Australia trade union urges for hike in minimum wage
To mitigate the effects of rapidly rising inflation, a major Australian union is calling for the minimum wage to be increased by 5.5%.
Almost half of jobs in New Zealand supported by government subsidy
The subsidies were key in helping the economy recover from the impact of the pandemic, said the Minister for Social Development and Employment.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 1
Kicking off HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 is HR Tech Festival Live, the first in-person HR event to be held in Singapore.
Singapore to set up guidelines for flexible work arrangements
Flexible work arrangements are the way forward, especially as they help more women and mature workers participate in the labour force.
Firms in Japan adopt flexible working arrangements
A number of Japanese companies are granting its workers flexible work options in a bid to attract and retain talent.
More South Korean workers hold more than one job
To make ends meet, a record 506,000 workers in the country juggled two jobs last year, up around 100,000 from five years ago.
Female employees in Australia promised more support measures
These include gender pay equity, improved career options, improved parental leave, and elimination of sexual harassment.
2 Cents: Rethinking the return to the workplace
Return to workplace is more than just a shift back to the physical desk in the office, and requires careful planning to make it a success.
AIC empowers employees to transition to hybrid work
Tan Kwang Cheak, CEO of the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) in Singapore, discusses the organisation’s Work Away from Office (WAO) strategy.
Return. Refresh. Reimagine: The future of workforce management
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 will bring Asia’s HR community together to discuss key workforce issues and challenges.
Employers in Indonesia told to pay overtime for work done on holidays
The Ministry of Manpower has said employers are obligated to pay wages to workers who work overtime during national holidays.
Minimum wage in Malaysia does not include overtime pay and allowances
The SME Association of Malaysia has cautioned that businesses may shutter or cut manpower if the costs of basic wages are too high to shoulder.
Singaporeans view work-life balance as more important than salary
A sense of fulfilment and work-life balance matter more than salary when picking a job, said respondents to a recent survey.
Vietnam’s minimum wage hike aimed at protecting lower paid workers
The minimum wage revisions show the commitment of workers and businesses to overcome difficulties together, said the International Labour Organisation.
What the top 4 workplace trends of 2021 has meant for 2022
Rosie Cairnes, VP, Skillsoft Asia-Pacific, examines how the top 4 workplace trends of 2021 have impacted 2022.
Indonesia to provide more targeted wage subsidy scheme
The Manpower Ministry is preparing a more accurate, targeted scheme for the wage subsidy programme (BSU) for low-income formal workers.
How mental wellbeing translates to business success
Procter & Gamble’s Dr Anurag Apte highlights the philosophy that healthy people in an organisation equates to healthy business.
Malaysia disburses RM151 million in wage subsidies
The labour force has been recovering gradually since 2021, and a stronger recovery is expected this year, said the finance minister.
Taiwan urges employers to persuade staff to quit smoking
Employers have been urged to encourage their employees to quit smoking after it was listed as a risk factor for COVID-19 complications.
South Korea supports firms that allow staff to work remotely
The government has pledged to allocate 3.6 million won yearly for additional personnel and labour management expenses incurred from telecommuting.
The talent imperative: Flexibility is a magnet for talent
Creating and sustaining a culture in which connection and collaboration thrive should be a priority for all organisations, says i4cp.
More companies adopt four-day workweek in Japan
More Japanese companies are offering a four-day workweek so that their employees can have a better work-life balance.
Upskill or reskill? The decision-making process around employee learning
Cornerstone explains why reskilling and upskilling should be central to HR strategies regarding employee retention, satisfaction, and wellbeing.
Malaysia mulls legislation to protect gig workers’ needs
The government is concerned over the needs and welfare of some four million Malaysians working in the gig economy.
Concern raised over minimum wage hike on Thai SMEs
Thailand’s Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has said if the minimum wage is increased to 492 baht (US$14.27), many SMEs will be severely impacted.
More jobs to be created for locals in the Philippines
Foreign direct investments that the Philippines secured last year would generate more employment, said the Department of Trade and Industry.
Optimising workforces on a global basis
David Ossip, Chairman and Co-CEO of Ceridian, shares how the company is helping organisations manage employees in a hybrid world of work.
Malaysia officially introduces minimum wage hike
The new minimum wage rate of RM1,500 (US$344) has been officially gazetted and took effect nationwide on May 1.
Layoffs in Singapore a record low in first quarter
As the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, the number of retrenchments fell to 1,300, or 0.6 per 1,000 employees from January to March.
Concerns raised over minimum wage hike in Malaysia
The increase in workers’ wages will raise business cost and stall the economic recovery of businesses, said business organisation.