Korea to begin dialogue over four-day workweek
Employers call for flexibility, employees want shorter working hours
Discussions between the government, employers and employees will start this week to improve the balance between...
South Korea to expand vocational training for foreign workers
It was reported that the South Korean government plans to drastically expand specialised vocational training for foreign workers entering Korea with the non-professional employment...
China Immigration service hotline to offer Russian, Japanese and Korean services
From November 26, 2024, the telephone terminal of the China Immigration Service Hotline 12367 will support Russian, Japanese and Korean language services, in addition...
Starbucks Korea announced new initiatives to bolster youth employment
Starbucks Korea dedicated Starbucks Jongno R as its eighth Community Store, marking a continued commitment to enhance youth employment, on 9 January. A portion...
Sri Lanka to get more jobs in South Korea this year
Korea has agreed to provide 8,000 job opportunities for Sri Lankans in South Korea this year, exceeding the job quota of 6,500 offered earlier....
Korean government promises integrated management of foreign workforce
To improve the predictability of foreign workforce supply and demand and to develop tailored human resource policies, South Korea’s government will revamp its outlook...
New “Women in the Workplace: Asia” survey – generational divide in...
Transparent visibility of opportunities, workplace flexibility and access to opportunities rank as the three most pressing actions companies need to take to empower a...
Korea’s female employment rate is low among OECD nations
South Korea's employment and labour indicators for women have remained low among members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) over the...
Korean conglomerates surpass 3 million employees as SMEs shrink
The number of employees at Korean conglomerates exceeded 3 million for the first time last year, reaching 11 percent of the overall employment at...
Korean Gov’t presents policies to better support HR and the shipbuilding...
The Korean government will launch a major support programme to support the Korean shipbuilding industry. It will provide 180 billion won (US$135 million) in...
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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...
