Workers
Gaotai County in China's Gansu Province has launched a program to nurture young patriots through a summer training session for "little tour guides" at the Memorial Hall of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army's West Route Army. The program aims to
Pensions
The Chandigarh Administration has decided to transition eligible employees currently under the National Pension System (NPS) back to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, aligning with a recent directive from the Government of India. This move addresses long-standing demands from government employees for the restoration of the Old Pension
Pensions
The UK government has announced plans to resurrect the Pensions Commission, amidst growing concerns that today's workers are at risk of poverty in retirement. Experts warn that individuals approaching retirement in 2050 are expected to receive £800 per year less than current pensioners, highlighting the urgent need for
COVID-19
COVID-19 has significantly impacted various aspects of life, including work environments, particularly for call center employees (CCEs), who face increased vocal strain due to prolonged speech, stressful conditions, and changes in work dynamics. Researchers conducted a study to assess the prevalence of self-reported voice problems among CCEs during the pandemic,
Cabinet officials
The Senate was informed on Friday that the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) has registered over 11.44 million workers, with all of them issued registration cards. The EOBI website does not update registration in real-time, but steps are being taken to ensure automatic online data integration. The number of
COVID-19
A study conducted by researchers at Hiroshima University has shed light on the experiences of Filipino migrant domestic workers in Belgium, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research utilizes a unique approach, exploring the intersection of biological citizenship and the black economy, and challenges traditional norms of
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Malaysia's economy and workforce, forcing many companies to restructure, downsize, or shut down entirely. In response to this crisis, the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) has played a crucial role in providing social protection to Malaysian workers. Perkeso's
COVID-19
Kenyan officials conducting a nationwide headcount of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) medics have uncovered a massive fraud that has cost taxpayers an estimated Sh9 billion over the past five years. The shocking revelation involves some 8,571 health workers, of whom 3,000 are "ghost workers" with no
Cabinet officials
The National Occupational Safety and Health Policy (OSH Policy) has been developed to create an internationally competitive workforce and improve the overall productivity of the nation. The policy aims to address the deficiencies in occupational health and safety systems, which leave many workplaces vulnerable to hazards and risks. The policy
COVID-19
Researchers at Durban University of Technology in South Africa have detailed new data on the integration of digital technologies in mental healthcare, highlighting its potential to minimize and curb the developing health emergency due to COVID-19. The study aimed to explore the perception of healthcare workers (HCWs) towards the use
Cabinet officials
The Indonesian government has taken a significant step towards ensuring sustainable livelihoods for returning or retired migrant workers by agreeing to establish migrant worker cooperatives. The Ministry for the Protection of Migrant Workers and the Cooperatives Ministry have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish co-ops for migrant workers,
Cabinet officials
Nepali migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to benefit from proposed revisions to their working conditions. The UAE Ambassador, Abdulla Saeed Mubarak Jarwan Al Shamsi, has expressed support for revising the minimum wage for Nepali workers in the UAE. During a meeting with Nepal's
