NWC recommends increment for low income earners
SINGAPORE: New guidelines from the National Wages Council (NWC) recommend giving low-wage workers earning SGD 2,200 monthly a salary...
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- Nov 16
One in three Malaysians will take pay cut to work from home
MALAYSIA: A recent survey by human resource solutions agency Randstad showed that over one-third of Malaysians are willing to take a pay...
- Nov 4
Salary, benefits top priority for Thai students
THAILAND: Competitive base salaries and benefit packages for Thai students entering the workforce, a survey by branding agency Universum...
- Oct 27
NUS offers bond-free master’s sponsorship for employees
SINGAPORE: The National University of Singapore (NUS) has introduced a new master's degree sponsorship scheme for staff which will allow...
- Oct 20
Upskilling opportunities priority for millennials, survey shows
SINGAPORE: More than seven in 10 millennials find it important for their employees to offer them opportunities, according to a Randstad...
- Oct 18
Thai government slashes social security contributions to 3.0%
THAILAND: Thai employees will see their social security contributions slashed from 5% to 3% from October to December, the government...
- Sep 14
Remote work as a retention tool: Globalisation Partners
SOUTHEAST ASIA: Money is no longer the only pivotal driver when it comes to employee retention. According to a recent survey by...
- Jul 5
Singapore's total wage growth back to pre-pandemic levels
SINGAPORE: In 2021, Singapore's total wage growth, including Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions from employers, was 3.9% for...
- Jun 30
Vietnam: Regional minimum wage hike takes effect in July
VIETNAM: After almost two and a half years following the pandemic, Vietnam will raise regional minimum salaries by around 6% starting...
- Jun 23
Salaries, benefits top Malaysian employees' list
MALAYSIA: HR professionals in Malaysia are bound to face job applicants who will negotiate higher compensation. The 2022 Randstad...
- Jun 21
Civil servants in Singapore to get pay hikes
SINGAPORE: Around 23,000 civil servants will receive salary increases ranging from 5 per cent to 14 per cent, according to the Public...
- Jun 16
Deliveroo, BenefitHub to provide riders new discounts, perks
SINGAPORE: Deliveroo Singapore has partnered with BenefitHub, a leading integrated lifestyle benefits and rewards portal, to provide its...
- Jun 15
Millennial workers in Singapore want higher salaries in 2023
SINGAPORE: As Singapore faces soaring living costs and labor shortage, a new YouGov survey found that 47% of employees plan to request...
- Jun 9
The Viatris way: performance, engagement, and inclusiveness
Jeff Bote, Viatris’ country manager in Malaysia, shares the ways he manages an office culture that is uniquely Viatris, including taking...
- Jun 7
Night differential pay up for Philippine government workers
PHILIPPINES: Government employees, including those in government-owned or government-controlled corporations, will now receive night...
- Jun 2
Socso: Covid-19 claims now under "occupational disease"
MALAYSIA: Employees with Covid-19 benefit claims will no longer receive benefits under the Employment Injury Scheme after the Social...
- May 30
Call to improve unemployment benefits in the Philippines
PHILIPPINES: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has flagged the country’s social insurance program for renewal, saying it offers only...
- May 27
Five top tips for choosing a payroll service provider
HR ADVICE: Every successful company must have an effective and reliable payroll system. Working with a payroll provider should be...
- May 23
Vietnam social security calms retirees' fears of lower pensions
VIETNAM: The country’s social security office has allayed fears of retirees and those approaching retirement, saying the devaluation of...
- May 23
More pay, bonuses, and training for staff at KPMG Singapore
SINGAPORE: Firm-wide bonuses, salary adjustments, and a multi-million dollar learning programme have been set up for Singapore employees...
- May 20
Airbnb staff get permanent option to work remotely
ASIA-PACIFIC: Airbnb has announced that its staff can permanently work from home without impacting their salaries. The announcement...
- May 11
Workers in Singapore clamour for higher salaries
SINGAPORE: Amidst a high cost of living and a continuing labour crunch, workers in the country are pushing for pay increases even beyond...
- May 6
Thai employers oppose a new minimum wage hike
THAILAND: Employers across the Kingdom are lining up against a new proposal for a minimum wage hike, amidst Thailand’s worst levels of...
- May 3
Banks turn to sabbaticals for talent attraction and retention
SINGAPORE: Major banks are implementing progressive leave policies, including much wider use of sabbaticals, to respond to the...