‘Spare-time’ job matching services are supporting Japan’s rural communities
More people in Japan are seeking flexible employment to accommodate personal schedules or family responsibilities. In contrast with corporate platforms used in urban areas,...
BetterPlace’s acquisition of TROOPERS will boost its presence in Southeast Asia
BetterPlace, Asia’s biggest frontline workforce management SaaS platform, has announced the acquisition of TROOPERS, Malaysia’s leading flexi-talent solutions technology player.
The acquisition of TROOPERS will...
Filipino nurses and engineers to find more jobs in Qatar
Filipino nurses, architects, and engineers will have more job opportunities in Qatar, the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers said on Friday, as it agreed...
Gen Z in Asia are in poor mental health according to...
AXA, a top global insurer, recently did a research highlights how young people can benefit most from employer mind health support amid “Our Time...
India spends billions on jobs, key allies in first budget after...
India unveiled spending of billions of dollars to create new jobs and satisfy key coalition partners in the first budget by Prime Minister Narendra...
Philippines ranks 59th of 60 countries on work-life balance index
The Philippines obtained the second worst work-life balance score among 60 countries analysed in the latest report of a global human resource services firm....
Alibaba on a broader cutback shuts down computing lab division
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has shuttered its quantum computing research lab, a sign that the Chinese e-commerce and cloud operator is considering more cutbacks...
Taiwan to allow foreign nationals to serve in the social work...
Taiwan's Ministry of Labor (MOL) on Thursday (May 2) said it is planning to open the social work sector to foreign nationals following the...
Singapore employees to see salary hikes in 2025
Employees in Singapore could see salary increments ranging from two per cent to five per cent on average in the coming year, though the...
Southeast Asia anticipates salary increases in 2025
Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, has announced the findings from its 2024 Salary Increase and Turnover Study for Southeast Asia (SEA)....
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Short on workers, Japan retailer hires remote cashiers living overseas
One of Japan’s largest 24-hour convenience store chains is turning to remote cashiers based overseas in a bid to tackle the country’s chronic labour...
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Grab Indonesia’s Wiramudi Grab programme empowers women driver-partner
On December 19, 2024, Vantage Foundation announced its partnership with Grab Indonesia in support of their Wiramudi Grab programme, which is designed to empower...
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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...
