South Korea mandates some workplaces to provide rest facilities
The labour ministry is now making it compulsory for all workplaces employing a certain number of regular employees to provide rest facilities for their staff.
Firms in Singapore risk losing talent over mental health and fatigue
Only about 66% of employers in the city-state are actively taking steps to address mental health challenges.
Malaysia to introduce shorter working hours
Working hours in the country will be reduced to 45 hours from the current 48, according to amendments to the Employment Act.
Establishing workplace wellbeing plans in New Zealand
Companies are encouraged to gather opinions from their employees and use the information as a basis for the programme.
Employees in Japan allowed to take on secondary employment
A survey among 100 leading corporations found that 81 of them have no issue with staff taking up a second job to boost income.
Asia Pacific predicted to lose 63 million jobs to automation by 2040
Despite the loss, Forrester expects the green economy to help make up for some losses as more countries commit to carbon neutrality.
Let’s not mistake corporate social responsibility for corporate decency
Amanda Gervay, Senior VP, People & Capability, Asia Pacific, Mastercard, explains why organisations should foster a culture of corporate decency.
Workplace portal for mothers created in Australia
Supporting young families in mind, the online portal for workplaces provides resources and information about pregnancy and mothers returning to work.
Majority of young workers in India look to upskill
Courses in finance, data science, analytics, technology and management are the top five programmes with the highest level of enrolment.
Malaysian companies explore alternative employee benefits
To retain talent and boost productivity, companies are offering employee stock option plans (ESOPs) to their employees.
Indonesia provides support for creation of startups
A new programme aims to ensure startups have strong financial fundamentals, legal aspects, and intellectual property.
Employers in India support hybrid work arrangements
Nearly 53% of employers prefer hybrid work arrangements for their employees, though the degree of adoption varies from company to company.
Malaysia channels RM21 billion to wage subsidy programme
The government has also helped place workers in jobs and reserved a quota of 1% of job placements for young people with disabilities.
Employees in the Philippines can choose to extend working life
A new bill has been filed to repeal the compulsory retirement age of 65 years to allow employees to continue working if they want and are able to.
Japan pushes for higher take-up of paternity leave
While a record number of men took paternity leave in Japan last year, the figure still falls short of the government’s goal of reaching 30% by 2025.
New Zealand’s on-the-job training programme reaches 5,000 people
Launched in 2018, the programme is designed to provide skills training and employment opportunities for workers in the country.
Number of startups continue to grow in India
With more than 80 startups recognised every day, India is estimated to be home to some 75,000 startups, with the number expected to grow.
More work flexibility called for in South Korean workplace
The Federation of Korean Industries has urged employers to provide more work flexibility to employees.
Japan pushes firms to promote human rights
The government wants firms to extend the practice of conducting human rights to their suppliers, clients, joint ventures and investment portfolios.
Driving a sustainable digital economy with ESG
Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), addresses questions frequently asked about sustainability reporting.
Malaysia addresses skills mismatch to boost employment
Skills mismatch is a critical problem, especially among first-generation graduates, said HR Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Employment for non-regular workers in Japan rises
Japan’s unemployment rate June remained unchanged at 2.6%, down 0.3% year-on-year, with employment for non-regular workers rising by 0.9%.
Creating a competitive digital workforce in the Philippines
A new bill to prepare more Filipinos for jobs through education and training on digital skills has lapsed into law, said Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.
‘Quiet quitting’ gains traction in Australia
The concept sees employees continuing to perform their job duties but quit the habit of going above and beyond in the workplace.
Workplaces in Singapore told to increase lactation facilities
Workplaces should have more lactation rooms so that working mothers can have paid nursing breaks, said MP Louis Ng.
ESG practices key to long-term sustainability
Investors are avoiding investments in companies that are not participating in sustainable activities, Malaysian firms have been warned.
Lawmaker calls for 14th month pay in the Philippines
A lawmaker has filed a bill pushing for a 14th month pay for all employees in the public and private sectors amid rising inflation.
South Korean firms explore shift to virtual offices
Employees can work in the same virtual office with their colleagues and mingle with other workers from other firms in the shared lounge.
Redefining employee experience to change work for good
In a constantly changing world of work, employee experience is key to building an interconnected and future-ready workforce.
WFH a hiring standard in India’s tech sector
Three in four employees in the IT sector refuse to be in the office for even one day a week, citing reasons such as long commutes.