US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly drop despite still tight labour market...
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to still tight labour market conditions.
Initial claims for state...
US Job Momentum Maintained Despite Worker Shortages
April experienced another solid increase in jobs in the US despite businesses struggling to find suitable staff. Wage pressures were not as intense as...
Intel employees face excruciating wait on layoff notice as mid-October deadline...
Intel is continuing its cutback plans as it aims to complete laying off approximately 15,000 employees by the end of the year. While managers...
Reshaping Company Culture
O.C. Tanner, one of the leading brands in employee recognition and workplace culture, recently released its 2022 Global Culture Report. In its fourth year,...
Microsoft lays off another 650 staff from its video game workforce
It was reported that Microsoft is laying off a further 650 staff from its gaming business, according to a memo sent by Xbox chief...
Returner Anxiety
Workplaces have begun making efforts to reopen their office spaces. While some companies have embraced the idea of a partial or fully remote workforce,...
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...
Which Workers Are the Most Affected by Automation
Self-checkout at the grocery store, electronic record keeping, even tax preparation. Increasingly, technology is automating tasks previously performed by people. While automation technology has...
Most Amazon workers considering job hunting due to 5-day in-office policy
An overwhelming majority of Amazon employees are “dissatisfied” with the company requiring them to be in the office five days a week next year....
California food chains laying off workers ahead of new minimum wage...
Some California fast-food locations are letting go of workers ahead of a new $20 minimum wage law slated to take effect in April that...
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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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Job growth in South Korea falters
South Korea's employment growth in 2024 slowed substantially compared to previous years, with December marking a net job loss compared to one year before,...
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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...
