China’s 996 Crackdown
996 might seem like a set of unassuming numbers to the average onlooker, but for some workers, especially those in China, these numbers fill...
HR Asia Announces China’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia
In a year marked by a pandemic and continued global uncertainty, 32 companies across China have been named among HR Asia’s Best Companies to...
Recruitment in China Post-Covid-19
COVID-19 has caused devastating damage to China’s economic activities. Many industries from catering, to retail, to tourism, and more have been hit badly due...
Can Robots Replace the Human Element of HR?
In the digital era, there is much hype on automation replacing jobs. According to a recent poll by CareerBuilder, 55% of HR managers believe...
Malaysian Employees Are the Least Engaged Among Asian Markets
In the face of a challenging global economy, employees are more skeptical than before, as they anticipate better navigation of the organisation’s future and...
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...
Microsoft India offers enhanced family benefits
Recognising the need for a more inclusive approach, Microsoft India is introducing family caregiver leave for its staff.
Under this enhanced scheme, staff will be...
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...
Are LGBT employees being left behind?
Despite the global shift towards a more inclusive community embracing diversity, only over half of organisations tailored their policies to specifically accommodate lesbian gay,...
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...
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Wage inequality has declined in two-thirds of countries worldwide
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that wage inequality has decreased in about two-thirds of all countries since 2000. Despite...
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Labour shortage may encourage some Dutch firms to go abroad
The Netherlands is at the bottom of a ranking of the world’s 89 most important economies when it comes to labour shortages, according 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...
