Japanese workers see wage increase in August
Although wages levels have been increasing, workers are still making less than they used to as compared to before the pandemic hit.
Australia mandates vaccination for service workers in Northern Territory
Australia’s Northern Territory has made it compulsory for anyone serving the public at work to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cambodia conducts rapid testing for COVID after major holiday
All public and private institutions have begun testing employees and officials for COVID-19 after the recently concluded Pchum Ben festival.
Employee experience reimagined with data and machine learning
An upcoming webinar by Workday and HRM Asia will examine how organisations are managing employee experience in a hybrid work environment.
Japan business association advocates taking on of secondary jobs
The Japan Federation of Employers’ Associations says taking on secondary employment can result in a more productive workforce.
New Zealand employers urge for mandatory vaccine passports
The Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA) is calling on the government to mandate workers to carry digital vaccine passports to enter workplaces.
WFH has helped the middle class during the pandemic: PM Modi
The majority of businesses have had to resort to remote working as India went into a hard lockdown from March last year, shutting for three months.
Business groups in the Philippines call for restrictions on unvaccinated
About 13 business groups have asked the government to restrict the mobility of unvaccinated individuals and to step up mass inoculations.
Auckland businesses urge mandate of “no jab, no job” regulation
Businesses in Auckland are calling for government-mandated vaccination at workplaces amid a lockdown that has lasted seven weeks.
Reinvigorating your workforce to be future-ready
A recent SAP SuccessFactors webinar highlighted how organsiations can successfully deploy technology to upskill and reskill employees.
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.
Malaysia mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for government staff
Malaysia has announced that all medically fit federal government employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
New South Wales makes vaccination compulsory for all healthcare staff
Healthcare staff in New South Wales (NSW) must be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine by September 30, said NSW health minister Brad Hazzard.
Taiwan rights group calls for more paternity leave for expecting fathers
It called on lawmakers to pass proposed amendments to an act that would allow male employees seven days of paid pre-paternity leave.
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.
Workers in Singapore with positive ART test must work from home
If their jobs do not allow them to work from home, then employers must treat the period of absence as paid sick leave, said authorities.
Singapore reverts to work-from-home as default again
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike, work from home (WFH) will be the default for all employees who are able to do so.
China’s Tianjin city to extend paternity leave
Authorities in the city have launched a revision on the local regulations of population and family planning.
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.
Australia’s casual employment law set to kick in end-September
Changes to the Fair Work Act were passed in March, allowing casual staff the right to convert to permanent employment after 12 months of work.
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.
Three steps to upskill and reskill employees
A new report from SumTotal Systems highlights how organisations can take a strategic approach to close skills gaps.
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.
Tripartite bodies in Cambodia promote financial literacy and inclusion
Three organisations have banded together to launch an initiative to enhance financial literacy and inclusion among young entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Leadership development redefined in a digital world
Elisa Vincent, VP of Global Talent Enablement, Skillsoft, shares key insights into what it takes to be a successful business leader today.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021: What’s happening on Day 1
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.
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.