#workplace wellbeing News
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.
Policy & Finance
South Korea accused of modern slavery with seasonal worker scheme
South Korea needs workers, Filipinos need jobs – but a Context probe shows their migrant labour scheme is rife with abuse.
Factory bosses are taking action as the country's worst heatwave in 70 years makes workers sick, but unions say more must be done.
Policy & Finance
'Everyone around you loses': How domestic abuse hurts economies
Food & Agriculture
Practising human rights due diligence in the palm oil industry
#workplace wellbeing Opinion
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.
Policy & Finance
Flexible working in Malaysia does not benefit women
#workplace wellbeing Podcasts
Carbon & Climate
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.
