Opinion / #workplace wellbeing
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.
An updated law prohibiting forced labour is limited to formal employment relationships. Workers in sectors that are unregulated are not sufficiently protected, nor does the law reach workers who have free movement, but suffer mistreatment.
The Great Recruitment is possible, if company bosses can build an inclusive culture. Pat Dwyer explains how.
Policy & Finance
Flexible working in Malaysia does not benefit women
Flexible workplace policies might help improve gender gaps in employment but they can also weaken women's position in the labour market.
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