China takes firm action against ‘invisible overtime’ and wage arrears
If an employee continues to reply to job-related messages during off-duty hours, can this be counted as overtime? should the employers offer extra payment...
China’s rising youth unemployment breeds new working-class
Rising unemployment in China is pushing millions of college graduates into a tough bargain, with some forced to accept low-paying work or even subsisting...
15 Things Leaders Can Manage (and One They Can’t)
15 Things Leaders Can Manage (and One They Can’t)
by Jesse Lyn Stoner
Things Leaders Can Manage (and Should)
Focus and Attention
You can manage what you put...
Citi to hire 25 new China-savvy bankers along the Belt and...
Citi, the US banking giant, is set to redeploy some of its mainland staff to countries linked with the Belt and Road Initiative, and...
Japan mulls allowing blue collar foreign workers to stay indefinitely
In a major shift, Japan is looking to allow foreign nationals in certain blue-collar jobs to stay indefinitely starting as early as the 2022...
Diversity thrives, inclusion prevails: HR Asia Best Companies to Work for...
The winners of the prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Thailand 2023 awards have been announced by HR Asia, a...
Banks cut salaries and bonuses amid economic slowdown and Beijing’s financial...
China’s most vibrant banks reported the largest salary cuts among financial institutions last year, adding to ongoing employment pressures, while 10 state-controlled lenders also...
HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia China 2024...
HR Asia, the leading publication in the human resources industry, announces the winners of its prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in...
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...
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...
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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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US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits rose unexpectedly last week, with more individuals continuing to collect unemployment checks at the...
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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...
