The country aims to tap into the Singapore workforce, instead of relaxing its foreign worker policy, says minister.
The year 2021 represents an opportunity for organisations to rethink many of their processes and practices.
Malaysia's leading property developer sees their employees' mental wellbeing as a priority.
HRM Asia talks to some of the leading HR thought leaders on how organisations can make a successful transition into 2021.
With more organisations making remote work permanent, here are a few things to keep in mind, writes HRE's Jen Colletta.
Employers will also be responsible for medical costs and ensuring the welfare of their foreign workers.
The government expects the number to drop further, with the upcoming Lunar New Year boosting domestic demand and businesses.
After a largely difficult and uncertain 2020, HR faces the challenge of reinvigorating employees, as well as helping their organisations develop strategies that will ensure success in 2021.
Australians need to change what, when and how they learn to prepare for the workplace of the future.
Workers who are not vaccinated will not need to have a change of job scope, says health minister.
Employers or employees may now be represented by any person of their choice, excluding lawyers, during dispute processes.
Businesses can force their staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under workplace laws.
The prime minister urged the country’s youth to be prepared for the opportunities that lie ahead as startups grow in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
The revised law would allow fathers to take a total of four weeks off, and give a shorter notice of their leave to their employers.
Some 5.6 trillion won will be used for cash handouts to small businesses, temporary workers or freelancers, and taxi drivers.
The employment rate of university graduates of the class of 2019 fell, while the employment gap between men and women widened.
The wage hike is expected to benefit some 1,558,500 workers, which includes 1,097,700 Taiwanese and 460,800 foreigners.
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has further relaxed rules on a soft loan programme to help SMEs financially.
The new ruling takes effect on March 1, 2021, and will require HR agencies to secure the protection of their candidate’s personal information.
The next tranche of payouts will be in March 2021, for qualifying wage increases in 2020.
The EPFO faces the huge challenge to cover 400 million informal workers.
Businesses that were more affected include service companies, which suffered a 13% drop in bonuses, the largest decline since 2009.
Sexual harassment is a serious issue that needs to be addressed at all work places urgently and sensitively.
Rachele Focardi, a global thought-leader, highlights the importance of intergenerational collaboration.
Younger jobseekers are finding it harder to find openings with the government’s job creation programme.
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has set up the Japan Platform for Migrant Workers towards Responsible and Inclusive Society (JP Mirai) to support foreign workers.
The central government has approved more than 5.2 million claims and disbursed Rs133 billion (US$1.8 billion) to formal sector workers.
In his new book, Dr Bob Aubrey highlights the importance of human development as a professional field.
The management team from Ramada and Days Hotels by Wyndham Singapore shares insights on their organisational approach during the pandemic and beyond.
A new compensation initiative aims to protect gig economy workers injured or killed while working,