Singapore fines companies which breached COVID-19 safety rules
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has fined 42 more companies for not following workplace safety regulations.
Opportunities for gig-working in India rises
India’s lockdown period saw companies adopt a WFH arrangement for their staff, cutting down on staff strength, hiring freelancers and outsourcing tasks.
Only 37% of firms meet Japan government’s push to telecommute
The survey by business lobby Keidanren also found that the number of people commuting to work was reduced by 65%, or around 870,000.
Employers in Singapore urged to adopt hybrid working arrangements
Multi-ministry COVID-19 taskforce co-chair and education minister Lawrence Wong has said a total work-from-home arrangement is “not doable”.
Singapore maintains work-from-home as default option
Under current safe management measures, peak-hour travel on public transport in January has risen by 11%, compared to November 2020.
Teleworking rate in Japan remains low despite government urge
The proportion of teleworkers fell to 22% in mid-January, from 31.5 % in May 2020, when the country was under its first state of emergency.
Japanese politician proposes 4-day work week
Member of the Japan House of Councillors Kuniko Inoguchi is backing a bill that would give workers a four-day work week.
India proposes WFH for manufacturing industry
The government is considering whether some activity under the manufacturing sector should also have the flexibility to work from home (WFH).
Australian companies deploy hybrid work model
Australia’s Commonwealth Bank intends to keep a hybrid model of staff working from the office and home.
Crucial to protect workers’ rights as teleworking becomes the norm: UN
Problems facing workers who work from home and their employers need greater attention, including the rights and risks involved, says the ILO.
Flexi work arrangements can improve employees’ mental health
In Singapore, as more employees head back to the office, giving them more flexibility over work arrangements can boost their mental well-being.
Japan’s education ministry posts job openings at schools for pandemic-hit workers
Corporate workers can now search for jobs at schools in a new section of the education ministry’s website.
Jason Averbook: Why 2021 is the year of ‘Re-‘
The year 2021 represents an opportunity for organisations to rethink many of their processes and practices.
How HR can make a successful shift into 2021
HRM Asia talks to some of the leading HR thought leaders on how organisations can make a successful transition into 2021.
3 tips for managing long-term remote work
With more organisations making remote work permanent, here are a few things to keep in mind, writes HRE’s Jen Colletta.
Japan urges businesses to promote teleworking
The government is requesting companies to cut the number of commuting workers by 70% with alternatives like teleworking.
What are the key concerns for HR in 2021?
After a largely difficult and uncertain 2020, HR faces the challenge of reinvigorating employees, as well as helping their organisations develop strategies that will ensure success in 2021.
Funding from FDI to create high-skilled jobs in Malaysia
The government is partnering international venture capital fund managers to create jobs, said Malaysia’s finance minister.
India proposes work-from-home rules for services sector
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has made the proposal to formalise work from home (WFH) regulations for the services sector in the new year.
Japan: Number of job hoppers drop in market hit by pandemic
The number of workers changing jobs has seen a 6.8% drop in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year.
Delivering positive experiences key for success
The management team from Ramada and Days Hotels by Wyndham Singapore shares insights on their organisational approach during the pandemic and beyond.
South Korean employment impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Financial pressures are forcing Koreans to take on a second job, but even such plans are being thwarted by the pandemic.
Australia: NSW state ends WFH, but most staff still staying away from office
Many workers in New South Wales are opting to continue working from home.
Two Cents: The emergence of the hybrid workforce
Whether organisations decide to return to the workplace or continue remote work in 2021, employees will be the key to success.
Malaysia maintains WFH order in Putrajaya
Those in the management and supervisory posts in conditional movement control order (MCO) areas have been told to continue working from home.
Delhi sets new guidelines for government employees
After allowing half of its staff to work from home last week, the Delhi government is now asking them not to leave the city without permission.
Remote working in India enables companies to hire from smaller cities
Companies now have the option to hire contract staff from Tier 2 and 3 cities as working from home becomes more prevalent and accepted.
Hong Kong govt staff to WFH for the third time this year
Chief executive Carrie Lam has announced sweeping measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, ordering all government employees to work from home (WFH).
India: 50% of Delhi public employees to WFH
From next week, except for senior officials, half of the capital city’s government staff will start to work from home (WFH).
India sets new rules for staggered office hours, night curfews
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has updated its guidelines to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.