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...
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...
Delivery work overtakes traditional self-employment jobs in Korea
South Korea’s self-employment landscape is witnessing a significant shift as delivery workers, widely known as “riders”, have surpassed traditional self-employment jobs such as fast...
South Korea’s youths abandon finance careers, reject gruelling hours, high pressure
Attracted by social prestige and the lure of money, new graduates have long envisioned themselves working in finance. But in South Korea, young people...
Employment gap in Korea widens throughout COVID-19 fallout
Bearing the brunt of a prolonged COVID-19 fallout, South Korea saw the employment gap widen between top-tier businesses and smaller ones last year, data...
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...
South Korea’s Hana Financial Group supports IT HR development in Indonesia
Hana Financial Group recently announced the opening of Hana Financial Group Youth IT Academy to foster global IT talent at the St. Regis Hotel...
South Korean employment growth slows down despite add-on jobs
South Korea's employment growth rate continued to slow down in March. The country’s jobs grew at the slowest pace in two years last month...
Diversity thrives, inclusion prevails: HR Asia Best Companies to Work for...
The winners of the prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia South Korea 2023 awards have been announced by HR Asia,...
Korea to help develop Bangladesh’s skilled human resources
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will continue to support Bangladesh in the development of skilled human resources in the country so that Bangladesh can...
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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...
