US Labour Market Defies Recession Fears
US job growth unexpectedly accelerated in July, lifting the level of employment above its pre-pandemic level and pouring cold water on fears the economy...
Reuters wins George Polk Award for uncovering child labour in Hyundai...
A team of Reuters reporters on Monday won a George Polk Award for reports that revealed the widespread use of child labour among suppliers...
Google Delays Its Return to the Office Once More
Tech goliath Google has decided to delay its return to the office once more in light of the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant,...
Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance.
“When people are not performing, we take the appropriate action,” a Microsoft...
AI at the midcareer crossroads: how professionals navigate the workplace
New data from Generation, the global employment nonprofit, unveils trends in how mid-career workers are using and experiencing AI in the workplace. The report,...
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...
Apple, Amazon Pause Hiring
Apple Freezes Hiring More Job Roles
Apple in October paused hiring for most jobs outside of research and development, according to a report from Bloomberg....
Burnout Declining, But Persists in the US: survey
Nearly half (49%) of American employees say that they are burned out from their jobs. This level of burnout remains stable from earlier this...
GM lays off over 1,000 salaried software and services employees
General Motors said Monday (August 19) it is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees at its software and service units worldwide. GM, confirming...
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...
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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...
