Employees in Malaysia offered flexible work options
From September 1, employees can submit written applications that can cover changes in working hours, working days and also the place of work.
Overtime to be calculated on a monthly basis in South Korea
The incoming government will address the country’s 52-hour workweek policy and the seniority-based pay models adopted by most companies.
Malaysian SMEs oppose 4-day workweek
A four-day work week is not practical as Malaysia is currently facing low productivity and labour problems, businesses argue.
Civil servants in the Philippines offered flexible work options
Government agencies can now implement alternative work arrangements at any time for some 1.7 million employees regardless of their status of appointment.
More companies in Thailand embrace hybrid working
While more employees in Asia-Pacific are returning to the office, many companies in Thailand are continuing hybrid work arrangements.
Employees in South Korea can expect to work more years
Due to the shrinking working population in the country, the government is considering extending or abolishing the retirement age.
Firms in Japan can use internship evaluations in recruiting
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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Malaysia makes amendments to Employment Act
Taking effect on September 1, these include the extension of maternity leave and readjusting the maximum weekly hours of work.
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More Australian businesses try out four-day workweek
Organisations across a range of industries are gearing up to give Australian workers a four-day working week for six months with no cut to pay.
Calls for flexible work arrangements for frontline workers in Australia
These could include providing options for flexible rosters, shift swapping, job shares, compressed work weeks, split shifts and multi-skilling.
Role of remote work yet to be defined: Apple CEO
The key to a successful hybrid working arrangement is taking advantage of the strengths of both in-person and virtual engagement, says Tim Cook.
Transition to flexible work begins in the Philippines
Starting from June 15, new flexible work arrangements (FWA) in the public sector will cover 1.7 million employees.
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More South Korean firms embrace remote working arrangement
Others are adopting hybrid working arrangements, allowing workers to commute to coworking spaces nearby instead of company headquarters.
Four-day workweek trialled in Australia and New Zealand
The four-day workweek has been advocated by some organisations, as a platform that can boost a better work-life balance.
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MSMEs in India urged to digitalise in post-COVID world
MSMEs are at the heart of India’s ambition to become a significant player and contribute to the global supply chain, said the Union Minister for IT.
Malaysia pushes for companies to adopt ESG standards
A social accountability scheme will advance the sustainability efforts of companies and will be in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Flexible working shaping the future of work in ASEAN
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Singapore employers can decide on flexible work arrangements
Employers retain the right to decide on flexible work arrangements (FWAs) based on their operational needs.
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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.
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