Five strategies for HR to master the gig economy in Southeast Asia
The rise of the gig economy has ushered in a new era of work dynamics, challenging traditional HR practices and reshaping the way we view employment. In Southeast Asia, this transformation is particularly pronounced, as a growing number of workers are embracing the gig lifestyle. HR professionals in the region are confronted with the need […]
Survey: Younger Filipino workers inclined to have part-time jobs
More and more Filipino workers are turning to part-time jobs to boost their income and achieve financial stability, according to a recent survey by Agile Data Solutions, Inc., a startup market research firm. The survey found that 60% of its respondents have part-time jobs, with the majority being younger Filipinos. The survey was conducted from […]
Singapore government to set up new office to promote civic participation
The Singapore government will set up a new office to create more space for Singaporeans to work with the government and contribute to the shaping of the country’s future. The Singapore Government Partnerships Office, one of the recommendations of the Forward Singapore report, will lead national efforts to engage citizens who want to contribute by […]
Singapore’s YouTrip to expand into more Southeast Asian markets
YouTrip, a Singapore-based digital payments service provider, plans to expand into more Southeast Asian markets, starting with Malaysia in a few months. The company has raised $50 million in funding and plans to “accelerate” its expansion into Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. YouTrip’s digital wallet allows individuals and businesses to top up their balance and […]
Research Preview: Expanding domains in modern MICE and staff events
Staff events and professional gatherings were heavily affected by the pandemic. Months after the declared end of the Covid-19 crisis, what are organisations in Southeast Asia doing and what should they expect? The popularity of virtual events has certainly remained, a lasting effect of the innovations and adaptations that sprouted over the past few years. […]
Retrenchments rise in Q3, but unemployment rates remain low
Despite a resilient labour market, retrenchments in Singapore rose in the third quarter of 2023, from 3,200 to 4,100. This increase was mainly due to the wholesale trade sector, which is exposed to weaker external economic conditions. However, unemployment rates remained low, with an overall rate of 2% in September. This suggests that most retrenched […]
Middle-income workers in Singapore ‘fastest wage growth’ in past decade
Singapore’s middle-income workers saw their salaries rise faster than other income groups between 2011 and 2021, according to a report by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The report showed that the nominal income of middle-income workers, defined as those in the 21st to 80th income percentiles of their age cohorts, climbed 42% over the […]
Singapore’s youth concerned about retrenchment, want employers to invest in skills
Nearly three in four youths in Singapore are concerned about being retrenched at least once in their career, a new survey has found. The TODAY Youth Survey 2023, which polled 1,000 respondents aged between 18 and 35, found that 74% of respondents agreed it was possible they could face retrenchment at least once in their […]
Singapore ranked as one of the best places in Asia to work remotely
Singapore has been ranked as one of the best places in Asia to work remotely, according to the NordLayer’s newest Global Remote Work Index (GRWI). The country ranks 28th out of 109 countries studied and is attracting digital nomads by possessing the fourth best internet quality in the world. Other attributes such as an excellent […]
APAC needs to prepare for green jobs, ADB says
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended that Asia-Pacific countries prepare their workforce for green jobs as the region transitions to a low-carbon economy. In its paper titled “Preparing the Workforce for the Low-Carbon Economy: A Closer Look at Green Jobs and Green Skills,” the ADB said that countries in the region need to conduct […]
