Miti and HR Ministry finalising incentives to bring home local talent
To address the talent shortage in Malaysia, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti), together with the Human Resources Ministry, is finalising some...
More Singaporean Businesses Eyeing Vaccine Mandates
Vaccine mandates have proven to be a highly controversial topic among business owners and employees. While some argue that such mandates should be compulsory...
Thailand plans new minimum wage hike while keeping inflation target in...
Thailand announced that it will increase its minimum wage in January 2024, confirming a previous deal while planning to raise it further in March....
Vietnamese flock to Korean job offers in thousands
It was estimated around 10,000 Vietnamese from the north-central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh have been lining up over the last five...
Amazon Preps for a Hiring Spree
The US-based retail juggernaut, Amazon, has recently announced a highly aggressive recruitment plan. In an interview with Reuters, Chief Executive Andy Jassy said that...
Malaysian Skills Are on The Rise
In Malaysia, 44 percent of locally-based respondents have seen their skills become more relevant during the pandemic. This is the highest in the region,...
Vietnam still need to improve skills in IT human resources
Only 35% of information technology students who find jobs upon graduation can meet employers’ requirements, according to a workshop stated in HCM City on...
Philippines inks covenant, paves way for decent work
The Philippines lays the groundwork to address employment issues, which can worsen if left unresolved. The National Employment Summit (NES) brought together partners and...
The Origin of the 40-Hour Work Week
40 Hours. That is the golden number that professionals all around the world live by today. The 40-hour work week has become an international...
Strengthening maid training with overseas centre in Indonesia
JForce Employment Service, an employment agency in Singapore, continues to set the standard in providing well-trained domestic helpers by operating its dedicated maid training...
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Wage inequality has declined in two-thirds of countries worldwide
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that wage inequality has decreased in about two-thirds of all countries since 2000. Despite...
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Navigating the path to early retirement
The Financial Independence, Retire Early (F.I.R.E.) movement continues to gain momentum worldwide, and Singapore is no exception. More and more Singaporeans are being drawn...
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9th Malaysian Shared Services and Outsourcing Week
Venue: Malaysia
Date: 13-16 June 2022
The pandemic has proved the importance of Shared Services, and the demand for Shared Services is rising. Malaysia remains...
