The working population born during a baby boom in the 1960s will enter retirement, putting higher pressure on pension funds and social problems.
About 25.6% of companies are heeding a government directive to allow employees to voluntarily work until they are 70 years old.
Amid a COVID-19 spike, public agencies are responsible for setting their own working arrangements and updating them.
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Workers who are covered include contractual workers, those who are travelling, temporarily incapacitated, and those who are working offsite.
Hybrid working arrangements are becoming the norm in the public sector, which is taking the lead in the country’s endeavour to retain flexible work.
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While it may not work for everyone, organisations should not be so quick to dismiss remote work and the potential benefits it can bring.
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ESG-focused development programmes and projects will be prioritised in the country’s Budget 2023, according to the finance minister.
A green recovery from the pandemic could create US$172 billion in investment opportunities annually and generate more than 30 million jobs by 2030.
Malaysia recently announced that workers could apply for flexible working arrangements with their companies from September 1.
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More thought must go into how this working arrangement can work, says the country’s Public Service Department.
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New labour codes will potentially transform work culture, affecting working hours, salaries, leave and flexible work arrangements.
While renumeration is still important to retain talent, employees are increasingly looking at other factors, including transparency and flexible work.
Employers can tap a huge labour force that includes women and university students not able to work full time, says former minister.
Despite the higher initial costs required, many top executives expect more organsiations to adopt more ESG practices.
Companies want to decide on the kind of flexible working arrangements that meet their needs and not be dictated to about such arrangements.
From September 1, employees can submit written applications that can cover changes in working hours, working days and also the place of work.
The incoming government will address the country’s 52-hour workweek policy and the seniority-based pay models adopted by most companies.
A four-day work week is not practical as Malaysia is currently facing low productivity and labour problems, businesses argue.
Government agencies can now implement alternative work arrangements at any time for some 1.7 million employees regardless of their status of appointment.
While more employees in Asia-Pacific are returning to the office, many companies in Thailand are continuing hybrid work arrangements.
Due to the shrinking working population in the country, the government is considering extending or abolishing the retirement age.
The move, expected to speed up the recruitment process, comes as the government has designated June 1 as the start of the job hunting season.
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Taking effect on September 1, these include the extension of maternity leave and readjusting the maximum weekly hours of work.
Organised by HRM Asia, the in-person HR Leadership Series 2022 will examine the role HR leaders can play in shaping work in 2023.