#workplace wellbeing Berita
Karbon & Iklim
Middle East workers prioritise pay when making career decisions; company’s green practices least important: survey
Even as ESG moves up on corporates' priority lists, executives working in the region are focused on compensation when deciding if they will stay on in a company. But enhancing sustainability practices and policies can still improve staff retention, the survey finds.
Gold mining is high risk and low paid, especially for the women who make up a third of the underground workforce.
Indian regulatory codes are largely advisory when it comes to dealing with heat, ignoring humidity altogether, placing millions in danger during heatwaves and monsoons.
Lacking protections, seasonal migrant labourers risk a 'cycle of exploitation' in the West, warns UN's special rapporteur on modern slavery.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
South Korea accused of modern slavery with seasonal worker scheme
#workplace wellbeing Opini
Amazon workers near Delhi were dripping with sweat. The heat in their warehouse was oppressive, causing exhaustion and dizziness.
Regular stakeholder consultation is needed to address climate change and lessen pollution-related health impacts.
New research into selected geographical regions across Vietnam, for example, finds that the majority of plastic waste is being recycled by informal workers in craft villages. These waste pickers need to be given a voice.
Asia is well-positioned to play a leading role in advancing the global plastic treaty. Indonesia and India provide good examples of how proactive national action plans can help unlock finance and encourage innovation in the private sector.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Inclusion is hard work, but is key to reversing The Great Resignation
Kebijakan & Keuangan
Flexible working in Malaysia does not benefit women
#workplace wellbeing Podcasts
Karbon & Iklim
Competence greenwashing: Are questionable ESG credentials putting climate goals at risk?
Former Monetary Authority of Singapore sustainability chief Darian McBain and recruiter Paddy Balfour tell the Eco-Business podcast why people are exaggerating their ESG expertise and why that's a problem in a key region for sustainable development.
