Why do some bosses still want their workers to come back...
By Adrian Tan
As community cases rose worryingly over the last few weeks, putting the brakes on human movement became important.
As a result, schools went...
Reducing Workplace Injuries with Automation
By James McKew
The annual "World Day for Safety and Health at Work" on 28 April aims to raise awareness for the prevention of occupational...
Digital Defense: Keeping Data Safe & Secure
Technological advancement and adoption have been growing at an accelerated rate since the dawn of the 21st century. The convenience and ease of access...
Why a Hybrid Work Model Could be the Answer for Singapore’s...
When Singapore’s circuit breaker took effect on 7 April 2020, all non-essential businesses that could function with work-from-home operations were required to telecommute. However,...
Hiring Amidst a Global Crisis
During a global crisis such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the world economy tends to slow to a crawl. How does a company go...
Can Robots Replace the Human Element of HR?
In the digital era, there is much hype on automation replacing jobs. According to a recent poll by CareerBuilder, 55% of HR managers believe...
Malaysian Employees Are the Least Engaged Among Asian Markets
In the face of a challenging global economy, employees are more skeptical than before, as they anticipate better navigation of the organisation’s future and...
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...
Microsoft India offers enhanced family benefits
Recognising the need for a more inclusive approach, Microsoft India is introducing family caregiver leave for its staff.
Under this enhanced scheme, staff will be...
New employment dispute centres to cover Singapore workers
With the recent launch of two new dispute management offices, workers in Singapore now have access to a “cheaper, better, faster way” to resolve...
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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...
