Eco-friendly policies could entice Australian workers back to office
‘Going green’ could bring workers back to the city and create a conducive work environment that improves health and wellbeing.
Thailand to implement moderate minimum wage hike
The minimum daily wage hike this year will not be a sharp one to protect businesses still reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic.
India to educate public officials on gig worker rights
A new programme aims to share information and experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security.
How companies can move beyond traditional compensation strategies
A report from Gartner highlights four compensation strategies organisations can deploy in a competitive talent market.
Taiwan considers more support for working parents
Taiwan’s government has been urged to provide subsidies for parents who miss work due to caregiving responsibilities.
Millions of Australians to see biggest pay increase in years
If implemented, a 4% minimum wage increase will represent the biggest percentage increase in more than 10 years.
Employee welfare crucial to improve population’s health
The workplace is a very important part of people’s social circles, and a natural touchpoint to encourage habit changes, said Singapore’s health minister.
Attracting and retaining talent with a culture of belonging
Achievers Workforce Institute’s 2022 Engagement and Retention Report provides key insights into employee engagement and retention.
Malaysia pushes for menstrual leave policy
The HR Ministry has urged government-linked companies and private firms to implement menstrual leave policies without waiting for legislation.
Philippines backs ILO’s call for safe and healthy working conditions
This comes as work hours globally have fallen in Q1’2022 by 3.8%, as compared to Q4’2019, an equivalent of 112 million full-time jobs.
Employees in Taiwan saw wages rise in 2021
Wages rose in many sectors as revenue grew amid a stable global economy, said the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS).
Empowering employee wellbeing in the new world of work
Achievers Workforce Institute identifies how organisations can understand wellbeing and drive wellness success.
More employees in Singapore received wage increases in 2021
Total wage growth rebounded to pre-pandemic levels as businesses in the country continued their economic recovery.
Four-day workweek trialled in Australia and New Zealand
The four-day workweek has been advocated by some organisations, as a platform that can boost a better work-life balance.
South Korea moves to support long-term growth of SMEs
Working in tandem with the government, the heads of the nation’s five largest conglomerates have pledged their support for SMEs in the country.
Indonesia closes workplace gender gap through tripartite collaboration
The private sector, the government and non-governmental organisations have been urged to improve skills and promote women leadership.
Most South Koreans want women to keep working after childbirth
To address workplace gender inequality, most South Koreans support the return of women to the workforce after childbirth.
Some graduates in Japan struggle to find right job fit
The most common reason new graduates gave for leaving a job within three years was that the “job was not a good match” (40.1%), according to a survey.
Creating a more engaged workforce through reward and recognition
Working with Achievers, Dyson ANZ is reinventing their recognition and reward programme to deliver tangible business results.
Major Japanese businesses offer wage hike of over 2%
A survey, which covered 81 firms with 500 or more workers, found that 26 of the firms had their earnings returned to pre-pandemic levels.
China’s urban employees see average salary grow in 2021
The average salary of China’s urban employees in the non-private sector topped 100,000 yuan (US$14,929) for the first time.
The Great Recognition: Empowering change in the new world of work
A new report by Achievers explores how organisations can create a culture of recognition to drive organisational success.
Select regions in the Philippines to effect minimum wage increase
In Metro Manila, the revised minimum wage rate will be effective June 4, while the new wage rate will take effect on June 5 in Western Visayas.
Sexual harassment victims in South Korea face retaliation
More than eight out of 10 people who reported sexual harassment at the workplace said they suffered from some form of retaliation.
South Korea’s MZ generation prioritises work-life balance
Work-life balance is the most important factor for Korea’s MZ generation (Millennials and Generation Z), according to Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF).
China’s Jiangsu province moves to subsidise maternity leave
Companies in the province would be reimbursed for 50% or 80% of the social insurance paid to women who have a second child or a third child, respectively.
Malaysia raises paternity leave to seven days
Malaysia’s Parliament has amended the Employment Act, which will extend the three-day paternity leave to seven days.
Minimum wage hike expected across regional boards in the Philippines
So far, the wage boards of Metro Manila and Western Visayas have approved the minimum wage hike in various sectors.
A successful flexible work strategy begins by focusing on employees
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 brought Asia’s HR community together to reimagine the future workforce to optimise business impact.
Indonesia pushes for adaptive workers’ protection
This, Indonesia, believes, is a necessary move to protect all stakeholders in meeting the challenges of a changing world of work.