Some companies are providing “inflation allowances” to help employees cope with rising consumer prices as labour officials call for more permanent support.
Although it is not mandatory to mask up at workplaces, employees have been encouraged to continue the practice.
A projected salary increase of 4.5% across all industries can be expected for the next two years as companies offer higher wages to attract talent.
This comes as the world is facing uncertainties, from geopolitical tensions to inflationary pressures, which affects the employment market.
Employers are also urged to set clearer policies on flexible work to develop more comprehensive workforce strategies.
If approved and implemented, new tax rules will potentially see lower tax reductions for employees working from home.
Employers and their workers get to decide whether to continue wearing masks at work after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr scrapped the mask mandate.
It identified young employees, workers with children, and non-permanent employees as those who are most vulnerable to inflation.
Nearly one in four HR leaders expect to maintain a 90-100% remote workforce, while half expect to maintain a remote workforce of 50% or more.
For the next 12 months, employees will have the flexibility to choose which day or set of hours is most suitable for them to take off.
Leave should be granted to enable employees to deal with the mental stress that they feel at the workplace, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
A revised law, which comes into effect January 1 next year, forbids the sexual harassment of women and reduces barriers to career advancement.
The Manpower Ministry is still finalising details on workers’ minimum wage in 2023, which will be announced at the end of November this year.
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) is set to issue an advisory to employers regarding the grant of 13th-month pay for private sector workers.
About 83.2% of New Zealand employees say the ability to work from anywhere has made them happier and more productive.
The RiseUp with ServiceNow platform aims to train one million workers, offering over 600 free courses and 18 job-related certification paths.
Tony Tran, Lead People Scientist, Culture Amp, explains why effective performance management can help create happy and productive employees.
As part of the new legislation, flexible work will be made more accessible to employees who are parents or care givers, among others.
Besides facing burnout, some 20% of these employees have also expressed stress related to a lack of learning and development opportunities.
Employee experience and overall business processes are changing as employees embrace remote work post-pandemic.
Remote employees are able to spend more time with their families, sleep better, and experience less stress from commuting to the office.
Flexible schedules can reduce burnout, increase employee engagement and loyalty, and promote business success.
In addition to helping new enterprises grow, e-commerce could raise women’s participation in the workplace, said the World Bank.
The Social Affairs Ministry will be improving training for people with disabilities to widen their access to job opportunities or employment.
The new legislation is intended to support low-paid employees, particularly women, in negotiating better pay packages and working conditions.
Despite the convenience, employees working remotely are concerned about fatigue and isolation, an IR survey finds.
Organised by HRM Asia, the CHRO Series Indonesia is kicking off today at the Shangri-La Hotel in Indonesia.
While companies have witnessed a surge in job applications, it does not necessarily equate to finding the right candidate.
To better protect employees’ mental health and wellbeing, the Senator committee is advocating for new protections for flexible work.
The government plans to enhance its reskilling programmes to better meet the needs of mature and mid-career workers.