Japan’s unemployment rate fell in November
The economy and pandemic resurgence, however, have reportedly led organisations in Japan to be more cautious about hiring.
Xiaomi names new president following leadership changes
William Lu, the current Senior Vice President of Xiaomi, will be promoted to President, replacing Wang Xiang who will be retiring this month.
South Korean internet platform ends remote working policy
Depending on the state of the pandemic in the country, all employees are required to return to the office starting next March.
Remote work still an option for over half of firms in Tokyo
Based on a study by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, 44.5% of teleworkers work remotely three or more days a week on average.
Redesigning EX for 2023? Put purpose at the centre of your plan
Organisations can create a productive and meaningful workplace for employees by developing an experience based on purpose.
Over two million workers in the Philippines receive financial assistance
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) distributed cash and employment assistance totalling PHP8.6 billion to displaced workers.
Malaysia defers minimum wage order for small businesses
The Malaysian government has postponed implementing the RM1,500 (US$339) minimum wage order to 1 July 2023 after consulting stakeholders.
AXA Philippines names Bernardo Serrano López its new CEO
His two-decade journey with the French insurance company deepens as he moves from the Colombia office to the Philippines.
Achieving positive employee wellbeing goes beyond remuneration
As hybrid work continues, firms are encouraged to prioritise the wellbeing of their employees to retain and support their journey towards fulfilling careers.
DOLE issues holiday pay guidelines in the Philippines
The Philippines has different pay policies for special working days, regular holidays, and special non-working days for December 24, 25 and 26.
Customer harassment leaves employees in Japan feeling depressed
Verbal abuse was the most common type of customer harassment, followed by scolding, repeated complaints, and intimidation.
Organisations in Japan plan to hire more new graduates
There will be more opportunities to hire new graduates next spring as Japan gradually recovers from the pandemic.
Workplace giving programmes may help reach philanthropy goals
The Australian government believes more efforts can be made to encourage workplace giving and make it a key component of national philanthropic goals.
The Philippines remains uncertain on wage hike despite inflation
Several labour agencies in the Philippines have been undertaking separate studies to determine if a wage increase should be granted.
More employees in South Korea took parental leave in 2021
Fathers who took parental leave account for 24.1%, up 1.5 percentage points from the previous year, reflecting changes in social norms.
Caterpillar appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer
While taking on the new role, Dr Lou Balmer-Millar will continue as Senior Vice President within the Energy and Transport segment.
Ten key sectors targeted to receive skills training in the Philippines
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) plans to align education requirements with relevant agencies to equip citizens with the skills they need.
Malaysian union urges enactment of revised Employment Act
The Malaysia Trades Union Congress (MTUC) opposes retailers’ request to delay the implementation of changes to Employment Act.
Employees in Taiwan less optimistic about pay raise in 2023
A survey in Taiwan cited a weaker economic growth and employment outlook next year as the reasons for the downbeat sentiment.
Workday names Carl Eschenbach as Co-CEO
Eschenbach will serve as Co-CEO with Aneel Bhusri until January 2024, after which he will assume sole CEO responsibilities.
Changing a negative mood into positive energy at work
Having conflicts at home can leave employees in a bad mood, but they can boost their mental wellbeing by finding connections at the workplace.
Employers in Malaysia can choose not to offer flexible work
Instead of enforcing flexible working hours, the amendments proposed for the revised employment act are aimed at increasing employee productivity.
Fostering a sustainable work culture with a people-centric approach
When employees are constantly striving to take care of one other, an organisation changes for the better, according to Virgin Group’s Holly Branson
Employers in the Philippines reminded to pay 13th-month wages
Failure to do so by December 24 may result in legal consequences, warned the Philippines’ Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE).
Citigroup allows employees to work remotely for final two weeks of 2022
To benefit from this move, employees must already be working remote for a few days a week and must stay in their country of employment.
Malaysia to provide more guidelines on implementation of flexible work
The Malaysia government is collecting feedback from related agencies on the revised act that promotes flexible working hours.
New initiative empowers Singapore firms to develop future leaders
The Singapore Global Executive Programme (SGEP) is designed to nurture a new generation of local organisations and talent.
Tech roles a top career choice for Gen Z graduates in India
Employers who provide the right value proposition to Gen Z employees are more likely to be able to retain them in their first job for more than two years.
More support needed to allow more women to join Malaysia’s workforce
For women to return to work, a care infrastructure needs to be in place to allow them to keep up their commitments at home.
Employees in Melbourne commute less frequently to city for work
Most employees still work two days a week or more from home, the Melbourne CBD Return to Office Survey for December found.