Korea’s senior employment reaches record levels amid aging demographics
It was reported that elderly people aged 60 and over accounted for a record high of 22.4% of the total workforce in South Korea...
Leading corporate initiative addresses the growing challenge of workplace eye health
VISTA Eye Specialist, a leading provider of eye care services, launched its Premier Corporate Partner Programme. This initiative aims to combat the rising incidence...
Korea’s recruitment for Filipino housekeeping and childcare helpers has begun
The recruitment process for housekeeping and childcare helpers in the Philippines, introduced by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Seoul Metropolitan Government...
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...
A 2024 survey reveals talent retention strategies in Vietnam’s growing market
Reeracoen Vietnam, the region's leading recruitment agency, has released a comprehensive survey titled "What Vietnamese Workers Want in 2024". Conducted in June and July...
Weekly jobless claims at two-month high in the US reported
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased to a two-month high late March amid a gradual easing in labour market...
Socso needs to review policies in line with current developments
The Malaysia’s Social Security Organisation or Socso needs to constantly keep its policies and employee protection programmes abreast with current developments, especially the latest...
Japan’s 2024 wage negotiations concluded with the most substantial salary increases...
According to the final tally of the country's biggest union group, Japan’s annual pay negotiations ended with the highest raises in more than three...
More university graduates in China turning to smaller cities for employment
More university graduates in China are choosing to look for jobs in smaller cities instead of in typically coveted locales such as financial hub...
Ford plans 4,000 job cuts in Europe as EVs lose momentum
Ford Motor Co will look to eliminate another 4,000 positions in Europe, further retrenching within a region where the transition to electric vehicles is...
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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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Grab Indonesia’s Wiramudi Grab programme empowers women driver-partner
On December 19, 2024, Vantage Foundation announced its partnership with Grab Indonesia in support of their Wiramudi Grab programme, which is designed to empower...
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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...
