Best HR Tech – Human Resource Information System (Gold)
BIPO is the Gold Winner of the Best HR Tech – Human Resource Information System award at the HRM Readers’ Choice Awards 2021.
Best HR Tech – Payroll Solution (Gold)
Ceridian is the Gold Winner of the Best HR Tech – Payroll Solution award at the HRM Readers’ Choice Awards 2021.
Best Corporate – Training Provider (Gold)
The Marketing Institute of Singapore is the Gold Winner of the Best Corporate – Training Provider award at the HRM Readers’ Choice Awards 2021.
CHROs ready to lead organisational change in 2022
CHRO Singapore, taking place tomorrow, rounds up a successful CHRO Online Series 2021, which addressed the challenges and issues facing CHROs.
India’s first national employment policy to create more jobs
An expert committee has been set up to form a national employment policy that will help sectors with potential to increase mass employment.
Malaysia proposes flexible and shorter work weeks for women
Although flexible working schedules have been implemented since the pandemic outbreak last year, there are no laws governing the matter.
New Zealand provides financial aid for companies with revenue shortfall
The government is granting financial support to help companies transition to the new traffic light system for managing COVID-19.
Cash assistance handed out to displaced workers in the Philippines
Displaced or disadvantaged workers receive an average of 10 to 90 days of work compensation based on the minimum wage.
Malaysia’s employers and unions not expecting “Big Quit”
Group representatives from employers and workers do not foresee a mass resignation of employees in the short term unlike in Europe or the US.
Japan PM hopes businesses can hike wages over 3%
The government approved an economic stimulus package last week, which includes cash handouts and vouchers to lower-income households.
China increases maternity leave to encourage births
Several regions in China have extended maternity leave by at least 30 days, in the latest effort to address record-low birth rates in the country.
Mastering the next stage of EX management
Qualtrics highlights the core competencies needed for organisations to grow and improve their EX programmes.
Australia’s upskilling programme sees over 270,000 sign-ups
JobTrainer provides access for those eligible to free or low-fee courses, preparing workers for fast-growing industries.
Redefining the role of the CHRO in a changing world of work
The CHRO Online Series continues December 2 with CHRO Singapore highlighting how CHROs can help develop human-centric leadership in 2022.
Number of wage workers in South Korea rises in Q2
The number of paid employee jobs rose 3.6% in the second quarter amid signs of the economy’s recovery from the pandemic.
Malaysia supports over 200,000 entrepreneurs
The support provided through a public programme totalled RM7.172 billion, and has exceeded the initial target of supporting 188,345 entrepreneurs.
Japan mulls tax break for companies raising wages
The government is considering granting a tax break for companies which raise salaries of all employees, including new and non-regular workers.
Indonesia mandated to revise job creation law
The government will have to amend parts of the law within two years, or it would be deemed unconstitutional.
China’s Sichuan province takes tough stance on overtime work
Sichuan province conducted a week-long inspection on overtime work and takes “zero tolerance” towards employers who breach labour laws.
Malaysia sees over 462,000 jobseekers employed through public initiatives
A total of 56,000 jobs have been created under MySTEP, the government’s short-term employment programme.
Thailand approves 5-billion-baht soft-loan package to create jobs
The cabinet has given the go-ahead for a soft-loan package worth 5 billion baht (US$150 million) to help create jobs for the unemployed.
Singapore suffered significant employment losses due to COVID-19
By Q3’21, the total number of people employed had fallen by 196,400, of which 113,500 jobs were lost during the circuit breaker period in Q2’21.
Indonesia looks to bridge existing gender pay gap
The Manpower Ministry is optimistic of closing the wage gap between male and female workers, and to increase the level of female participation at work.
South Korea to use excess tax revenue to support small businesses
Small businesses will be compensated for their incurred losses because of COVID-19 restrictions, although some businesses are exempted from this.
Workers and employers in Ho Chi Minh City receive financial aid
Over VND5,422 billion (US$238 million) has been spent to support employers and employees in the city impacted by the pandemic.
Guidelines for unvaccinated, on-site workers issued in the Philippines
A “no work, no pay” scheme should only serve as a last resort for employers when dealing with their unvaccinated workers.
CHROs paving the way for organisational success
The CHRO Online Series continues December 2 with CHRO Singapore examining the critical roles CHROs play in driving organisational success.
Wage increases in Japan still suppressed by pandemic
A Japanese labour ministry survey has found that the prolonged pandemic is still dampening wage hikes for workers in affected sectors.
Concerns raised over South Korea’s new workplace disaster law
Some 29.2% of foreign investment companies with over 300 employees felt most uneasy about the introduction of the workplace disaster law.
Full vaccination mandated for some workers in New Zealand
Unvaccinated staff in businesses where customers need to show My Vaccine Pass cannot work unless they are fully inoculated against COVID-19.