Vietnam’s US$260 Million Training Safety Net
Tran Tuan Tu, head of the unemployment insurance division at Vietnam's Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs’ employment department, has said his ministry...
Adidas contractor now needs 1,000 workers after layoffs
Taiwanese footwear maker Pouyuen Vietnam said it now needs 1,000 new workers, the biggest recruitment wave for HCMC's largest employer since numerous layoffs last...
Malaysian ex-staff giving lifelines to layoff SEA Lazada employees
It was reported that a fifth of Lazada’s Malaysia staff was laid off, including the country’s chief executive officer and its chief logistics officer...
Vietnam factory workers laid off as West cuts imports
Phan Thi Nhieu has spent a decade assembling shoes for worldwide brands such as Timberland and K-Swiss, but she is now among tens of...
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...
Vietnam still lack human resources for tourism sector
Vietnam’s human resources for tourism are still insufficient in number and quality, posing a great challenge for the industry in the context of tough...
Highest annual growth of renewables jobs in 2023, reaching 16.2 million
The year 2023 saw the highest-ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million, according to the newly released...
F&B Shops in Vietnam Fail to Attract Workers with Minimum Pay
Food and beverage staff are being paid just around the minimum wage level, making recruitment difficult in major cities in Vietnam where job opportunities...
Vietnam still need to improve skills in IT human resources
Only 35% of information technology students who find jobs upon graduation can meet employers’ requirements, according to a workshop stated in HCM City on...
Are LGBT employees being left behind?
Despite the global shift towards a more inclusive community embracing diversity, only over half of organisations tailored their policies to specifically accommodate lesbian gay,...
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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’s labour market to remain steady even as youth joblessness stays...
It was reported that Malaysia’s labour market is already near full employment levels and is expected to remain stable, though economists flagged that youth...
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...
