Employment opportunities related to environmental responsibility activities are expected to increase, predicted Indonesia’s central bank.
The ageing population, coupled with the recovery of the economy, has caused more than half of 11,000 firms in Japan to experience a labour crunch.
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) is looking to end the negative image of mid-career hires by rephrasing commonly used employment terms.
A corporate tax reduction will improve cash flow that can then be directed to employment and investments, say the lobby groups.
Employers can offer the flexibility to work part-time hours as a means to increase female workforce participation.
Interest in companies to hire workers with disabilities has risen by 30% since this August, driven largely by the service sectors.
South Korea’s employment and workplace practices need to be more flexible and in line with global standards, said the Federation of Korean Industries.
Job training and reskilling are measures that can be taken to create more employment opportunities in 2023, says business group.
This comes as employers looked to hire in preparation for a rebound in inbound tourism as the pandemic-related daily arrival cap is removed.
Although employment grew in Q3’2022, global conditions are likely to create an uncertain labour market in the coming months.
Besides the lack of job vacancies, some South Koreans are taking time to better prepare, which accounts for their inactivity in the job market.
New data has found that nearly 360,000 young adults in South Korea spent more than three years in landing their first job.
While companies have witnessed a surge in job applications, it does not necessarily equate to finding the right candidate.
The use of artificial intelligent hiring tools does not result in a reduction of bias or improvement in diversity, a study has found.
A recent webinar organised by HRM Asia, in partnership with Accenture and Oracle, explored talent management strategies for HR leaders.
Employers will be given cash incentives to hire disabled people, women who are looking to enter the workforce and former convicts.
While the unemployment rate has fallen below pre-pandemic levels, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has cautioned against looming economic uncertainty.
There is concern that a law that protects senior employees from dismissal due to age may lead to unconscious bias.
Enabling global growth and providing employment opportunities for the ‘everywhere workforce’ is at the core of the newly branded G-P.
While their technical literacy is deemed to be satisfactory, jobseekers need to improve their problem-solving skills to gain employment.
More South Korean workers in their 20s are staying idle amid poorer employment conditions or are engaged in temporary employment.
To tackle an ageing society, more job offers and placements are available to workers over 60 who want to continue to work.
The Multiplier platform feature simplifies the logistics of IT equipment and helps employers overcome the challenges of hiring internationally.
In the process of a job search, acquaintances are found to be more vital than close friends or family, particularly among employees in high-tech sectors.
While employment is strong, companies are advised to hedge against market uncertainty by reskilling employees and offering flexible work.
The government has reduced the job advertising duration under the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) from four to two weeks.
More than 170 HR and business leaders discussed topics like modern HR mindsets, flexible work and employee wellbeing at HR Leadership Series: Live.
Due to low unemployment and a stable job market, 2.9 million employees switched jobs in 2021, 630,000 fewer than in 2019.
Six out of 10 big businesses in South Korea either have no hiring plans or have yet to finalise them for the rest of 2022.
The government has been urged to create better paying jobs for employees aged 15 to 30, who earn the lowest wages in the country.