Gen AI

Malaysia Supports Gen AI Despite Worries About A Skills Gap

Malaysian workplaces are preparing for a future driven by flexible work schedules and generative artificial intelligence…

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jobs

Singapore’s Labour Market To Decline As Fewer Jobs Are Available

The latest statistics from Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) shows a persistent weakening in labour demand,…

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leave

HSBC Expands Workers’ Parental Leave Effective January 1, 2024

Maternity leave will be increased from 16 to 20 weeks beginning January 1, 2024, while paternity…

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wage

Hong Kong’s Wage Growth Will Halt In 2024

Employees in Hong Kong are advised to expect unchanged pay in the coming year, according to…

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disabled

Facilities For Disabled People Face Severe Labour Shortage

Due to low pay and a dwindling workforce in an ageing society, facilities for disabled persons…

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workplaces

Workplaces In Australia Encouraged To Prioritise Worker Welfare

The foundation of a successful workplace is psychological safety and health, and the results of the…

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bonus

Singapore Employers Keep Their Bonus Commitment

Despite a forecast hiring slowdown in 2024, according to ManpowerGroup Singapore's latest quarterly employment outlook study,…

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minimum

Minimum Wage Hike In Thailand Put On Hold

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has rejected proposed hikes to Thailand's minimum daily wage, claiming that…

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upskilling

Women Are More Eager To Invest In Upskilling Than Men In India

Opportunities for upskilling are growing, and Indian female professionals are eager to take advantage of them…

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talent

Malaysia Launches Plan Study To Solve Labour Talent Shortages

The newly released Sector-Focused Industry-Academia Collaboration (IAC) Workshop report by Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp) focuses on…

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Singapore Revises National AI Policy For Global Leadership

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore has revealed the country's new AI policy, claiming that…

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Ex-MP Claims That Many Labour Unions May Aid In Pay Negotiations.

According to Charles Santiago, a former member of parliament for Klang, the new Trade Unions Act…

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foreign workers

Malaysia To Minimise Reliance On Foreign Workers By 2024 Continues

In 2024, the Malaysian government intends to implement substantial labour market reforms with the goal of…

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work-life balance

Thai Employees To Prioritise Work-life Balance

According to The Nation, this was one of the significant conclusions from Robert Walters' poll of…

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civil

Civil Servants Are First To Benefit From A New Pay Programme

With the ongoing assessment of Malaysia's Public Service Remuneration Scheme, emphasis would be given to personnel…

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youth

Local Youth Flee To The Countryside As Job Market Worsens

Gong Chengqiang used to make 200,000 yuan a year at a tech firm in Hangzhou until…

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foreign

UK Announced Surge In Wage Threshold For Foreign Worker Visas

The British government announced a range of reforms on Monday aimed at reducing net migration to…

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office

Strategic Shifts For An Effective Return To Office

According to Gartner, forcing people back to work without a clear objective and open communication can…

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