Lim Swee Say named as new Chairman of NTUC LearningHub
The former Manpower Minister of Singapore will lead NTUC LHUB’s ongoing initiatives in upskilling and uplifting the Singapore workforce.
Thailand to implement moderate minimum wage hike
The minimum daily wage hike this year will not be a sharp one to protect businesses still reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic.
India to educate public officials on gig worker rights
A new programme aims to share information and experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security.
How companies can move beyond traditional compensation strategies
A report from Gartner highlights four compensation strategies organisations can deploy in a competitive talent market.
More Australian employers certified “family inclusive”
Of the 70 employers that have achieved the Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW) certification, 70% are providing gender equal access to paid parental leave.
Skillsoft bolsters enterprise learning offering through Workday partnership
Users would be able to access curated learning paths such as role- and competency-based paths designed to move them toward aspirational jobs.
Japan to offer more growth opportunities for startups
The government will draw up a five-year plan by the end of this year to support startups and increase investments for their promotion by 10 times.
Taiwan considers more support for working parents
Taiwan’s government has been urged to provide subsidies for parents who miss work due to caregiving responsibilities.
Malaysian workers found more employment opportunities in Q1’2022
Job vacancies advertised online in Malaysia soared up to 159,148 in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 90,218 in the same quarter last year.
Japan to mandate firms with over 300 workers to disclose gender pay gap
Companies will not have to publish how much their workers earn, only the difference in wages between male and female workers.
Millions of Australians to see biggest pay increase in years
If implemented, a 4% minimum wage increase will represent the biggest percentage increase in more than 10 years.
Employee welfare crucial to improve population’s health
The workplace is a very important part of people’s social circles, and a natural touchpoint to encourage habit changes, said Singapore’s health minister.
Attracting and retaining talent with a culture of belonging
Achievers Workforce Institute’s 2022 Engagement and Retention Report provides key insights into employee engagement and retention.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022: Nominations now open!
Asia’s biggest awards for HR and HR technology solutions providers is making an eagerly anticipated in-person return this year.
Malaysia pushes for menstrual leave policy
The HR Ministry has urged government-linked companies and private firms to implement menstrual leave policies without waiting for legislation.
Philippines backs ILO’s call for safe and healthy working conditions
This comes as work hours globally have fallen in Q1’2022 by 3.8%, as compared to Q4’2019, an equivalent of 112 million full-time jobs.
Employees in Taiwan saw wages rise in 2021
Wages rose in many sectors as revenue grew amid a stable global economy, said the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS).
Japan to support upskilling of one million workers
The government plans to offer workers relearning opportunities and new jobs, based on measures worth ¥400 billion over three years.
Developing human resource capacity key to workforce resiliency
Indonesia’s Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto highlighted this while sharing the country’s employment improvement strategies.
Smaller businesses and ease of doing business prioritised in the Philippines
MSMEs account for over 99% of the country’s registered businesses, and generate about 63% of total jobs.
Central body tasked with narrowing gender inequality in Japan
The government has initiated a plan to establish an organisation to serve as the national central body for regional gender equality centres.
Empowering employee wellbeing in the new world of work
Achievers Workforce Institute identifies how organisations can understand wellbeing and drive wellness success.
More South Korean firms embrace remote working arrangement
Others are adopting hybrid working arrangements, allowing workers to commute to coworking spaces nearby instead of company headquarters.
More employees in Singapore received wage increases in 2021
Total wage growth rebounded to pre-pandemic levels as businesses in the country continued their economic recovery.
Companies in the Philippines urged to upscale digitalisation
Companies are also encouraged to ensure that workforce education matches the acceleration of digital technology.
Four-day workweek trialled in Australia and New Zealand
The four-day workweek has been advocated by some organisations, as a platform that can boost a better work-life balance.
South Korea moves to support long-term growth of SMEs
Working in tandem with the government, the heads of the nation’s five largest conglomerates have pledged their support for SMEs in the country.
Indonesia closes workplace gender gap through tripartite collaboration
The private sector, the government and non-governmental organisations have been urged to improve skills and promote women leadership.
Japan to double budget for childcare support
Measures being considered to support the budget include companies and workers paying premiums to a child insurance system.
South Korea’s job growth slows in fourth quarter of 2021
The number of jobs reached 19.97 million in the fourth quarter, up 376,000 year-on-year, according to official data.