Malaysians urged to keep up with digital tech
Malaysians must equip themselves with the right knowledge and relevant skill sets in digital technology to stay relevant.
Employment rate for Japan’s fresh graduates in 2021 falls again
The number of fresh graduates who landed jobs fell to 432,790, with employment offers declining in some sectors due to the spread of COVID-19.
Indonesia to boost empowerment of women
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has outlined three main conditions that must be met to bolster the empowerment of Indonesian women.
Australia pumps A$252.5 million into digital economy
The government plans to consult with industry, as well as the education and training sectors on ways to meet the country’s digital needs.
17,202 Cambodians seeking employment
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said that out of the 17,202 people searching for employment, 4,753 people were able to secure jobs.
Taiwan’s unemployment rate falls to 3.66% in November
The number of first-time jobseekers and workers who quit their jobs fell by 4,000 over the same period, as Taiwan’s economy continues to recover.
Unemployment rate fell to 2.6% in November in South Korea
The jobless rate was 2.6% in November, down 0.8 percentage point year-on-year. The rate was 3.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Future of remote work will depend on nature of industry and job role
The cost savings of remote working are attractive as employers do not have to pay rent for office space, building utilities, and compensation for transport.
Japan PM urges companies to increase wages next year
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he would do everything possible to create an environment for firms to raise wages.
Singapore extends COVID-19 recovery grant to December 31 next year
Applicants who did not receive support under the grant this year can receive up to three tranches in 2022 should they meet the requirements.
Your 2021 scorecard on digital transformation
How has your organisation fared in terms of digital transformation efforts in 2021, and what can be improved?
More Australian professionals resigning for jobs with better pay
Professionals who have postponed their career moves during the pandemic are now quitting their jobs for better-paid ones.
Hong Kong’s unemployment improves in September-November quarter
Across most sectors, the unemployment rates fell in the September-November quarter as compared with the preceding three month period.
China moves to reduce workplace gender discrimination
Under new regulations, employers cannot ask female job applicants if they intend to get married or pregnant, or to make them take pregnancy tests.
Singapore doles out over S$400 million under Jobs Support Scheme
Supporting the wages of over 380,000 local workers, this brings the total amount of JSS support to over S$28 billion since the scheme was introduced.
Retaining talent begins with understanding what employees want
If managed well, organisations can transform the ‘Great Resignation’ to the ‘Great Attraction’, attracting and retaining the best talent.
Returning to the workplace with confidence
Microsoft’s Return to Workplace solution is helping to create a safe and productive work environment in a resilient and digitally inclusive Singapore.
India likely to implement 4-day work week
If the country’s new labour codes are implemented, there is a likelihood that workers in India may be able to enjoy a four-day work week in FY2022-2023.
Women and youth found to bear brunt of job losses amid pandemic
These workers were more likely to lose their jobs because they dominated sectors that were hard-hit, like hotels and restaurants, wholesale, and retail.
Businesses increase hiring as economy reopens in the Philippines
The employment outlook index is 24.5% for the first quarter of next year compared to the previous quarter’s 6.2%.
Japan enacts additional budget to fund economic recovery package
To cover most of the supplementary budget, the government will have to issue new bonds worth 22.1 trillion yen by March 2021.
5 keys to innovating like Apple, Cirque du Soleil, and Google
Dr C J Meadows, Director, The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center at SP Jain School of Global Management, identifies keys to innovation.
Jakarta increases provincial minimum wage for 2022
The provincial minimum wage of Jakarta has been raised by 5.1% to IDR4.6 million for 2022, according to Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan.
China aims for one million innovative SMEs by 2025
It also aims to cultivate 10,000 “little giant” firms, or smaller businesses still in their early stage of development that focus on high-end technologies.
Thailand launches 2nd phase of job retention programme for SMEs
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can now register for the second phase of the recently announced Job Retention SME programme.
Workers find WFH beneficial to wellbeing and performance
The ideal amount of telework is two to three days in a week, an allocation optimal to balance the benefits and costs of remote working.
Driving better business outcomes and employee engagement with DEI
Sophie Guerin, Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, APAC, Johnson & Johnson, highlights how organisations can embrace and integrate DEI.
Majority of South Korean businesses opt for WFH even after pandemic
About 75.2% of businesses said they plan to either continue remote-work policies at the current level or partially downscale it when the pandemic ends.
Hiring incentives help retain local workers in Malaysia
As of December 3, some 15,097 employers and 116,316 employees have received PenjanaKerjaya 1.0 benefits worth RM639.3 million.
Indonesia aims to distribute wage subsidies by year end
The Ministry of Manpower is aiming to finish distributing the Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU) to 1.7 million beneficiaries by the end of 2021.