Japan has wage pressure under control, says BOJ governor
Haruhiko Kuroda emphasised the need to create a virtuous cycle in which higher wages give households more purchasing power.
Business groups in the Philippines call for restrictions on unvaccinated
About 13 business groups have asked the government to restrict the mobility of unvaccinated individuals and to step up mass inoculations.
Employment of older workers in Singapore rose in 2020
The employment rate of workers aged 55 to 64 has held steady at over 67%, despite the pandemic, says Singapore’s Manpower Minister.
Employers in Cambodia urged to test staff for COVID-19 after public holiday
All employers have been told to test staff for COVID-19 after they return to work after the three-day Pchum Ben holiday or Ancestors’ Day.
Australia under pressure to force firms to repay COVID-19 payout
Some 71% of Australians support companies being forced to repay JobKeeper funds if they did not need it, according to a recent opinion survey.
How digital learning drives talent development and growth
Aaron Laznovsky, Senior Principal Product Manager, Talent Management, SumTotal Systems, provides tips on overcoming talent management challenges.
Malaysia’s wage subsidies saved 2.9 million jobs to date
The allocation of RM18 billion (US$4.3 billion) in wage subsidies has helped 2.9 million workers in the country keep their jobs so far, reports HR minister.
India looks to increase senior citizen employment with jobs portal
It will allow for full-time, part-time, freelance and pro-bono work arrangements, and might include retaining and re-skilling options for older workers.
Workers in HCM City to benefit from unemployment insurance allowances
About three million workers in Ho Chi Minh City stand to gain from the unemployment insurance fund with total allowances of about VND6 trillion.
How leaders can cultivate an agile mindset
A report from Skillsoft gives tips on how organisations can help their leaders develop an agile mindset to help grow the organisation.
Australia’s casual workers hit hard by COVID-19 lockdowns
From May to August, there was a loss of 175,000 casual jobs, which represented 72% of all the jobs lost across the labour market.
Auckland businesses urge mandate of “no jab, no job” regulation
Businesses in Auckland are calling for government-mandated vaccination at workplaces amid a lockdown that has lasted seven weeks.
Malaysia houses skills training under Human Resource Ministry
Training programmes should also be focused based on the skills needed in a particular area, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Japan sees first drop in job availability in four months
The country’s job availability fell for the first time in four months in August as the government expanded the state of emergency over more regions.
Brunei doles out financial support to retrenched, furloughed workers
The new support measures are aimed at helping struggling individuals and businesses stay afloat amid extended COVID-19 restrictions.
Reinvigorating your workforce to be future-ready
A recent SAP SuccessFactors webinar highlighted how organsiations can successfully deploy technology to upskill and reskill employees.
Vietnam steps up urban employment drive
The Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has set a target of bringing a million workers back to being employed by the end of 2021.
Taiwan likely to increase minimum wage next year
The Minister of Economic Affairs has thrown her support behind an increase in the minimum wage, ahead of a final decision on October 8.
Thailand budgets US$1.3 billion job support for small businesses
The country’s planning agency is launching a 45.4-billion-baht (US$1.4-billion) stimulus package to help small businesses keep jobs.
Chinese cities offer longer parental leave to promote better family life
In Jiangxi, parents will be entitled to marital leave for 15 days, in addition to the national holidays, while in Anhui, marital leave is being extended by three days.
Improving the value of DE&I with digital coaching
With more organisations treating DE&I as a priority, CoachHub explains why digital coaching can help to create the best DEI programmes.
Malaysia mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for government staff
Malaysia has announced that all medically fit federal government employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
New Zealand to roll out fourth wage subsidy package
The subsidies will be available to companies country-wide that experience or expect a 40% fall in revenue during the fortnight to October 11.
New South Wales makes vaccination compulsory for all healthcare staff
Healthcare staff in New South Wales (NSW) must be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine by September 30, said NSW health minister Brad Hazzard.
Taiwan rights group calls for more paternity leave for expecting fathers
It called on lawmakers to pass proposed amendments to an act that would allow male employees seven days of paid pre-paternity leave.
Vietnam to support pandemic-hit workers and employers
The government will provide financial aid to pandemic-hit workers and employers, drawing from the unemployment insurance fund.
South Korea trails behind in women employment
The country was one out of seven other member countries with employment rates of women staying under 60%, according to the OECD.
Australian employers get wage subsidies for apprentices
The government is expanding wage subsidies for businesses which employ apprentices into the latter’s second and third years.
Cambodia raises minimum wage for textiles and footwear workers
The amount is less than the US$12 hike sought for by major worker unions, and has been opposed by the Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia.
Building and managing an age-diversified and hybrid workforce
Yvonne Teo, Vice President, HR, Asia Pacific, ADP, highlights how organisations can successfully manage an increasingly diverse workforce.