India looks to increase senior citizen employment with jobs portal
It will allow for full-time, part-time, freelance and pro-bono work arrangements, and might include retaining and re-skilling options for older workers.
Vietnam steps up urban employment drive
The Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has set a target of bringing a million workers back to being employed by the end of 2021.
India saw a 29% increase in employment across 9 sectors for Q2’21
A government survey has shown a rise in total employment from 23 million reported in 2013-14 to 30.8 million in the second quarter this year.
Japan’s elderly job agencies see record fall in registrations
The roles offered typically involve short hours, and include tasks like weeding and cleaning that bring in an average monthly pay of less than ¥40,000.
Over 1.2 million jobseekers found jobs in the Philippines since January
Pre-pandemic, the public employment service office was facilitating over 2 million workers into jobs, said the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE).
Malaysia’s government programmes create more than 376,000 jobs
More than 376,000 job seekers have successfully been employed through initiatives implemented by the National Employment Council (NEC).
How ASEAN can create an inclusive and engaged workforce
HR Tech Asia Online 2021 drew to a successful conclusion with a closer look at the future of work in South-East Asia.
Redefining HR by creating new employee experiences
Day 2 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 provided key insights into workforce issues such as employee experience, leadership, and hybrid work.
HR driving transformation of future-ready workforce
Day 1 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 highlighted how HR leaders can help their organisations prepare themselves for the future.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021: What’s happening on Day 2
Day 2 of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will provide key insights into workforce issues such as leadership and hybrid workforces.
9.38 million jobs created in China this year till August
The creation of 9.38 million urban jobs from January to August meant China has achieved 85.3% of its annual goal of job creation.
South Korea’s August unemployment rate hits record low
The jobless rate was the lowest since data was published in June 1999, down from July’s jobless rate of 3.3%.
Job vacancies in Singapore hit record high in June
The ratio of job vacancies to unemployed persons rose to above one for the first time since March 2019, with 163 jobs for every 100 unemployed persons.
9.8% of Japanese companies plan to hire more regular workers
About 9.8% of companies intends to hire more regular staff, while 3.0% will cut down on such hires when the country’s minimum wage is raised.
South Korea aims to create over 80,000 green jobs by 2025
The government also aims to create 4,500 green venture companies specialising in eco-friendly alternative materials and renewable energy.
Australia’s online job ads fall 5.6% in August
The sharpest decline in job ads in the month were registered in areas currently under lockdown, with falls registered in NSW, ACT and Victoria.
Maintaining organisational agility with a hybrid workforce
With the emergence of the hybrid workforce, organisations have more questions to answer than ever before when it comes to talent management
Thailand to boost employment through Eastern Economic Corridor
The Labour Ministry is aiming to create almost 400,000 jobs in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) within the next five years.
Employment in South Korea’s second tier cities picks up
As of end-April, employment in South Korea’s minor cities and counties rose by 3.6% year-on-year as the economy continues to recover.
150 occupations facing shortage of workers in Australia
The employment minister has said there are more than 150 occupations facing skill shortages across a range of sectors in the country.
How organisations in Asia can better manage people risk
A new report by Mercer Marsh Benefits examines the most pertinent stakeholder threats to employers in Asia today.
Australia’s unemployment rate falls to 4.6% in July
The country’s unemployment rate fell 0.3 percentage points to 4.6% in July month-on-month even amid the lockdown in greater Sydney.
Indonesia launches model to boost regional-based jobs
Indonesia has officially launched a pilot project model to expand regional-based employment opportunities in five regions across Indonesia.
Malaysia’s Sosco fosters partnerships to boost employment
As of July this year, some 150,000 formal workers have lost their jobs, while over 768,700 individuals remain unemployed.
Indonesia to focus on jobs creation: President Joko Widodo
The government’s current priority is to create as many new and quality jobs as possible to build a sustainable economy.
Over 20,000 roles available in Singapore’s infocomm sector
The number of roles still available comes after almost 16,200 job seekers were placed in positions within the sector at end-May.
HR redefined: What does next generation HR look like?
Lars Schmidt, a keynote speaker at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021, examines how HR is being redefined.
South Korea add more jobs but growth slows down in July
COVID-19 curbs slowed down job growth in July, although the country reported job additions for its fifth consecutive month.
Malaysia creates 320,000 jobs through dedicated jobs programme
To help people find jobs, the government has allocated RM2 billion (US$0.47 billion) under the PenjanaKerjaya programme.
New Zealand’s unemployment rate falls to 4% in June quarter
The number of unemployed people declined by 12.4%, marking the largest quarterly percentage fall in unemployment since 1986.