US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits rose unexpectedly last week, with more individuals continuing to collect unemployment checks at the...
Boeing to cut over 2,500 jobs amid major restructuring effort
It was reported that Boeing will lay off more than 2,500 workers in the US states of Washington, Oregon, South Carolina and Missouri, according...
Workers go on strike to protest Microsoft stalling negotiations over job...
Hundreds of members of the ZeniMax Workers United union went on strike on Wednesday (Nov 13) to protest the "lack of progress" in negotiations...
AMD announces 4% global workforce reduction to focus on AI chip...
AMD said on Wednesday (Nov 13) that it will lay off 4% of its global staff as the longtime computer chipmaker seeks to gain...
Boeing factory workers end 53-day strike
Unionized machinists at Boeing voted Monday to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for...
40% of the global workforce dissatisfied with their salaries
A recent survey involving more than 34,600 employees sheds light on matters of remuneration and job satisfaction. However, salary is no longer employees’ top...
Visa plans massive layoffs to streamline its international business
Visa is planning to lay off about 1,400 employees and contractors by the end of the year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on...
Global shift in tech talent sourcing: an increase in demand for...
The demand for specialised tech talent is rising sharply, with the International Data Corporation predicting that over 90% of companies will face IT skills...
US-Malaysia economic partnership creates 312,000 new jobs in past decade
The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said US-Malaysia economic relations have created over 312,000 jobs in Malaysia over the last decade. Dave Williams, the...
Boeing strike continues as workers reject wage agreement
Boeing factory workers voted to reject a contract offer and continue a more than five-week strike on Wednesday (October 23), in a blow to...
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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...
