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Investing in mental well-being makes absolute business sense: Jing Tan of International SOS
In an exclusive interview with ETHRWorld International, Jing Tan, Regional General Manager and Director for Southeast Asia at International SOS, delves into the complexities and strategies of supporting employee mental health. The conversation highlights the significant impact of mental well-being on productivity and engagement, along with practical steps to create an open culture around mental health.
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Levelling the skilling playing field: Democratising skills for a green future
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Navigating CEO transitions: Insights from Dr Ty Wiggins on leadership, challenges, and success strategies
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From tradition to transformation: The evolution of women leadership in Southeast Asia
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Generations in harmony: Mastering multigenerational leadership in Southeast Asia
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A quick look at legal and compliance guidelines for Southeast Asian businesses
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Workplace safety: Ways organisations can get it right
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Unleashing potential: Cultivating leadership readiness in a dynamic world
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The power of ‘AI-volution’ for the Philippines workforce 2.0
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Outsized expands into ANZ offering innovative solutions to flexible talent needs
With the expansion, the company will address critical agility and specialisation shortages facing enterprises and consulting firms.
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Japanese firms deliver biggest pay hikes in 33 years: Rengo
Workers' monthly pay will rise 5.10% on average this fiscal year, according to a survey of companies conducted since March by union group Rengo, which has about 7 million members.
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Hybrid work enables greater flexibility and cost savings for 91% working parents in Singapore: Study
74% would look for a new job if they were asked to travel to a central office five days a week.
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Human Capital Management solutions market to reach $13.92 Bn by 2028: Technavio
Demand for automated recruitment processes is driving market growth, with a trend towards emergence of cloud-computing services.
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Impact of tech and AI on jobs in the Philippines
The 45th National Conference of Employers (NCE) held on June 25-26, 2024 focused on how technology and artificial intelligence affect jobs and what needs to be done to tackle employment challenges and change drivers that are rapidly transforming the world of work.
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Foreign workers in Malaysia now eligible for extra protection and benefits
Additionally, employers can still enrol their foreign workers under private insurance if they choose to or as required by other authorities, such as the Health Insurance Scheme for Foreign Workers under the Health Ministry.
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Vietnam eyes 6% increase in regional minimum wage
Base pay for any position must not exceed the minimum wage, while allowances and benefits are at the employer's discretion.
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Canada’s WestJet cancels most flights as mechanics strike
Plans of some 110,000 travellers upended after some 680 workers walk off the job.
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Ninja Van cuts 5% of Singapore workforce
The company’s expansion into business-to-business restocking and cold chain logistics was made possible with its existing e-commerce infrastructure and tech-enabled logistics solutions
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How one of the world's strongest car unions is dealing with EV job losses
In Japan, the heads of Toyota Motor Corp., the country’s largest employer with close to 381,000 staff, are grappling with how the carmaker’s technological transformation will impact not only its workers but the nation’s vast auto supply chain and the thousands of jobs it supports.
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Majority of professionals prepare for job change amidst Taiwan layoffs and AI development
Over 80% of respondents are actively seeking new job opportunities or preparing for a career change. The main motivations for job switching are low job satisfaction (35.06%), economic instability (19.93%), and lack of job security (15.87%), indicating that more than a third of Taiwanese workers lack confidence in their current employment situation.
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Bringtalent expand into Hong Kong for global talent recruitment
Hong Kong, a global hub for finance, trade, and culture, boasts unparalleled geographical advantages and a wealth of cross-border talent, providing an ideal setting for Bringtalent Consulting’s venture into international talent recruitment
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Japan May jobless rate unchanged at 2.6%, job availability down
JAPAN-ECONOMY/UNEMPLOYMENT (URGENT)Japan May jobless rate unchanged at 2.6%, job availability down
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Majority of Singapore employees surveyed feel underpaid
The survey shows that Singapore respondents place even higher importance on salary this year (71%), up from 69% last year, which is the highest percentage among all countries surveyed globally.