Workplaces should have more lactation rooms so that working mothers can have paid nursing breaks, said MP Louis Ng.
In a constantly changing world of work, employee experience is key to building an interconnected and future-ready workforce.
There are no proposals being examined to include such leave in regulations, said India’s Union Minister for Women and Child Development.
The unemployment rate gap with men has been narrowed for a third straight year but differences remain for jobs requiring higher level degrees.
The reasons provided by elderly citizens include earning enough for living expenses and wanting to work so long as their health allowed.
Under the country’s regulations, at least 1% of all positions in government agencies, offices, or corporations should be reserved for PWDs.
About 25.6% of companies are heeding a government directive to allow employees to voluntarily work until they are 70 years old.
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.
Female employees reportedly do not request for menstrual-related leave due to embarrassment and a fear of being seen as unproductive.
Some 80% respondents to a survey supported the move, indicating clear community support for paying superannuation on parental leave.
From September 1, the cost of the 90-day maternity leave would be fully borne by employers in Malaysia, without government support.
The Ministry of Human Resources is working with several big companies to help provide employment opportunities for workers in this group.
The government has urged all workplaces with 100 or more women employees to install lactation rooms to support breastfeeding mothers.
About 13.8% of working age people living in Victoria have taken gig work with such platforms, and 7.4% are currently doing so.
The Structured Career Planning guidebook gives employers a framework to implement a process to engage staff on career and skills development.
Stephen Koss, EY Asia-Pacific Workforce Advisory Leader, provides tips for creating a multi-faceted approach to hiring and talent sourcing.
Research has shown that parental care leads to better developmental outcomes, which is key for success in school, the workplace and larger community.
New regulations aim to serve the rights of workers, foster new skills, support startups, and ensure healthy and balanced development in the job market.
Last year, only 53.4% (1 million) of working-aged people with disability participated in the labour force, according to a new survey.
The number of employed increased for the 16th consecutive month, with the tally for June climbing by more than 800,000 on-year.
According to a World Economic Forum report, Japan has the largest gender gap in East Asia and Pacific, with women unrepresented in the workforce.
This includes legally mandating all data-collecting institutions to analyse and publish gender-disaggregated statistics to reduce gender inequality.
The top reasons for wanting to remain employed are to stay active, have a sense of purpose, maintain social connections, and save up for old age.
Yvonne Teo, Vice-President, HR, Asia-Pacific, ADP, discusses how HR can lead a new generation of Gen Z employees in the workplace.
Sufficient leave would help mothers spend more time to stimulate their children, which can support the child’s growth and development, says Kemenko PMK.
Currently, the primary caregiver in a relationship receives 18 weeks of paid leave at the minimum wage, while fathers receive just two weeks of paid leave.
The government is supporting MSMEs led by women by providing easier access to funding for both capital and product development.
Employers can tap a huge labour force that includes women and university students not able to work full time, says former minister.
Australian women are more educated and qualified than men, but are under-represented in leadership positions and workforce participation.
The government hopes that the change in terms would promote gender inclusivity and encourage gender-neutral language.
