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...
How better skills can boost recognition of domestic work
An ILO training course gives Indonesian domestic workers the opportunity to gain a nationally recognized certificate and aims to raise the status of the...
China: Out With Tech Giants, In With Semiconductors
It has been quite some time since China began to crackdown on its enormous tech and internet giants. Since then, job growth has seen...
Law firm layoffs rise in Hong Kong as China business slows
Things are not looking good as foreign law firms in China and Hong Kong are letting go of their staff at a rapid pace.
It...
Employment in China strong in 2023
China's employment in urban areas grew last year, with the nation's economy and job market returning to normal after the shock of the COVID-19...
One in five workers in Guangzhou turned to flexible contracts
A higher than average number of gig workers in one of China’s four tier-one cities has become apparent to residents of Guangzhou at a...
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,...
China to Train 14 Million Migrant Workers Within Two Years
China has recently announced its plans to train up to 14 million migrant workers in vocational programmes over the next two years. This is...
China sees record 7.7 million applicants for 200,000 government jobs
A record number of people in China took the civil service exam this year, as unemployment among young people soared. According to CNBC analysis...
Employment stability and quality can be improved, says China’s HR minister
China is now working hard to stabilise the job market, prioritising employment for their people, many of whom are struggling as a result of...
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Chinese money fuels hiring spree among private banks in Hong Kong
Wealth managers are ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to cater to an inflow of mainland Chinese money. UBS Group is adding staff as...
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Grab partners London School of Business & Finance to offer tertiary...
Leading super app Grab announced that it has partnered with the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) to offer eight Diploma and Degree...
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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...
