Hong Kong to Increase Mandatory Days Off to 17
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced plans Tuesday to increase the number of mandatory days off for workers in the city to 17...
The 2024 work trend index on the state of AI at...
Microsoft Corp. and LinkedIn released the 2024 Work Trend Index, a joint report on the state of AI at work titled, "AI at work...
Hong Kong workers struggle financially despite improvements
More than half of Hong Kong employees (52%) are at risk or struggling concerning their finances, according to the new survey by WTW, a...
Salary is the Strongest Motivator in an Increasingly Stretched Tech Talent...
Emigrations and talent mobility restrictions have over the last few years led to intensified competition for technology talent in Hong Kong SAR. However, meeting...
Layoffs Could Not Keep Ex-Cathay Pacific Staffers Down
Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused devastating damage to the global economy, resulting in livelihoods being destroyed and an uncountable number of pay cuts...
Should employers look for the best fit?
In the landscape of meritocracy, most recruiters would believe that the best job is reserved for the best man. However, getting the perfect fit...
Graduates From World’s Top Universities Can Work in the UK with...
An update in the UK’s immigration rule will now allow for graduates from the world’s top 50 universities to work in the country under...
Older Singaporeans can work until age 67 from July this year
The re-employment age for older workers in Singapore will be extended from 65 to 67 this July, and the new scheme promises no pay...
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...
Hong Kong Unveils Foreign ‘Talent Trawl’ to Halt Brain Drain
Hong Kong will open an office dedicated to "trawling talent" from overseas in an effort to revive the city's battered reputation as a global...
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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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Malaysia unveils tax incentives for companies and workers in Johor-Singapore SEZ
Malaysia has announced tax incentives to draw investments to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), including a 5 per cent tax rate for companies...
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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...
