Workplace arrangements to be reviewed under Singapore’s Phase 3 opening
Are Singapore companies ready to return to the workplace?
South Korea doles out COVID-19 subsidies to ‘essential workers’
Home care workers and after-school tutors will receive a payout, which will be drawn from a dedicated donations fund.
Two Cents: The emergence of the hybrid workforce
Whether organisations decide to return to the workplace or continue remote work in 2021, employees will be the key to success.
Laid-off workers insured under Socso re-employed in Malaysia
Out of 100,000 employees insured under Socso who have been laid off, about 31% or 30,977 have found new jobs.
Employers in Singapore upskill foreign workers amid labour shortage
Employers may need to upskill or re-skill their foreign workers, especially in sectors where local staff are hard to employ.
Biased evaluation of staff performance can be useful
A research paper posits that workers who are very talented will lose motivation if they are evaluated fairly, because they can outperform with lower effort.
Malaysia maintains WFH order in Putrajaya
Those in the management and supervisory posts in conditional movement control order (MCO) areas have been told to continue working from home.
Hong Kong’s 14-week maternity leave takes effect December 11
The maternity leave pay is to be calculated at four-fifths the daily average of the wages earned by the employee.
Cambodia’s plans to buy vaccine lifts business confidence
The decision to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for the kingdom’s citizens is set to boost business confidence and the prospect of economic recovery.
Country should raise minimum wage, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress
An increase in the retirement age instead, would affect new jobseekers, says MTUC.
Australia: Employers can offer part-timers extra working hours, but not on overtime basis
The change in policy aims to create more flexibility for employers and more hours for employees.
Delhi sets new guidelines for government employees
After allowing half of its staff to work from home last week, the Delhi government is now asking them not to leave the city without permission.
Australian government rolls out new measures to strengthen casual worker rights
The country employs 2.6 million casual workers, with 1.35 million of them working regular shifts.
Taiwan hires fewer workers aged 50 and above
The labour participation rate of people aged 50 and above is found to be significantly lower than that of Japan, South Korea and the US.
Why reskilling and upskilling will be critical to organisational success
Cornerstone OnDemand’s new research highlights the importance of organisations improving the skills of their people in order to face future challenges.
South Korean female workers in non-regular jobs hit record high of 4.09 million
Non-regular jobs include temporary jobs, contract jobs, and other roles with low job security.
South Korea: Govt advises SMEs to prep for shorter working week
The Ministry of Labor and Employment will implement the 52-hour cap on the working week for SMEs as scheduled.
Japan to extend jobs subsidy until February 2021
The subsidy scheme covers part of leave allowances firms pay to furloughed workers, subsidising up to ¥15,000 (US$144) per day.
Hong Kong govt staff to WFH for the third time this year
Chief executive Carrie Lam has announced sweeping measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, ordering all government employees to work from home (WFH).
Building workforce capabilities and resilience for the future
Over 100 CHROs attended CHRO Online Singapore, which shared insights on how organisations can identify workforce capabilities and fostering workplace resilience.
Understanding current and future capability needs in your business
Emma O’Dell, Director of Client Capability, BPP, shares some insights on how organisations can identify capability needs.
India sets new rules for staggered office hours, night curfews
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has updated its guidelines to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Identifiying workforce capabilities and fostering workplace resilience
At CHRO Online Singapore, speakers from BPP, Achievers and ADP will examine the challenges and opportunities facing organisations in 2021.
More training needed to foster productive employment: Malaysia’s Economy Minister
Malaysia has transitioned into an ageing society, where 7% or more of the population are aged 65 and above.
CHRO Online Malaysia: Redefining leadership in a transformed workplace
Over 120 CHROs attended CHRO Online Malaysia, which highlighted the key priorities facing HR and business leaders in 2021.
Singapore prioritises employees’ physical and mental well-being
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will work with employers and building owners to better manage infectious diseases in the workplace.
Philippines: Hiring falls by more than 50%, fierce competition for jobs
COVID-19 has caused hiring in the country to decline by more than 50%, with more applicants vying for the same job.
Taiwan sees fall in number of furloughed workers
This marks an improvement from June’s high number of 31,000, which has fallen as the economic impact of COVID-19 has waned.
CHRO Online Malaysia examines leadership priorities in 2021
Thought leaders like Jason Averbook and Josh Bersin will join speakers from ADP and Microsoft in discussing some of the key challenges facing leaders .
Japan sets up support body for foreign workers
The move by the Japanese government seeks to make the country more attractive for foreigners to work in by taking care of workers’ wellbeing.