Decoding the priorities that will shape the future of work
Day 2 of HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 examined key workforce issues such as skills building, remote work management, leadership and employee wellbeing.
Cambodia government officials call for paid leave days for vaccination
A statement has been issued to all factories and enterprises mandating that workers be given a paid day off in order to get vaccinated.
Taiwan plans to double stimulus funding for COVID-19 support
Selected workers and the self-employed in Taiwan can expect to receive subsidies ranging from US$361 to US$1,083.
China shores up support for MSEs and self-employed
Premier Li Keqiang pledged to extend more support to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and the self-employed on six fronts.
Thailand plans more COVID-19 stimulus packages to save jobs
The measures include assistance to the tourism industry, which has been hit badly by the outbreak, and support to retain jobs at smaller companies.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021: What’s happening on Day 2
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 continues with an in-depth look the key priorities and issues facing HR leaders in 2021.
Key predictions that will define the future of work
Day 1 of HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 featured insightful discussions on topics such as employee engagement and strategic workforce planning.
Japan aims to bolster economy through wage hikes
To encourage the flow of people from urban to regional areas, the government will raise the national average of minimum wages to ¥1,000 per hour.
Malaysian SMEs told to self-enforce MCO SOPs
Businesses have been told to form their own internal audit committees to ensure compliance to the stricter SOPs under the MCO.
India preps COVID-19 stimulus package
The country is reporting almost 200,000 COVID-19 cases daily, causing many local governments to impose curbs to control the spread of the virus.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021: What’s happening on Day 1
Join Asia’s largest HR network to connect, network, discover and share ideas on issues such as HR tech, workforce management and the future of work.
Vietnam’s manufacturing companies pushes for vaccination of workers
Three major manufacturing associations are calling for the vaccination of workers against COVID-19 due to the latter’s vulnerability to infection.
Taiwan legislators propose pandemic leave subsidies for parents
The proposal would allow workers who have to take unpaid leave to take care of their children to apply for the subsidies.
Bringing organisations into the future of work
As organisations look to navigate past the pandemic and into an era of a redesigned workforce, what are the key priorities facing HR leaders?
India allows family members of employees to be vaccinated
Some companies, both in the public and private sector, have already begun lining up its vaccination programme for their staff and family members.
Hong Kong freezes minimum wage amid pandemic woes
The minimum wage in Hong Kong has been frozen for the first time since the Minimum Wage Ordinance came into effect in 2011.
New Zealand increases sick leave from five to 10 days
The New Zealand parliament has passed a bill that will double the number of paid sick leave for employees from five to 10 days.
Private-sector average wages in China rose 5.3% in 2020
The average wages of private-sector urban workers increased by 4,123 yuan (US$640) to 57,727 yuan (US$8,967) annually in 2020, up 5.3% year-on-year.
WFH-related disabilities or deaths in the Philippines now compensable
Employees in the Philippines who are disabled or pass away due to injury-related incidents when working from home will now be compensated.
Hong Kong’s civil service unions back salary freeze for officials
This comes amid fears that the salaries of civil servants could suffer a cut this year as Hong Kong continues to be impacted by the pandemic.
New Zealand launches national framework to assess workplace DEI
The launch of the national framework to measure workplace diversity, equity and inclusion will help organisations make changes to improve.
Deaths due to long work hours prevalent in South-East Asia: WHO
The study, produced jointly by WHO and the International Labour Organisation, showed that most victims (72%) were men, middle-aged or older.
More financial firms in Taiwan move to remote working
The move to remote work comes as an increasingly number of COVID-19 infections are reported in Taiwan.
Harnessing technology to build a future-capable workforce
What is the next big shift in HR Tech, that will allow organisations to successfully build future-capable workforces?
Help for working parents as Singapore schools move to home-based learning
As all schools start full home-based learning (HBL) from today, parents who cannot work from home have to find alternative arrangements.
Japan seeks minimum wage hike as soon as possible
The proposals for higher wages could be reflected in the government’s mid-year policy guidelines, and will provide the basis for its fiscal year budget in 2022.
Prolonged pandemic worsens gender gap in Japan
A Cabinet Office panel has concluded that a prolonged pandemic is likely to cause the gender gap to widen, and urged the government to act.
Singapore raises wage support for F&B sector to 50%
The government will co-pay wages of local employees up to the first S$4,600 of gross monthly wages during the period in which dining-in is prohibited.
Philippine senator seeks to get seniors to be digital-ready for WFH
Senator Grace Poe has urged for educational programmes to help seniors work from home (WFH) instead of leaving their homes during the pandemic.
Paid vaccination leave gains traction among South Korea’s larger firms
CJ Group was the latest to announce a paid vaccination leave for its employees, who can take two days off to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.