Malaysian government asked to delay amendments to employment act
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) cited economic reasons for delaying the implementation of the employment act amendments.
Adopting a people-centric approach to performance management
Dr Joel Davies, Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp, explains how organisations can adopt a people-centric approach to performance management.
Six-day workweek unattractive to talents in India
Executive talents prefer a five-day workweek for office roles, instead of a long five-and-a-half or six-day workweek.
New Zealand records increase in weekly earnings
There were also more full-time workers and fewer part-time workers, with the latter stemming from a decrease of women workers in part-time jobs.
Singapore aims to hire more working-age persons with disabilities
The republic is targeting to have 40% of working-age persons with disabilities (PWDs) employed by 2030, up from about 30% between 2020 and 2021.
Taiwan trade group pushes for minimum wage hike cap
A larger increase might prompt companies to pass additional costs onto consumers, thus driving up prices.
Why a modern HR mindset is key to future-proofing businesses
Accenture’s Gaston Carrion explains why leaders must begin to embrace a modern HR mindset and identifies the five pillars of modern HR.
CHRO Series Indonesia: Putting HR strategy into action with impact
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Indonesia will return for its 7th edition on October 20 this year at Shangri-La in Jakarta.
Women’s job opportunities key focus of Australia’s job summit
Growing economic productivity, boosting wages and removing barriers to employment are among other topics that will be highlighted.
Indonesia outlines recommendations for developing tomorrow’s workforce
To produce human resources that are relevant to industrial dynamics, educational curricula that focus on practical skills are imperative.
Profit growth at Japanese firms unlikely to translate to wage hike
Businesses are hesitant to raise wages amid the global economic outlook and increased risk of a global recession.
Redefining employee engagement with BI WORLDWIDE
Omar Hadoui, Managing Director, APAC, BI WORLDWIDE, discusses the modern rules of employee engagement to support talent retention.
Flexible work arrangements a priority to jobseekers in Singapore
Employees are also looking for jobs that align with their aspirations and lifestyle to create a more meaningful work purpose.
Majority of Australian firms do not mandate office presence
Over half of HR professionals surveyed expected that remote working arrangements would remain unchanged over the next two years.
Employers should have option of retaining retirees in the Philippines
The hiring and retaining of workers past retirement age should not be mandated and instead be left to the discretion of employers.
Why a successful organisation needs satisfied employees
Gerald Pang, Director, Solution Consulting, Employee Experience, APJ, ServiceNow, shares how to create more meaningful employee experiences.
More young South Koreans take up flexible jobs
They like the flexibility to choose their working hours and enjoy the freedom from corporate culture and relationships.
Succession planning: The secret ingredient to retain top talent
Rob Squires, Vice President and Head of Sales for Asia and Japan, Ceridian, highlights how organisations can leverage technology to prioritise succession planning.
More Apple employees returning to the office
Beginning September 5, a mandatory three-day work policy will see employees return on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a regular third day.
Chinese city facilitates return to work for moms
The Zhongshan city government in Guangdong province has introduced a series of incentives to support “working moms” reentering the workforce.
Indonesia backs tech adoption by MSMEs
Digital transformation is critical for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia to improve efficiency and business development.
Malaysia urged to delay implementing reduced working hours
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to postpone the reduction in weekly working hours.
Lawmaker pushes for unemployment insurance in the Philippines
A new bill seeks to protect workers who have been laid off by providing assistance during periods of unemployment.
How organisations can succeed in a multi-channel work environment
Tim Sackett, President, HRU Technical Resources, shares how organisations can build a cohesive digital culture in a multi-channel work environment.
India plans to ease WFH rules for special economic zones
This is to sort out differences in opinions of remote work between developers and IT companies in special economic zones (SEZs).
Australia union urges focus on wage growth and full employment
The Australia Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for an economic restructure that bring benefits to Australians rather than firms.
Thai employers’ body disagrees with minimum wage hike
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is objecting to the Labour Ministry’s plan to enforce a new minimum wage hike on October 1.
Employment in Malaysia rises in 2Q2022
The highest number of jobs was created in the services industry, recording 52.5% or 15,400 jobs, followed by manufacturing and construction.
Increase in the number of elderly workers in the Philippines
Workers aged 65 and above increased to 38.2% in June, up from 34.9% in May, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Majority of self-employed Malaysians lack social security protection
Only 15.5% or 369,107 self-employed people in Malaysia are contributing to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SESSS).