After the Lunar New Year holiday, attracting workers back to their jobs remains a crucial challenge for businesses and localities. Deputy Minister of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyễn Văn Hồi shared effective solutions during the January regular government press conference.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that the workforce of 52 million people plays a pivotal role in sustaining the country’s production and business activities. However, localized labor shortages still occur in some areas after Tet due to extended leave, job changes, or relocation.
Comprehensive Solutions from the Ministry of Labor
To address this issue, the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs has directed local authorities to implement measures aimed at stabilizing the labor market. Strengthening labor supply-demand connections and balancing human resources are top priorities.
Additionally, the Ministry encourages businesses to improve wage and bonus policies for workers, especially in industrial and export processing zones. According to statistics, the average monthly salary in 2024 reached nearly 9 million VND, higher than the previous year. The average Tet bonus was 7.72 million VND per person, up 13% compared to the previous Lunar New Year.
A notable highlight is that many companies arranged transportation for workers to return home and come back to cities after Tet. Moreover, firms offered lucky money and attractive bonuses to encourage early returns. Some companies gave red envelopes ranging from 500,000 to 2 million VND depending on production needs.
Positive Results in Industrial Zones
Reports show that most major industrial zones such as Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Binh Duong, and Dong Nai have achieved a labor return rate of 97-98%, with some areas reaching 100%. This demonstrates the clear effectiveness of labor support and attraction policies.
Social Welfare During Tet
In addition to ensuring a stable workforce, social welfare efforts were prioritized. Inspection teams from the Ministry directly visited and gifted presents to policy beneficiaries and workers who worked through Tet. Many provinces and cities allocated budgets to assist poor and near-poor households with support ranging from 300,000 to 1.5 million VND per household.
Notably, the program to build houses for disadvantaged families completed 88,000 new homes nationwide, helping many families secure stable housing before Tet. In total, over 13.5 million beneficiaries received gifts and support, amounting to nearly 8 trillion VND.
Conclusion
Post-Tet labor support policies not only help stabilize production but also reflect the government’s deep concern for workers’ livelihoods. For more detailed information, readers can refer to reliable sources or contact local labor agencies directly.
Let’s work together toward a sustainable and welfare-rich working environment for everyone!
