Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry has listed some ‘dos and donts’ for employers and employees following the extension of the movement control order (MCO) between April 1 to 14. Here are responses to some of the most frequently asked questions, compiled by The Star Online. 1. Does an employer have to pay wages during the 14-day […]Continue reading

Companies in Singapore are decreasing recruitment budget while enhancing training and development initiatives to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) on businesses.  This is according to Mercer’s new Pay & Bonus Pulse Survey, which provides an overview on how COVID-19 has impacted human resources budget allocation as well as salary and bonus […]Continue reading

“As the Covid-19 cases are spiralling, work-from-home increasingly became the new norm.” Dallas News reported that working from home is the right measure in order to ensure employees’ health and safety in connection with the spread of the virus. Employers are also encouraged to move their business processes virtually, optimising the use of technology and […]Continue reading

The Covid-19 pandemic has created anxiety and fear over accessing or using public facilities, such as public transport, ATM machines, park benches, and even shopping carts. All of this because the spread of Covid-19 starts from droplets that can stay long in some materials such as plastics, stainless steel, benchtops, and glass.  Research on Covid-19 […]Continue reading