Asking employees the right questions — at the right time
Exit interviews get mixed reviews among HR professionals. But if you’re going to do them, you need to do them right.
Andrew Lu, writing on...
Is India in Need of an Urban Employment Scheme?
The easing of lockdown measures witnessed in more recent months has spurred a revival in employment but, in truth, the national unemployment figures released...
Challenges faced by 86% of Indian employees in the workplace exceed...
Despite being the second largest "thriving" working population in South Asia, 86% of Indians felt they were either struggling or suffering, way above the...
When Mental Illness Comes to Work
When Mental Illness Comes to Work
By Peter Wilson
A recent incident at a major Australian airport saw an employee of one of the infrastructure utilities...
India’s Tata set to bring 4,000 jobs to the UK with...
The Indian owner of Jaguar Land Rover has revealed plans to build a £4 billion battery factory in the UK – a move the...
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...
Starbucks to double employment by growing to 1,000 stores in India...
India’s Tata Starbucks Private Limited recently unveiled its ambitious plan of operating 1,000 stores in India by 2028 or one new store opening every...
Hong Kong University chief leaves for a job with lower pay
Money may not be everything when it comes to job satisfaction. Though many switch to higher paying jobs, there are some who contend that...
New Guidelines a Boon for India’s Businesses
Under new health guidelines, India's offices can now resume work after proper disinfection, in case Covid-19 cases are reported, without closing or sealing the...
Extreme heat triggers novel insurance payout for 50,000 women in India
A group of 50,000 self-employed women in India have become the first beneficiaries of a novel insurance scheme that pays out when temperatures hit...
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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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Job growth in South Korea falters
South Korea's employment growth in 2024 slowed substantially compared to previous years, with December marking a net job loss compared to one year before,...
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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...
