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...
Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holiday season
Ahead of a holiday shopping season analysts expect to set e-commerce records, Amazon said it will hire 250,000 seasonal workers. The tech giant said...
US jobless claims fall weekly; highest continuing claims in three years...
New applications for US unemployment aid unexpectedly fell last week, but the number of people collecting benefits in mid-October was the highest in nearly...
Nokia to layoff 16% of its workforce under “cost-cutting plan”
Finnish technology telecom group Nokia announced a major revamping of its business on Thursday (October 19) including layoffs of 14,000 jobs, or about 16%...
US weekly jobless claims drop to four-month low
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to a four-month low during the third week, pointing to solid job growth...
US hiring heats up as private-sector growth cools
US states and cities added about 65,000 jobs last month, pushing their combined payrolls far above pre-pandemic levels in a trend that contrasts with...
Ford pauses work on US$3.5 billion battery plant
Ford is halting work on a major battery plant in Michigan, just seven months after launching the project with a Chinese partner. The stoppage...
NYC workers to get increased salary as states boost minimum wage
Workers in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will soon be making at least US$16 an hour, a dollar more than they...
Google trims down at least 100 jobs across fast-growing cloud unit
It was reported that Alphabet is laying off employees from several teams in Google’s cloud unit, one of its fastest-growing businesses, CNBC has learned.
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Citigroup cuts 300 senior manager roles in latest restructuring
It was reported that Citigroup is laying off more than 300 senior manager roles Citi according to Bloomberg. This is part of chief executive...
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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...
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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...
