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...
ILO teams with J.P Morgan to support women entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs in Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand looking to recover from the pandemic and build long-term business resilience can receive support through a new...
Healthcare, education and public sectors named top performers in organisational wellbeing
A new region-wide report found the Singapore workforce to be one of the top performers in Organisational Health in APAC, a category which measures...
Southeast Asia anticipates salary increases in 2025
Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, has announced the findings from its 2024 Salary Increase and Turnover Study for Southeast Asia (SEA)....
THE CURIOUS CASE OF PRESENTEEISM
Actor Woody Allen once said that 80% of but, because of illness or other medical conditions, not fully functioning—can cut individual productivity by one-third...
No Improvement In Online Hiring Activity for Southeast Asia Banking Professionals
According to the latest Monster Employment Index (MEI), hiring activity within Southeast Asia’s Banking and Financial Services Industry (BFSI) did not show any signs...
Singapore’s Workforce Has Poorest Mental Health, Job Satisfaction, and Quality of...
A new region-wide study has identified the Singaporean workforce as having the worst mental health across Southeast Asia, with local employees surveyed claiming the...
Philippines jobless rate at two-month high
According to the local statistics agency, the Philippines' jobless rate jumped to a two-month high in March as inflation and an El Niño-induced dry...
Maybank extends maternity leave up to 365 days
Female employees of Maybank Malaysia will enjoy longer maternity leave, according to a recent announcement by the bank.
The new scheme, which comes after a...
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PEOPLE AT THE CORE
Inspiro’s people management strategies are focused on attracting and retaining the best BPO talent and in developing their employees to realise...
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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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Malaysia unveils tax incentives for companies and workers in Johor-Singapore SEZ
Malaysia has announced tax incentives to draw investments to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), including a 5 per cent tax rate for companies...
Diary
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...
