Redefining HR by creating new employee experiences
Day 2 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 provided key insights into workforce issues such as employee experience, leadership, and hybrid work.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021: What’s happening on Day 3
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 concludes with the ASEAN Future of Work conference track, which puts the spotlight on South-East Asia’s workforce.
Over half of pandemic aid disbursed in Malaysia
51% of the RM490 billion (US$116.93 billion) allocated under the eight pandemic stimulus packages has been disbursed so far.
OECD urges Australia to increase unemployment benefits
It expects that strict lockdowns in New South Wales and Victoria state are likely to see the national economy shrink over the September quarter.
Hong Kong extends loan programmes for businesses
The schemes have so far granted a total of HK$170 billion (US$21.8 billion) in loans to 67,000 applicants, which include 41,600 companies.
HR driving transformation of future-ready workforce
Day 1 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 highlighted how HR leaders can help their organisations prepare themselves for the future.
Australian union urges government to act on gender inequality in workplace
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called on the government to do more to address the gender gap for women in the workforce.
Singapore doles out S$900 million in wage support
The payouts are expected to benefit over 43,900 employers in Singapore to support the wages of more than 570,000 local employees.
Tripartite bodies in Cambodia promote financial literacy and inclusion
Three organisations have banded together to launch an initiative to enhance financial literacy and inclusion among young entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Over two million workers die from workplace related causes: UN agencies
19 occupational risk factors identified included long working hours, and workplace exposure to air pollution, asthmagens, carcinogens and noise.
Singapore to provide more workplace opportunities for women
A white paper with “concrete proposals” to tackle issues concerning women will be presented in Parliament in early 2022.
Malaysia to roll out RM500 million support for SMEs
Commencing from September 21, the disbursement will be rolled out twice, once in September and another in November.
Calls for Taiwan to amend labour law to increase birth rate
The Childcare Policy Alliance (CPA) has urged the government to reform labour laws to boost the birth rate and retain married women in the workforce.
Building HR’s roadmap for 2022: The journey starts now
Taking place from September 21-23, HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will provide new ideas and key insights to build HR’s roadmap for 2022.
Women’s group in Malaysia calls for 2022 budget to address gender gaps
The government has been urged to address gender gaps exacerbated by the pandemic when formulating next year’s budget.
Oxfam calls for equal access to maternity care in Cambodia
The NGO has called on the government to better align laws and policies in key areas such as maternity leave, as well as cash and medical benefits.
Singapore looks into more protection for gig workers
An advisory committee expects to provide recommendations that require legislative change by the second half of next year.
Cambodia holds talks on minimum wage
Negotiations on next year’s minimum wage for workers in the garment, textile and footwear sectors are underway.
All healthcare staff in Victoria state mandated to get COVID-19 vaccination
Thousands of Australian healthcare workers risk losing their jobs if they opt not to be vaccinated under new government rules.
Indonesian companies urged not to discriminate against female workers
Both formal and informal workplaces in the country have been encouraged not to discriminate against women and have inclusive company policies.
Union in Taiwan wants subsidised childcare leave for parents
Current guidelines states that a class should stop in-person activities if one student tests positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Shaping the future of work in ASEAN
As part of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021, the ASEAN Future of Work conference track will examine how to create a more inclusive workforce in the region.
Malaysia’s 2022 budget should include measures to help SMEs recover
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged help to be provided for SMEs in next year’s budget to enable employers to create more jobs.
SME business sentiment in Hong Kong improves
The improved business sentiment has been attributed to the global economic recovery and the improved local COVID-19 situation.
Facebook group in Australia opposes job posts requiring jabs
A Facebook group “Jobs Without Jabs Australia” with 20,000 members is opposing the vaccination requirement for jobs.
Almost half of South Korean listed firms cut workforce in H1’21
The proportion of listed companies that performed job cuts was down 51.4% from a year earlier, riding on expectations for an economic recovery.
China urges tech firms to protect gig worker rights
Regulators met with Chinese tech giants to discuss efforts to protect the basic rights of gig workers, following new government guidelines.
Clusters at Japanese workplaces due to inadequate anti-COVID measures
Japan’s health ministry has found that clusters at workplaces were due to insufficient anti-COVID measures.
New Zealand doles out additional payments to support businesses
To qualify, companies must suffer at least a 30% fall in revenue over seven days as a result of being under alert level 2 or higher.
Leader of business groups opposes raising minimum wage in Taiwan
Taiwan’s Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce (CNAIC) has asked for the minimum wage for 2022 not to be raised.