Possible closure of VW’s three German factories in cost-cutting push
Volkswagen AG’s top labour leader said Europe’s biggest automaker plans to close at least three factories in Germany as part of wide-ranging cost reductions...
Lufthansa cabin crew call new two-day strike in Germany
Lufthansa's cabin crew union has called a fresh two-day strike across two of Germany's busiest airports, Frankfurt and Munich. Taking place on Tuesday and...
Flexible work arrangements could encourage birth rate boost among Singapore’s working...
Remote, the leading global HR platform for distributed companies, revealed the findings from their first Global Working Parents Report.
The report surveys 13,859 working parents...
Germany adopts new scheme to fill the skilled labour gap
So, you've finished school. Now what? In Germany, many young people go to college. Others sign up for a year of voluntary social work....
Germany to try 4-day work week from February 1 for six...
Germany will launch a six-month trial of a 4-day work week starting 1 February 2024. The exercise will involve 45 companies and is aimed...
Survey suggests ‘easily offended’ Gen Z employees are quickly let go
Businesses have traditionally been eager to replenish teams with younger recruits, but many are finding Generation Z newcomers to be more troublesome than their...
Germany’s new visa programme makes it easier for skilled workers to...
If you've ever longed to live in Germany, now might be the perfect time to try. The country recently announced a new work visa,...
Germany launches major 4-day workweek trial amid labour shortage
Germany has started a six-month four-day workweek trial that will allow employees at 45 companies across the country to work one less day per...
Bosch to cut 5,550 jobs as part major workforce reduction
Robert Bosch said on Friday (November 22) the company plans to cut up to 5,550 jobs, the latest sign of struggle in Germany's creaking...
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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...
