YAHOO BUYS INDIA STARTUP
Yahoo! has leapt in to acquire the Indian startup Bookpad, a one-year-old company that hosts cloud-based documents. The deal is Yahoo’s first in India,...
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...
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...
Indian workers slowly replacing Palestinians in Israel’s construction industry
Imported construction workers from India are replacing Palestinians who used to work in Israel, as part of the Israeli government’s plan. Palestinian construction workers...
Top 10 skills for the 21st-century employee (Infographic)
In an increasingly connected world, employees look for more than a good report card of As. Not too long ago, it was academic credentials...
Gen Z employees consult codes of conduct more often, even while...
A new report released recently by LRN Corporation, the leader in ethics and compliance solutions that enable organisations to inspire principled performance, reveals striking...
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...
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...
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...
STARTUPS HIRING FAILED ENTREPRENEURS
Startup companies’ hunt for talents is becoming a big failure as they hire entrepreneurs, those who have tried once and failed in their ventures....
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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...
