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Written on 22 May 2013, 04.02 by
Malaysia should emphasise more on human capital and productivity as the country's economy moves to maturity, says an economist.
The Conference Board executive vice president/chief economist Bart Van Ark said one way to sustain growth over the longer term is to make jobs more productive.
"A lot of the...
Written on 22 May 2013, 03.58 by
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged Singapore companies to "redouble" efforts in the areas of workplace safety and health.
In his speech at the launch of this year's National Workplace Safety and Health campaign, he pointed out the rising incidence of workplace injuries and occupational...
Written on 20 May 2013, 06.49 by
Mercer, a global leader in human resource consulting, and RW3 LLC, a leader in Intercultural Learning and online cultural training, have created a new product, CulturalTrainingPassport™ for Mercer’s clients. CulturalTrainingPassport™ is an online international assignment tool that prepares employees and ...
Written on 15 May 2013, 04.40 by
Malaysia is looking at initiatives to attract back nationals who have acquired international experience in key professional sectors such as finance and technology, to return home and contribute to developing its economy, says a new report. It found a growing trend across Asia of countries trying to...
Written on 15 May 2013, 01.48 by
Employers who invest in training and staff development not only reap productivity benefits, but also have a better chance of retaining them.
This is according to the findings of a survey conducted by Kelly Services, a global workforce solution leader.
The survey also revealed that two-thirds of...
Written on 14 May 2013, 03.18 by
The vast majority of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) looking to appoint new staff for their businesses believe it is important for each potential employee to have both a breadth and depth of finance expertise and capabilities, a new report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)...
Written on 14 May 2013, 02.42 by
Samsung Group, South Korea's No. 1 conglomerate, announced of its plan to establish a foundation to bolster the country's growth engine in line with the government's push to cultivate economic development.
The Samsung Research Foundation slated to open in June will support research and development in...
Written on 14 May 2013, 02.38 by
Gulf Arab states are growing solidly while turmoil-hit Arab countries are struggling to find their way back on the growth track, an Institute of International Finance (IIF) official said.
Director for Africa and the Middle East George Abed said that while Gulf States benefit from high oil prices,...
Written on 13 May 2013, 03.35 by
The Philippines midterm elections commenced at polling locations across the country early Monday morning, Xinhua news agency reported.
The 2013 midterm election will elect 18,000 government officials including 12 senators, 233 district members of the House of Representatives, 80 provincial governors...
Written on 09 May 2013, 04.25 by
More than 18,000 Indians are seeking to leave Saudi Arabia amid concerns of possible job losses due to the implementation of a new labour law that reserves 10 per cent of jobs for locals.
The Indian workers have approached the Indian embassy in Riyadh to apply for an Emergency Certificate (EC) to...
Written on 08 May 2013, 07.48 by
As part of Alliance Bank’s initiatives to groom in-house talents to become exceptional bankers, the Bank recently held a graduation ceremony for its second batch of Managerial Development Programme (MDP) participants at its headquarters at Menara Multi-Purpose, Capital Square.
“The Alliance Bank MDP wa...
Written on 06 May 2013, 08.51 by
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Saturday expressed confidence to overcome numerous challenges faced by Asia in its development, such as poverty, inequality, gender issues and environment protection, reports China's Xinhua news agency.
ADB President Takehika Nakao said at the opening session of...
Written on 06 May 2013, 04.31 by
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) continues to play an integral role in providing connectivity diversity and elevating the region’s telecommunications efficiency level when the Company recently signed an agreement with five (5) other regional Telco players – Vodafone Group, UAE’s Etisalat, Sri L...
Written on 03 May 2013, 02.30 by
Malaysia and Singapore are in the final stages of their plans on the proposed rapid transport system (RTS) that will enhance people-to-people links between both countries.
It was reported earlier both countries had agreed to go ahead with the RTS linking Johor Baru and the republic and they had a year...
Written on 02 May 2013, 01.48 by
The Japanese government is considering increasing the number of foreign engineers and researchers into the country to 100,000, Japan's JIJI Press reported, quoting Senior Vice Minister at the Cabinet Office, Yasutoshi Nishimura, as saying.
Nishimura signalled Japan's intention to significantly ease the...
Written on 30 April 2013, 01.36 by
The Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) has revealed that 62 per cent of businesses in Malaysia are finding it hard to source skilled workers.
This is ahead of Singapore at 61 per cent and well above the global average of 39 per cent.
The survey also revealed that in the Asean region,...
Written on 26 April 2013, 01.43 by
Doctors in Thailand's rural areas have stepped up pressure on the government for introducing a new performance-based pay scheme, Xinhua news agency reported.
More than 500 people from the Rural Doctors Society (RDS) and its partner organisations gathered at the Public Health Ministry on Wednesday, 24...
Written on 24 April 2013, 03.13 by
Cross-border Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity comprises a significant portion of global deal activity and, more often than not, multiple countries are involved. In fact, according to Thomson Reuters overall deal activity in 2012 totalled US.6 trillion, with cross-border deals representing more...
Written on 24 April 2013, 01.26 by
The hospitality and recreational services sector remains Singapore’s most attractive sector to work in, despite the industry struggling to attract talent.
It is the second year the sector has taken the top spot in the annual Randstad Award survey, followed by the transport and logistics, and banking a...
Written on 23 April 2013, 01.09 by
Michael Page, part of global recruitment firm PageGroup, has added Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment to its current offering in Taiwan in recognition of this growing area and the demand for specialist recruitment services in the local market.
The seventh specialist discipline for Michael Page...
Written on 18 April 2013, 04.37 by
Employee engagement beyond financial rewards is critical to attracting, motivating and retaining talent, said panelists at a human resource forum and panel discussion here on Wednesday 17th April 2013.
The forum, "Beyond Rewards:What Keeps Your Employees Happy?", was jointly organised by Talent...
Written on 11 April 2013, 07.30 by
LinkedIn today announced a redesigned homepage for Recruiter – the company’s flagship software for the recruitment industry – and introduced new tools for more efficient hiring. The aesthetic and feature-driven changes make LinkedIn Recruiter more intuitive and simple to use, providing easier access to r...
Written on 11 April 2013, 01.25 by
Conservatism not charisma is the vital ingredient for a successful business leader, claims a new study by The Warwick Business School.
Research into the leaders at 100-year-old European companies has found that ‘intelligent conservatism’ trumps charismatic leaders.
Every company is looking for their ow...
Written on 09 April 2013, 02.13 by
It is important for employers to do background screening of potential employees to ensure that right hiring decisions are made as negligent hiring comes with risks that will cost employers unnecessary costs in the long run, says a leading name in the private investigation and employees screening...
Written on 09 April 2013, 01.45 by
Spring Professional has launched its first information technology and engineering professional salary guide covering China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.
The guide is a detailed and useful compendium of salaries which can be used as a reference by industry leaders, hiring...
Written on 04 April 2013, 01.54 by
Maybank Group employees can now sign up for certified world class professional courses offered by the Institute of Bankers Malaysia (IBBM).
This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Maybank and the IBBM.
Under the MoU, the bank said it would collaborate with IBBM to...
Written on 04 April 2013, 01.52 by
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has outsourced RM57.67 billion, to date, to external fund managers as part of its diversification strategy and to further develop the fund management industry in Malaysia.
Chairman Tan Sri Samsudin Osman said the pension fund has expanded its mandate to external...
Written on 01 April 2013, 03.22 by
Ministry of Higher Education’s (MOHE) Industry Centre of Excellence (ICoE) Biotechnology (ICoE Biotechnology) alliance between Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) and industry players will focus on building a pipeline of quality graduates for specific industries. The ICoE Biotechnology was officiated by ...
Written on 28 March 2013, 04.38 by
The advent of Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and smartphones means people are connected in a multitude of ways leading some critics to believe it is affecting workers’ concentration span and ability to analyse in detail, with some firms even banning the use of social media.
But a study of leading t...
Written on 26 March 2013, 03.23 by
The HRO Today Forum APAC will explore the latest developments in HR Outsourcing and Services at its 4thannual conference, convening 22 & 23 May 2013, in Singapore.
The HRO industry is undergoing a transformation in response to changing attitudes of its generational workforces, a growing acceptance of...
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