Vietnam’s southern provinces seek to end stay-at-work arrangements
Many companies in the southern part of the country are seeking approval to allow their staff to go back to their own residences.
Taiwan sees fall in furloughed workers in first week of August
This was largely due to the improvement in employment in the F&B, wholesale and retail sectors, based on official data.
Employers to exercise discretion on mandating vaccination: Australian PM
The country will not enact special laws to mandate vaccination, but employers can make inoculation compulsory in high-risk environments.
Reopening of Malaysian businesses depends on risk of COVID-19 infection
Malaysia’s National Security Council is expected to announce the reopening of business sectors on the week of August 9.,
Singapore to allow 50% of staff to return to workplaces from August 19
Up to half of employees will be permitted to return to their workplaces starting August 19 as the country prepares to relax its pandemic restrictions.
Employers should not use government relief funds for workers’ pay
Taiwan’s New Power Party (NPP) has raised the issue of employers using pandemic relief funds to pay their staff’s salaries.
Singapore provides working parents with more benefits
Parents who were previously not eligible for paternity or adoption leave can now qualify for benefits up to S$30,000.
Why post-COVID remote may not be as rosy as you think
Peter Cappelli highlights why organisations need to invest more time into thinking through their work-from-home policies.
New paradigm of talent management driving the future of work
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will highlight how organisations need to rethink talent management strategies as the workplace continues to evolve.
Mandatory vaccination for key-sector workers in Hong Kong
Civil servants, teachers and healthcare workers must get inoculated against COVID-19 or pay for regular testing.
Leading the change: Reinventing the HR experience
SAP SuccessFactors’ SEA HR Connect 2021 virtual event will exemplify ways to build an interconnected business by reinventing HR.
Positive correlations between recognition and key business metrics
Meijer turned to Achievers to implement a formal recognition programme that will recognise and reward team members for their daily contributions.
Singapore addresses workplace discrimination
A Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness (TCWF) has been set up to review the framework for workplace fairness in Singapore.
A continuous learning culture at Maxis key to a future-ready workforce
Maxis explains how it is actively playing a role in building talent for Malaysia, particularly in the key areas of digitalisation and emerging technologies.
Queensland government urged to look closer into gender inequality
The gender gap persists in more areas other than pay, such as the number of hours worked, highlights QCOSS.
Improving employee productivity and wellbeing in a transformed workplace
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will examine how organisations can create a healthy and productive workforce consisting of the best talent.
Singapore businesses told to prepare for life with endemic COVID-19
As Singapore prepares to reopen its economy, businesses must play their part to facilitate this process, says Minister Gan Kim Yong.
Malaysian businesses urged to embrace workplace safety and health
Employers are also advised to set up a dedicated safety department at the workplace and appoint a safety office at the work site.
Vietnam provides aid to pandemic-affected workers
To buffer the impact of pandemic lockdowns, the government has been providing help to workers via its various policies.
NSW approves two-hour vaccine leave for public workers
Flexible working arrangements are also encouraged so that vaccine appointments can be scheduled for about 400,000 workers employed by the state.
Indonesia plans wage subsidies for workers
The Ministry of Manpower is preparing the policy for distribution of the BSU wage subsidy programme for workers in 2021.
DOLE seeks to end endo bill in the Philippines
“End of contract” refers to a highly contested form of contractualisation where workers are hired for not more than five months.
10-day sick leave rule takes effect in New Zealand
The legislation doubling the minimum number of sick leave from five to 10 took effect on Saturday, July 24, for employees in New Zealand.
Two thirds of global workers want to work flexibly post-COVID-19
Only a minority support the views that people would miss their co-workers, be less productive and become burned out by flexible working.
Engaging employees with a future-focused recognition strategy
A new eBook from Achievers explains why an effective employee recognition strategy is critical for business success in a new world of work.
What are the key HR strategies of 2022?
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021’s lineup of HR thought leaders will provide new ideas and key insights to build HR’s roadmap for 2022.
Australian employer groups call for flexibility in workplace laws
Major employer groups have called for revived powers to reduce workers’ hours, stand staff down and direct people to take annual leave.
Vietnam offers interest-free loans for companies to pay salaries
Companies can now apply for interest-free loans to pay furloughed staff and salaries from the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies.
China’s gig economy workers encouraged to form unions
The state labour union voiced out that gig workers should have stronger worker protection and labour rights.
How HR is taking the lead in building the future of work
The role of the CHRO is more critical than ever before, as organsiations continue to build their roadmap for 2022.