Japan’s ‘lost generation’ faces slow pay growth and lack of promotion
The plight of Japan's "lost generation" mainly comprising people in their 40s or early 50s is persisting, as they struggle to keep pace with...
South Korea to ease workforce shortage by boosting foreign workforce in...
In a move to alleviate labour shortages, the South Korean government announced on Dec 29, 2023 that it will allow the hiring of foreign...
Malaysian HR Ministry launched the Flexible Work Arrangement Guidelines
The Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) Guidelines launched recently is one of the continuous efforts by the Government and the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) to...
Study finds legal departments are too under-resourced to be effective
Being an APAC-based General Counsel (GC) is hard, according to the results of a survey by Axiom, the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal...
US-based companies turn to global talent pool as accountant shortage hits...
As over 75% of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) reached retirement age in 2019 and fewer recruits are entering the field due to demanding education...
Gig economy threatens Indonesia’s human capital growth
The gig economy has trapped a significant chunk of Indonesia’s young workforce in jobs that make it harder for them to move up and...
Gen Z employees consult codes of conduct more often, even while...
A new report released recently by LRN Corporation, the leader in ethics and compliance solutions that enable organisations to inspire principled performance, reveals striking...
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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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Japan firms working to attract and retain skilled foreign workers
As labour-strapped Japan faces a growing exodus of foreign workers due to low wages and other employment challenges, some companies are working overtime to...
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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...
