Weekly jobless claims at two-month high in the US reported
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased to a two-month high late March amid a gradual easing in labour market...
Malaysian retail sector sees a 173% growth in hiring
foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), one of the leading talent platforms, recently published the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for March 2024, formerly published...
China targets high-quality job opportunities for its upcoming workforce
China is stepping up efforts to promote high-quality employment by developing new growth engines in sectors such as artificial intelligence, modern manufacturing and electronics.
On...
Developing Singapore’s first certified travel professional programme for travel professionals
NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB) and the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) have formalised their commitment to equip professionals in the travel industry...
Airbus to reduce workforce by up to 2,500 jobs in Defence...
Airbus announced plans on Wednesday (October 16) to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its Defence and Space division, citing a "complex business environment"...
Amazon’s heavy investment in Singapore spurs indirect job creation
Amazon recently announced that it has invested more than S$2 billion across its retail and cloud businesses in Singapore in 2023. This includes both...
Most overseas Singapore firms opt out of local hires citing challenges...
Deel, the all-in-one HR platform for global teams, launched its Expansion and Hiring Research to understand the latest trends and challenges businesses in Singapore,...
The Philippines’ unemployment rate dropped further in November 2023
According to a statement released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) the country's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in November last year,...
Tech firms in Japan are looking for talent amid labour shortage
Currently, Japan is facing a stark shortage of skilled human resources in the technology sector, even as it seeks to digitalise its economy and...
Cambodia and South Korea strengthen employment and vocational ties
Cambodia and South Korea have agreed to increase their cooperation in the fields of employment, vocational training and the protection of Cambodia’s migrant workers.
The...
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Wage inequality has declined in two-thirds of countries worldwide
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that wage inequality has decreased in about two-thirds of all countries since 2000. Despite...
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Labour shortage may encourage some Dutch firms to go abroad
The Netherlands is at the bottom of a ranking of the world’s 89 most important economies when it comes to labour shortages, according to...
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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...
