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...
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...
VXI Global Solutions plans to generate 10k jobs in five years...
VXI Global Solutions, a leader in customer experience management and business transformation services, recently announced the inauguration of its newest delivery centre in International...
Benefits are the key to keeping employees happy and motivated
Monetary returns alone may no longer keep employees working at their peak. An attractive package that provides for a more wholesome career is the...
Young Indian graduates struggle to get jobs
In the world’s most populous country, tens of thousands of graduates and postgraduates, many with professional degrees, such as engineering, spend years studying at...
Women hold top management jobs in Malaysia civil service
As high as 35% of top policy-making positions are held by women in Malaysia’s public sector.
The latest figures – 1,419 women holding top positions...
Infosys and Accenture India Will Be Covering Vaccination Costs for Employees
As vaccination campaigns are being rolled out globally, employers have a central role to play in the drive to persuade people to get vaccinated....
India’s Gig Workers Remain Undocumented and Unprotected
There are only estimates of India’s gig workforce, and this lack of data is one of the reasons why gig workers are largely bereft...
Robots may be part of the futuristic workforce
Robots may be the new wave of workers.
The workplace of the future may soon see robots working alongside humans, and in a recent study...
Joint study on workplace mental health in Asia released by Aon...
Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, in collaboration with global healthcare leader TELUS Health, has released the inaugural Aon TELUS Health Asia...
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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...
