Four-day Work Week?
Industry players generally do not welcome a proposed four-day working week.
SME Association of Malaysia president, Ding Hong Sing said fewer work hours in Malaysia...
Banks cut salaries and bonuses amid economic slowdown and Beijing’s financial...
China’s most vibrant banks reported the largest salary cuts among financial institutions last year, adding to ongoing employment pressures, while 10 state-controlled lenders also...
Unemployment falls to four-year low in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong has reportedly returned to full employment, the city faces the challenge of keeping their best talent from emigrating.
Hong Kong’s unemployment fell...
Working abroad could boost your salary by more than a third
Young professionals who move abroad for work could see their earnings jump by more than a third, according to a new study which found...
Malaysians’ Quality of Life Dipped During COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 restrictions in Malaysia are slowly easing up since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was put in place in March. The economic slowdown that...
Malaysia & Singapore to Reopen Borders
After almost two years, the close neighbors of Malaysia and Singapore will soon reopen their borders to one another, allowing for vaccinated visitors to...
China faces potential public opposition as it considers raising retirement age
China’s top lawmakers are reviewing a government proposal to raise the retirement age, paving the way for its approval as soon as Friday (Sept...
Diversity and Inclusion Essential for Productivity
Greater progress on diversity and inclusion essential to rebuild productive and resilient workplaces
One-in-four people do not feel valued at work and those who do...
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...
Enabling a flexible workplace
Options for flexible workplaces which offer the opportunity for stronger morale, better productivity, and breakthrough innovation.
Agility is set to be a key differentiation factor...
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Wage inequality has declined in two-thirds of countries worldwide
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that wage inequality has decreased in about two-thirds of all countries since 2000. Despite...
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Labour shortage may encourage some Dutch firms to go abroad
The Netherlands is at the bottom of a ranking of the world’s 89 most important economies when it comes to labour shortages, according to...
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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...
