Singtel and Etiqa launch free retrenchment coverage with Singtel Bill Protect
Singtel and Etiqa Insurance Singapore recently launched Singtel Bill Protect, a first-of-its-kind complimentary insurance plan to cushion Singaporeans from adverse economic situations and stay...
IMF notes Korea’s record-low unemployment amid bottoming outgrowth
In a recently published staff report for South Korea, the International Monetary Fund dedicated an annexe to understanding low unemployment in the country.
Noting that...
Four proactive workplace approaches for thriving amidst global economic shifts for...
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for resilient leadership in companies, which are now adapting to new challenges like geopolitical tensions, inflation, and ESG...
The Flexi Group opens its 5th flexible workspace location in Thailand
The Flexi Group is expanding its Common Ground brand in Bangkok, Thailand in a partnership agreement with Capstone Asset Company Ltd.
With a total of...
The Philippines’ Gen Z employees prefer to work alone
Young Filipinos belonging to Generation Z or those born between 1997 and 2012 prefer working independently to working with a team, according to a...
Majority of professionals prepare for job change amidst Taiwan layoffs and...
Career Cushioning, the process of being proactive about your career prospects to 'soften the blow' should anything go wrong with your current job –...
BOJ highlights rising wage pressure from structural job market changes
Japan's dwindling working-age population is leading to structural changes in the labour market that are heightening pressure on firms to hike wages and services...
Navigating workplace mental health challenges in politically unstable times
The escalating political instability worldwide is posing unprecedented challenges to organisations, particularly in safeguarding the mental health and well-being of their workforces. Political instability...
Supporting Hong Kong SMEs to understand better and practice ESG
Close to 90% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) participating in the SME ESG Charter 2024 have acknowledged that they have benefited from enhanced...
5 Ways to Build an Inclusive Culture to Encourage Women in...
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Dating back to the 18th century, women have played an important role in advancing computing. Ada Lovelace was the first computer...
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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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Malaysia’s labour market to remain steady even as youth joblessness stays...
It was reported that Malaysia’s labour market is already near full employment levels and is expected to remain stable, though economists flagged that youth...
Diary
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...
