among Taiwan’s middle-aged and older populations, some 5.74 million people were unemployed last year, citing reasons such as their age.
Indonesia preps more women for work in industrial sector
The Industry Ministry is training more women to master the latest technologies to support innovation and increase productivity in the industrial sector.
Creating an inclusive workplace for the future of work
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will shine a spotlight on how ASEAN countries are working to promote inclusivity in the workplace.
India’s female labour participation fell to 16.1%
Recently released government statistics showed that the employment rate of women dropped to 16.1% in the third quarter last year.
68.1% of older South Koreans want to work till 73
About 68.1% of South Koreans aged between 55 and 79 said they would want to work till an average age of 73, health permitting.
Cambodia records high female labour participation
Marital status is the most important determinant of women’s employment., with those who are married 38% less likely to be in paid employment.
Singapore addresses workplace discrimination
A Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness (TCWF) has been set up to review the framework for workplace fairness in Singapore.
Queensland government urged to look closer into gender inequality
The gender gap persists in more areas other than pay, such as the number of hours worked, highlights QCOSS.