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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
Jobs creation and skills development prioritised in the Philippines
Employers that are signatories to the 1 Million Jobs (1MJ) manifesto will flesh out their plans and strategies to create quality employment.
Australia needs 650,000 more workers to reach 1.2 million tech jobs goal
To achieve that, the government aims to fix gaps in education and training products and pathways and improve the diversity of the tech workforce.
More female graduates in Malaysia find employment
The unemployment rate gap with men has been narrowed for a third straight year but differences remain for jobs requiring higher level degrees.
Employment in Singapore rises in 2Q2022
This was attributed to the hiring of foreign workers in the construction and manufacturing sectors, as well as more residents finding employment.
Informal workers in Indonesia hit all-time high
In the early days of the pandemic, the percentage of informal workers was 56.64%, but this continued to increase till almost 60% as of this February.
Upskilling of workers a priority in the Philippines
Besides upskilling workers, the government also intends to address the jobs mismatch issue and boost jobs creation in the country.
Career coaches in demand amid business transformation in Singapore
The skills in demand involve those with capability development and performance management, highlighted a report by SkillsFuture Singapore.
More job opportunities for disabled workers in the Philippines
Under the country’s regulations, at least 1% of all positions in government agencies, offices, or corporations should be reserved for PWDs.
More workers continue to find employment in Cambodia
Cambodia’s unemployment rate is expected to be at 0.31% this year, which is the lowest in South-East Asia, reported the ASEAN Information Centre (AIC).
Majority of university seniors in Japan secure job offers
83.3% of university seniors, scheduled to graduate next March, have secured job offers as of July 1, including some who have received multiple offers.
Firms in Malaysia encouraged to hire persons with disabilities
The Ministry of Human Resources is working with several big companies to help provide employment opportunities for workers in this group.
China cracks down on discrimination against job applicants
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has vowed to punish employers who discriminate against job seekers who have had COVID-19.
China’s labour market sees improvement in first half of 2022
The government has pledged continued business support and relief measures to ensure employment stays strong in the country.
Why companies can’t hire their way out of the tech talent crunch
Stephen Koss, EY Asia-Pacific Workforce Advisory Leader, provides tips for creating a multi-faceted approach to hiring and talent sourcing.
Half of Australian businesses have never hired persons with disabilities
Last year, only 53.4% (1 million) of working-aged people with disability participated in the labour force, according to a new survey.
Over 50s make up 85% of job increases in South Korea
The number of employed increased for the 16th consecutive month, with the tally for June climbing by more than 800,000 on-year.