Building the right skills for the future of work
Learning Technologies Asia 2021 will examine how organisations can develop their learning strategies to stay ahead, innovate and grow.
New wage code in India to change salary structures
Employees, especially those with high allowances, are likely to see a major change in their salary structures if the new wage code kicks in from April 1.
Malaysian employers group says retirement age should not be raised
A blanket increase of the retirement age to 65 and beyond could adversely impact the labour market, causing unemployment among younger workers.
China plans to raise retirement age in phases
Under the country’s five-year plan, the retirement age will be raised in a “phased manner”, said China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
Building a future-fit workforce through learning
In a new report, Skillsoft highlights why learning will continue to play a pivotal role in building a future-fit workforce in a new world of work.
Philippine senators call for faster mass inoculation to reduce unemployment
“Joblessness is a result of ‘jablessness’ … Mass inoculation is the cure to mass unemployment,” senate president pro tempore Ralph Recto has said.
A year after lockdown: 5 ways that the world of work has changed for good
A look at HR since businesses sent millions of workers home with little more than a good-luck wave and a laptop.
Philippine government shuns hard lockdown
The government is adopting a “granular” approach instead of hard lockdowns to address a stubbornly high unemployment rate.
Gender equality key to boost Cambodia’s economic output: ADB
Women are more likely to be in vulnerable employment and also more likely to be in the category of unpaid contributing family worker.
More New Zealanders cancelling unemployment benefit
The net number of people getting off the unemployment benefit has increased for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Cambodia trials work-from-home for one week
Prime Minister Hun Sen has issued a directive for all government institutions and the legislative body to adopt work-from-home practices for one week.
Employee Surveys: Dead or Alive?
Josh Bersin, global industry analyst and dean of the Josh Bersin Academy, highlights why organisations should continue to place a priority on creating a wide variety of channels for employee feedback.
Thriving and championing the people agenda in the new now
Through a new webinar series, SAP SuccessFactors will examine how CHROs can drive both workplace digital transformation and employee experience.
Paradigm shift needed to close gender gap in Vietnam’s labour market
The pandemic has not only worsened existing gender inequalities, but also created new ones, said the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Vietnam.
WFH to remain as default as Malaysia loosens movement control restrictions
The government has replaced the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Penang to a conditional MCO (CMCO).
Staggered working hours and remote working encouraged in Singapore
Spreading out commuter crowds on buses and trains during peak hours would help ensure the financial sustainability and efficiency of public transport.
Singapore launches online tool to assess employees’ mental health
The Ministry of Manpower has launched iWorkHealth – a digital tool to identify areas of stress for employees, and on how to deal with them.
Malaysia allocates RM$7 million to accelerate COVID-19 screening for foreign workers
Malaysia allocates RM$7 million to accelerate COVID-19 screening for foreign workers
Vietnam’s labour ministry rejects proposal for raising minimum wage
The labour ministry has vetoed a proposal for hiking the country’s minimum wage this year, saying Vietnam has yet to recover from the pandemic.
Redefining the role of L&D to bring about organisational success
Learning Technologies Asia 2021 will examine how organisations can develop their learning strategies to stay ahead, innovate and grow.
“No vaccination, no work” policy is illegal in the Philippines
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has said a “no vaccination, no work” policy enforced by any company or employer is illegal.
Singapore to raise retirement and re-employment age in 2022
The government also aims to support business transformation, help older workers, and spur the hiring of locals this year.
New Zealand opens new wage subsidy applications
Finance minister Grant Robertson has announced that employers can start to apply for the latest government wage subsidies.
Gender pay gap in Australia drops marginally
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has said the national gender pay gap decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 13.4% in the past six months.
New Zealand unions urge workplaces to adopt safe practices
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) and Business New Zealand (BNZ) have called on workplaces to help the country get through the pandemic safely.
Australian employees given choice to increase working incomes
The Australian government is looking to allow employees to choose between increased take-home pay and higher pension contributions.
Japan adopts new bill for more flexible paternity leave
With the revision, fathers can take leave in two batches, and will receive employment insurance benefits equivalent to 67% of their pre-leave wages.
Workers in India among the most overworked and paid the least: ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has said Indian employees ranked among the highest at being overworked and earned the least.
‘Superpower’ your talent during uncertainty
Rhys Hughes, Regional Vice-President of Sumtotal, highlights why organisations should empower their employees to thrive during uncertainty.
Singapore firms urged to invest in local talent
Investing in local talent and equipping them with skills relevant to a changing economy will help workers thrive and address the tech skills shortage.