Singapore’s jobless rate continues to fall
The overall unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in November from 2.6% the month before, statistics from the Manpower Ministry show.
South Korea aims to attract more skilled workers
A fast-track visa system for foreigners with a master or PhD degree in science and IT will guarantee legal status during their job search period.
Indonesia sets out to address labour issues in 2022
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah has revealed resolutions to address labour issues, including breakthroughs to restore the national economy.
P250-million fund assists startups for job creation in the Philippines
The Department of Trade and Industry has partnered with the National Development Co to set up a P250-million (US$4.9-million) fund for local startups.
South Korea’s number of companies rise 18% over past five years
As of end-2020, the country registered a total of 6,013,000 businesses, an increase of 17.8% from five years earlier.
More workers in Japan leaving their jobs for better ones
This has seen the unemployment rate rise to 2.8% in November, an increase of 0.1 percentage point month-on-month.
Cambodia looks to create over 150,000 jobs through new investments
The country has approved 195 new investment projects and 43 production expansion requests that would provide more jobs.
Employment rate for Japan’s fresh graduates in 2021 falls again
The number of fresh graduates who landed jobs fell to 432,790, with employment offers declining in some sectors due to the spread of COVID-19.
17,202 Cambodians seeking employment
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said that out of the 17,202 people searching for employment, 4,753 people were able to secure jobs.
Taiwan’s unemployment rate falls to 3.66% in November
The number of first-time jobseekers and workers who quit their jobs fell by 4,000 over the same period, as Taiwan’s economy continues to recover.
Unemployment rate fell to 2.6% in November in South Korea
The jobless rate was 2.6% in November, down 0.8 percentage point year-on-year. The rate was 3.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Hong Kong’s unemployment improves in September-November quarter
Across most sectors, the unemployment rates fell in the September-November quarter as compared with the preceding three month period.
Businesses increase hiring as economy reopens in the Philippines
The employment outlook index is 24.5% for the first quarter of next year compared to the previous quarter’s 6.2%.
Unemployment rate in Australia falls as pandemic restrictions eased
The easing of restrictions in New South Wales and Victoria impacted the national jobs figures significantly, with employment rising in both states.
November saw employment continue to rise in South Korea
However, jobs addition fell below 600,000 for the first time in three months, which was attributed to the resurgence of the COVID-19 outbreak.
China’s urban areas saw 12.07 million jobs created
A total of 12.07 million new jobs were created in urban areas across China from January to November this year, outperforming the 11.00 million target set.
Singapore’s resident employment grew in Q3
Resident employment grew by 19,100 in Q3 but, at the same time, non-resident employment fell by 21,500, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Younger workers in South Korea face greater employment woes
Workers who had graduated from college or high school less than a year ago were found to face more difficulty finding jobs.
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Talent attraction begins with employer branding
Top Employers Institute’s Ammara Naeem explains why a well-executed employer branding strategy is key to attract and retain talent.
How organisations can adapt to new workplace expectations
CHRO Singapore highlighted why HR and business leaders should be open to feedback and, utilise technology and data to retain and hire talent
Job-creation programme addresses unemployment in the Philippines
To help people displaced by the pandemic, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a job-creation programme.
South Korea sees rise in job additions in 2020
Total jobs reached 24.72 million last year, up 710,000, or 2.9% from the previous year, marking the largest jump in job additions since 2016.
Unemployment rate in the Philippines falls month-on-month
The jobless rate fell from 8.9% in September to 7.4% in October as more relaxed pandemic measures allowed people to find work.
Malaysia aims to grow jobs and reduce unemployment in 2022
The government has allocated RM4.8 billion (US$1.1 billion) to generate 600,000 job opportunities under Budget 2022.
India plans to plug gaps in employment data by 2022
Data on informal workers is scarce and can currently only be collected from an online portal launched in August, called e-Shram.
Fostering DE&I and a culture of belonging with recognition
With more organisations having to manage hybrid workforces, Achievers explains why recognition can be a key tool for HR leaders.
Malaysia enforces employment under Recalibration Programme
Employers need to hire the 280,088 foreign workers who have been registered under the Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK) within two weeks.
Japan’s unemployment rate falls to 2.7% in October
Government data has shown that the country’s jobless rate fell to 2.7% in October, decreasing by 0.1 percentage point month-on-month.
Singapore’s resident employment rate rises to above pre-COVID levels
The employment rate for residents rose to 67.2% in June this year, up from 64.5% last year, and higher than the pre-pandemic level of 65.2% in June 2019.