South Korea extended employment permit system list by one more country
The South Korean government plans to discuss a measure that involves expanding the number of countries subject to the employment permit system in 2024...
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...
Chinese chipmakers want Korean semiconductor experts
Recently, Chinese semiconductor companies frequently post job openings on Korean job boards.
“It is not uncommon for many Chinese companies that have entered semiconductor zones...
South Korea to add flexibility to 52-hour work week
South Korea’s government has unveiled a set of plans to overhaul the current 52-hour working week system and give workers greater flexibility in their...
Korea added fewest number of jobs in three years in March...
Korea added the fewest number of jobs in three years in March due mainly to a high base effect and weak employment in the...
Korea eases foreign worker employment requirements to counter labour shortage
South Korean Government has issued a legislative notice of an amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the Act on the Employment of Foreign Workers,...
South Korea projected to have the world’s highest proportion of elderly...
It was reported that South Korea is on track to become the world's most aged society within the next 30 years, with projections indicating...
Employment rates and wages drop once women become mothers in South...
The employment rates and wages of South Korea's female workers significantly dropped after they become mothers, with about one in two mothers leaving their...
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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...
