Indonesia Aiming to Submit Revised Employment Law Bill by January
The Indonesian government plants to hand over a revised employment law bill to parliament by early January. This is being done in an effort...
US Shoulders Virus as it Ramps Up Hiring
Despite the Covid-19 coronavirus still being a potential threat, US employers have decided to ramp up their hiring efforts, resulting in over 530,000 new...
Impact of digitalization on work in developing economies
A new publication on the expansion of digital economic activity in developing economies, published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), examines what digitalization means...
Taiwan has sixth-longest work hours
Taiwan recorded the sixth-longest average working hours among 39 economies last year, according to a report on international labour by the Ministry of Labour.
The...
Shaping inclusive globalization preoccupies G20 Leaders at Hamburg Summit
“Fragile growth prospects and continued weak employment prospects formed the background to intensive Leaders’ discussions around how to shape a more inclusive globalization,” said...
Is emotional intelligence a predictor of success?
Gone are the days when a high IQ would place an employee at the pinnacle of achievement. Today, the pre-eminence of IQ as a...
Myanmar Marches as Unions Protest on International Workers Day
While some may have had a relaxing day off, the workers of Myanmar came together to voice their right to be heard. During International...
Singapore Places Focus on Its Older Workers
Singapore has recently announced a concerted effort to help its middle-aged and older workers as they represent a majority (approximately 60 percent) of the...
What can you do when your workplace becomes toxic?
We cannot deny that there is the good and ugly in each person, and the difference is that some allow the dark side to...
Skill gap concerns in Thailand’s blooming EV market
The EV market in Thailand is growing rapidly thanks largely to the government’s promotional packages to incentivise both car manufacturing and consumers, high fuel...
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Chinese money fuels hiring spree among private banks in Hong Kong
Wealth managers are ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to cater to an inflow of mainland Chinese money. UBS Group is adding staff as...
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Kuala Lumpur Pays The Highest For Graduates
According to the latest data from the Department of Statistics, all states recorded growth in the median and mean monthly salaries and wages of...
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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...
