Women hold top management jobs in Malaysia civil service
As high as 35% of top policy-making positions are held by women in Malaysia’s public sector.
The latest figures – 1,419 women holding top positions...
New employment dispute centres to cover Singapore workers
With the recent launch of two new dispute management offices, workers in Singapore now have access to a “cheaper, better, faster way” to resolve...
Australia Partners with FMM Institute to Upskill Malaysian Food Manufacturers
Fifty supervisors and quality control professionals from the Malaysian food manufacturing sector have joined an upskilling programme coordinated by one of Australia’s leading education...
THE CURIOUS CASE OF PRESENTEEISM
Actor Woody Allen once said that 80% of but, because of illness or other medical conditions, not fully functioning—can cut individual productivity by one-third...
Salary increases in Hong Kong likely to remain static in 2017
With a sluggish Chinese economy, salary increments are likely to remain static as the trend of uncertainty in Hong Kong continues, according to the...
Benefits are the key to keeping employees happy and motivated
Monetary returns alone may no longer keep employees working at their peak. An attractive package that provides for a more wholesome career is the...
Ricoh (Malaysia) announces leadership change
Ms Alice Lee will helm Ricoh (Malaysia) as the Chief Operating Officer, replacing Mr Peter Wee, effective 1 April this year. Alice Lee shall...
Maybank extends maternity leave up to 365 days
Female employees of Maybank Malaysia will enjoy longer maternity leave, according to a recent announcement by the bank.
The new scheme, which comes after a...
AI adoption by Mainland Chinese businesses escalates
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among Mainland Chinese companies has increased steadily over the past three years and is expected to surge in the next...
Is emotional intelligence a predictor of success?
Gone are the days when a high IQ would place an employee at the pinnacle of achievement. Today, the pre-eminence of IQ as a...
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Economic recovery is losing steam, new ILO report says
A newly-released report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) showed that the global economy is slowing down, making it harder for labour markets to...
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Implementation of Thailand’s Employee Welfare Fund
The Employee Welfare Fund, Thailand’s much-anticipated financial safety net for employees, is set to launch in late 2025, bringing new contribution requirements for employers...
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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...
