Indonesia looks to bridge existing gender pay gap
The Manpower Ministry is optimistic of closing the wage gap between male and female workers, and to increase the level of female participation at work.
South Korea to use excess tax revenue to support small businesses
Small businesses will be compensated for their incurred losses because of COVID-19 restrictions, although some businesses are exempted from this.
Workers and employers in Ho Chi Minh City receive financial aid
Over VND5,422 billion (US$238 million) has been spent to support employers and employees in the city impacted by the pandemic.
Guidelines for unvaccinated, on-site workers issued in the Philippines
A “no work, no pay” scheme should only serve as a last resort for employers when dealing with their unvaccinated workers.
CHROs paving the way for organisational success
The CHRO Online Series continues December 2 with CHRO Singapore examining the critical roles CHROs play in driving organisational success.
Wage increases in Japan still suppressed by pandemic
A Japanese labour ministry survey has found that the prolonged pandemic is still dampening wage hikes for workers in affected sectors.
Concerns raised over South Korea’s new workplace disaster law
Some 29.2% of foreign investment companies with over 300 employees felt most uneasy about the introduction of the workplace disaster law.
Full vaccination mandated for some workers in New Zealand
Unvaccinated staff in businesses where customers need to show My Vaccine Pass cannot work unless they are fully inoculated against COVID-19.
Taiwan’s unemployment rate hits 6-month low in October
In October, a total of 456,000 people were out of work, down 15,000 from the previous month, as the domestic employment market continues to improve.
Malaysia continues to deliberate on minimum wage
The National Wage Consultative Council (MPGN) is still discussing whether to maintain or increase the minimum wage rate.
People-centric HR management important for the “now of work”
CHRO Malaysia highlighted some of the key challenges facing CHROs today, including placing their people at the heart of all business strategies.
Pay gap widens between regular and non-regular workers in South Korea
The proportion of non-regular workers in the country has also been increasing, rising by 5.5 percentage points from 2017 to 2021.
53.4% of Japan’s workers satisfied with job change
A recent government survey showed that slightly more than half of workers who have changed jobs have found more rewarding careers.
Malaysia helps more than two million workers stay employed
The government has distributed RM19.21 billion (US$4.6 billion) under its Wages Subsidy Programme (PSU) as of October 29.
Japan announces US$490 billion stimulus package
The package has been reported to include cash support for small companies, as well as pay raises for nurses and care workers.
South Korea sees increase in non-regular jobs in 5 major cities
Over the last four years, five major cities outside Seoul have driven the increase in the proportion of non-regular jobs in the country.
Taiwan awards civil servants 4% wage hike
The move is expected to benefit 820,000 military personnel, public school teachers and civil servants, and 200,000 contract workers.
Indonesian government told to act against minimum-wage violators
The government has been urged to strictly monitor the minimum wage implementation and take ‘firm action’ against violators.
Malaysia steps up protection for self-employed and gig workers
From 2022, the bulk of the cost of public insurance costs for the self-employed and gig workers will be paid by the state.
Indonesia sees improvement in job creation
The Central Bureau of Statistics has revealed a year-on-year rise in the number of people in the working population in 2021.
China created 11.33 million jobs in urban areas in first ten months of 2021
China’s surveyed urban unemployment rate averaged 5.1% from January to October this year, as more young people gained employment.
South Korea’s gender pay gap highest in OECD
Out of the 38 members of the OECD, South Korea ranks highest in the pay gap between male and female employees in 2020.
Why EX should be a business priority in 2022
More organisations are recognising the significant role EX can play in attracting, retaining, and developing talent, says Qualtrics.
New Zealand urged to increase minimum wage for essential workers
The Council of Trade Unions’ call to increase the minimum wage to NZ$22.75 is in line with the current living wage.
MSMEs in the Philippines told to ensure payment of 13th month pay
Micro and small businesses are provided with the option to apply for a government loan to pay employees their 13th month salary.
Japanese minister calls for firms with strong earnings to increase salaries
Chairman of the Japan Business Federation also backed the call, encouraging profit-earning firms to increase workers’ wages.
Indonesia’s minimum wage to increase by at least 1.09% in 2022
The final decision on the increase will be decided by the governor of each province, and based on the data published by Statistics Indonesia.
CHROs taking the lead in building the future organisation
CHRO Malaysia, taking place today, will provide key insights into how CHROs can lead their organisations successfully into the future.
Vietnam proposes aid package for employees returning to work
To attract people who have gone back to their hometowns to return to work after lockdown, the government is working on a support package.
Vaccination for on-site workers to be mandated in the Philippines
The new measures will take effect on December 1, and those who choose to be unvaccinated will have to shoulder the cost of COVID-19 tests.