Revised Employment Insurance System Bill tabled in Parliament
A revised Employment Insurance System Bill (EIS) has been tabled in Parliament aimed at providing a safety net for some 6.5 million workers in...
ILO proposes policies to end child labour by 2025
A new ILO report says improving legal protections, labour market governance, social protections, access to quality education and social dialogue between governments, the social...
ILO: Unemployment and decent work deficits to remain high in 2018
The ILO’s flagship report shows that while the global unemployment rate is stabilizing, unemployment and decent work deficits will stay at persistently high levels...
Companies in Vietnam to be Named Best Companies to Work for...
This year, Vietnam will be witnessing for the first time crowning of best companies to work for in Asia Vietnam Chapter by HR Asia...
Dr M expects to be sworn in as PM by 5pm...
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced at a press conference today that he expects to be sworn in as prime minister by the Yang Di...
Acts amended to give spouse SOCSO coverage
Human Resource Minister M. Kulasegaran has approved the extension of social security protection to the spouse termed 'employee' in a husband-wife business. Amendments to...
Manufacturers welcome minimum wage hike, but wants government to contribute half
Manufacturers welcome minimum wage hike, but wants government to contribute 50%
A majority of manufacturers welcome the proposal for a higher minimum wage — provided...
The Pros and Cons of Being a Leader of an Organisation
While being a leader has many benefits, the role also comes with tremendous pressure. What are the pros and cons of being a leader?...
Most Malaysians still earn below average incomes
A majority of Malaysians will still be earning less than the national average income even when the country achieves high-income status. Ensuring income equality...
Moderate Salary Increases for Singapore in 2019
Hays Asia Salary Guide Reveals Moderate Salary Increases for Singapore in 2019
Salaries for professionals in a wide range of industries are likely to face...
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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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Grab Indonesia’s Wiramudi Grab programme empowers women driver-partner
On December 19, 2024, Vantage Foundation announced its partnership with Grab Indonesia in support of their Wiramudi Grab programme, which is designed to empower...
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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...
