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....
South Korea’s retail employment declines amid online shopping surge
The rise of e-commerce in South Korea has led to a steady decline in retail employment, with the number of sales workers decreasing for...
Turning automation into opportunity while ensuring no job losses
Angel Yeast has taken a significant step towards modernisation and sustainability by automating its packaging line while ensuring no employee layoffs. In 2024, with...
Why Backing Up is Crucial for Businesses
Over the past year, COVID-19 has led to unprecedented lifestyle changes around the world. Whether you are working from home for the first time,...
What if Employees Don’t Want to Return to the Office?
Business is ramping up once more as Covid-19 restrictions are being eased across the globe. Organizations are busy prepping the office for the inevitable...
What Workplace Wellbeing Means To The Future of Work
By Raymond Lew
With Malaysia making significant progress in vaccinating its population, the country is progressing to reopen its economy safely and transition to co-living...
Malaysia to get more Cambodian workers
Malaysia and Cambodia have recently signed two agreements on the employment of Cambodian migrant workers. The two governments signed agreements on the recruitment, employment...
Mainland China professionals continue to seek higher salaries in new job...
Global talent services company Morgan McKinley did another new study that revealed that 47% of employers in Mainland China plan to increase salary offers...
Taiwan adds expanded post-study work rights to its international recruitment strategy
Last year, Taiwan announced that it was ramping up its international recruitment target intending to attract 320,00 foreign students by 2030 – a notable...
Decision-makers demand for talent resilient despite softer overall hiring market
Hiring sentiment overall in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland is softer. However, a KPMG survey shows a more optimistic outlook from C-level executives...
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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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Job growth in South Korea falters
South Korea's employment growth in 2024 slowed substantially compared to previous years, with December marking a net job loss compared to one year before,...
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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...
