Malaysian companies have significant scope to promote diversity in the workplace
In today's globalised economy, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) play a crucial role in driving innovation and competitiveness in the workplace. However, a recent survey...
Significant portion of Thai workforce content with their careers despite skill-job...
Many Thai employees are surprisingly content in their current roles, even when these positions do not perfectly align with their skills or career aspirations,...
Malaysia’s HR minister calls for expansion of rehabilitation services
Malaysia’s Human Resources Minister, Steven Sim Chee Keong, recently advocated for the expansion of the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) rehabilitation services.
He called for the...
Global shift in tech talent sourcing: an increase in demand for...
The demand for specialised tech talent is rising sharply, with the International Data Corporation predicting that over 90% of companies will face IT skills...
Deel’s Annual Global Hiring Report for 2023 released with Malaysian workforce...
Deel, the all-in-one HR platform for global teams, has launched its Global Hiring Report for 2023, which puts Malaysia’s professional workforce on the global...
Human Resources Framework to boost compensation and job welfare for Malaysians
The Malaysia Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) has unveiled the inaugural National Human Resources Framework, which focuses on critical areas such as fair compensation and...
Hong Kong Airlines strengthens flight attendant recruitment in Thailand
The daily flight volume of Hong Kong Airlines has returned to the pre-pandemic level in the first half of the year.
As it continues to...
Miti and HR Ministry finalising incentives to bring home local talent
To address the talent shortage in Malaysia, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti), together with the Human Resources Ministry, is finalising some...
Japan approved bill for background checks for work
The Cabinet on Tuesday (Mar 29, 2024) approved a bill that aims to protect young children from sexual assault by requiring those seeking employment...
The Philippine government must act on the latest increase in unemployment...
It was reported that the unemployment rate in the Philippines increased to 4.5% in January 2024, from 3.1% in December 2023.
While this is still...
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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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Malaysia unveils tax incentives for companies and workers in Johor-Singapore SEZ
Malaysia has announced tax incentives to draw investments to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), including a 5 per cent tax rate for companies...
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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...
