Australian federal public service urged to extend parental leave entitlements
Employees who experience miscarriage or still birth should also be provided with paid leave, said the Community and Public Sector Union.
Singapore provides reskilling opportunities for older workers
Most of the people who have difficulty obtaining jobs are typically in their 50s and 60s and have educational qualifications below a diploma.
Japan to focus on flexible working in upcoming labour talks
The Japanese Trade Union Confederation wants businesses to define workplace rules related to the eligibility for remote work.
Malaysia urges firms to return to WFH arrangements
The health ministry noted that the current infectious rate of COVID-19 in the country is higher, and most likely caused by the Omicron variant.
New Zealand urges businesses to let employees work from home
As Omicron cases increase, the country’s biggest businesses and government departments have been encouraged to let their staff work from home.
Bersin: It’s time to rethink how we approach change
Josh Bersin explains why the most important shift to successfully adapt to change is in mindset, and highlights how organisations can gain change agility.
DOLE urged to probe red-tagging and harassment in the Philippines
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has urged the Philippine government to better address trade union rights violations in the country.
Transforming work culture to empower and engage employees
Ramada and Day Hotels by Wyndham Singapore is one organisation that has benefitted from IHRP’s Digital Transformation Playbook.
How organisations can win the talent war in 2022
In a new world of work, organisations need to think beyond just monetary rewards if they are to attract and retain the best talent.
New Zealand to raise minimum wage to NZ$21.20 from April
The move is designed to strike the right balance between retaining the standard of living for low-wage workers and meeting the needs of businesses.
3 ways to turn the Great Resignation into a Great Retention moment
Besides offering attractive salaries and wages, how else can organisations retain employees when there is a shortage of talent?
Lifelong learning key for success of hybrid work
Peter Kokkinos, VP For Asia Pacific Udemy Business, highlights how organisations can grow in a hybrid world of work.
Singapore companies urged to have business continuity plans in place
Businesses should have procedures for staff to work longer hours to cover the work of their colleagues as Omicron cases rise, said a tripartite advisory.
Bill for “right to disconnect” filed in the Philippines
If House Bill 10717 is enacted, it could be against the law for employers to contact their staff outside working hours.
The three biggest questions HR leaders will face in 2022
Achievers’ Matt Seadon shares the biggest questions that HR leaders will have to tackle in 2022 as they shape and redefine the post-pandemic workplace
Hybrid work will be default for Singapore’s public employees
Hybrid working would likely become a permanent feature of the public sector workforce, according to the Office of the Clerk of Parliament.
Indonesian companies should not use minimum wage as effective wage
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah has said the widespread practice of companies using minimum wage as the effective wage needs to be addressed
Employees in Malaysia promised fair maternity leave and allowance
Following complaints of ambiguity, the Women’s Aid Organisation said it sought clarification from Malaysia’s human resource ministry.
Hong Kong allows public officials to WFH amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Many public employees are expected to work remotely as some government departments may temporarily cut back on some services.
4 steps to accelerate digital transformation in 2022
Whichever stage of the digital transformation journey your organisation is on, progress is expected to accelerate in 2022, writes Laurence Smith.
Indonesia told to adopt more flexible WFH policy
Amid a spike in Omicron transmission, the WFH policy needs to be implemented with more flexibility, says the Labour Institute Indonesia.
5-day paid pandemic leave proposed in the Philippines
Sen. Leila De Lima has called on Congress to pass a law that mandates paid leave of five days for workers who contract COVID-19.
Bill to protect workers’ rest hours proposed in the Philippines
The proposed bill will penalise employers who intrude on workers’ “rest hours” and to prevent tasks and meetings from encroaching on personal time.
Taiwan increases maternity and paternity leave
The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has increased paid parental leave and implemented other family-friendly policies with immediate effect.
Employers urged to grant paid quarantine leave in the Philippines
Employers are encouraged to grant paid leave for workers who have contracted COVID-19 and need to be quarantined.
Ushering in the new era of the hybrid workforce
With 2022 likely to be the year of hybrid work, organisations need to develop and introduce effective hybrid work strategies and policies.
Mapping the business transformation roadmap for Singapore’s F&B industry
The IHRP Playbook for Food Services highlights key human capital strategies and solutions adopted by companies in Singapore.
Japan minister encourages businesses to telework
The goal of teleworking is to maintain the same level of socio-economic activities in a time when rapid spread of COVID-19 is expected.
Indonesia’s manpower minister urges for gender equality at work
Women should be given equal employment opportunities in Indonesia, said Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah.
Success of flexible working depends on both workers and firms
Employers in Singapore have also been urged to clearly communicate their expectations upfront and manage appraisals fairly based on work outcomes.