The central government has approved more than 5.2 million claims and disbursed Rs133 billion (US$1.8 billion) to formal sector workers.
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,
Many workers in New South Wales are opting to continue working from home.
Are Singapore companies ready to return to the workplace?
Home care workers and after-school tutors will receive a payout, which will be drawn from a dedicated donations fund.
Those in the management and supervisory posts in conditional movement control order (MCO) areas have been told to continue working from home.
The maternity leave pay is to be calculated at four-fifths the daily average of the wages earned by the employee.
The decision to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for the kingdom’s citizens is set to boost business confidence and the prospect of economic recovery.
Amendments to various employment acts were made after the country’s delivery workers died due to overwork.
An increase in the retirement age instead, would affect new jobseekers, says MTUC.
The change in policy aims to create more flexibility for employers and more hours for 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.
The Ministry of Labour has set new risk-management rules to contain the pandemic in factories and businesses after a surge of cases on November 28th.
The employment rate of residents aged 25 to 64, the bulk of whom are in their prime working age, fell to 80.3% from 80.8% in 2019.
Cornerstone OnDemand’s new research highlights the importance of organisations improving the skills of their people in order to face future challenges.
The Justice Ministry is relaxing work restrictions for foreigners, either as students or on other visa statuses, who are stuck in the country.
Non-regular jobs include temporary jobs, contract jobs, and other roles with low job security.
The subsidy scheme covers part of leave allowances firms pay to furloughed workers, subsidising up to ¥15,000 (US$144) per day.
Chief executive Carrie Lam has announced sweeping measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, ordering all government employees to work from home (WFH).
Over 100 CHROs attended CHRO Online Singapore, which shared insights on how organisations can identify workforce capabilities and fostering workplace resilience.
The Public Service Division (PSD) has announced that civil servants will not get any year-end bonus.
From December 1, the HR Ministry will carry out targeted COVID-19 screening for foreign workers in zones with a high occurrence of cases.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has updated its guidelines to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At CHRO Online Singapore, speakers from BPP, Achievers and ADP will examine the challenges and opportunities facing organisations in 2021.
Malaysia has transitioned into an ageing society, where 7% or more of the population are aged 65 and above.
The HK$5,000 (US$645) handout will only cover residents such as freelancers, taxi drivers, and the self-employed.
Over 120 CHROs attended CHRO Online Malaysia, which highlighted the key priorities facing HR and business leaders in 2021.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will work with employers and building owners to better manage infectious diseases in the workplace.
Sectors like aviation, tourism and entertainment will remain in “suspended animation for some time to come."
