The Childcare Policy Alliance (CPA) has urged the government to reform labour laws to boost the birth rate and retain married women in the workforce.
The proportion of Australians working from home had increased from 8% to 40% over the past two year, according to an official review.
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.
The government has been urged to address gender gaps exacerbated by the pandemic when formulating next year’s budget.
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.
Thousands of Australian healthcare workers risk losing their jobs if they opt not to be vaccinated under new government rules.
Both formal and informal workplaces in the country have been encouraged not to discriminate against women and have inclusive company policies.
Current guidelines states that a class should stop in-person activities if one student tests positive for the COVID-19 virus.
As part of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021, the ASEAN Future of Work conference track will examine how to create a more inclusive workforce in the region.
Regulators met with Chinese tech giants to discuss efforts to protect the basic rights of gig workers, following new government guidelines.
Taiwan’s Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce (CNAIC) has asked for the minimum wage for 2022 not to be raised.
Unions have lauded the decision to provide payments to workers over 17 years of age if certain conditions are met.
While the debate rages on in many countries if COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory, all considerations should be people-driven.
The 2022 budget will focus on job and income recovery and provide more targeted assistance to boost socio-economic resilience.
Representatives of 17 national unions have agreed to ask for a US$22.20 increase to the minimum wage for textile, garment and footwear workers for 2022.
Research from Sapient Insights Group highlights emerging trends on HR and workforce planning technology.
With the emergence of the hybrid workforce, organisations have more questions to answer than ever before when it comes to talent management
The issue of recruitment agencies not being able to access governmental wage subsidies is being examined and discussed.
Authorities are looking into the wider use of antigen rapid tests at the workplace and will be establishing further testing guidelines.
A new report by Achievers highlights why an effective and successful workforce starts with employees who feel that they belong.
The Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill of 2021 protects all Australians from workplace sexual harassment.
The Workforce Development Agency (WDA) has stated that employers are not allowed to ask potential hires for proof of COVID vaccination.
The gender wage gap, which measures the rate of men’s average pay to that of women, measured 35.9% in 2020.
Taiwan is deliberating on the minimum wage for 2022, even as some businesses continue to struggle financially because of the pandemic.
Factory owners who employ foreign workers have been advised to set up their own vaccination centres (PPVs) at their work premises.
A survey found that over 43% of companies did not see their level of productivity affected by remote work.
The Progressive Wage Model will be expanded to new sectors such as retail, food services and waste management.
With people at the heart of any organisation, upskilling and reskilling will be key in creating a motivated workforce.
The current guidelines on anti-discrimination at workplaces will be “enshrined” into law, giving the fair employment watchdog more teeth.
Singapore will ramp up the funding of a scheme that helps local workers whose earnings are in the bottom 20%, receiving not more than S$2,300 a month.