Number of full-time workers in Indonesia rises
Indonesia’s Central Statistic Agency announced that working conditions in the country have improved, backed by the growing portion of full time employees, Margo Yuwono, head of the agency said. “The percentage of full-time workers or those who work more than 35 hours per week shows an increase from 64.30% in August 2021 to 68.46% in […]
Meta lays off over 11,000 employees
Tech giant Meta announced last week that it has cut 13% of its workforce, or 11,000 employees to minimise risks amid uncertain economic conditions. At the same time, Meta is also cutting discretionary spending and extending our hiring freeze through quarter one of 2023 (Q12023), Mark Zuckerberg, the company’s chief executive, said in a message […]
More than 50% of Singaporeans consider taking on a second job
Fifty-nine percent of workers in Singapore are looking for new jobs, asking for extra shifts and switching to cheaper brands as everyday expenses eat up a bigger chunk of their paychecks, a new research from software company Qualtrics found. Drawing on insights from 1,015 full-time and part-time workers in Singapore, the study showed that 46% […]
GrabKitchen to close in Indonesia
Southeast Asia super-app Grab is set to shutter its GrabKitchen operations in Indonesia by December this year. The company said the decision is part of its shift to an “asset-light” business model after bouts of inconsistent growth. “This situation forced us to take a difficult decision, which is not to continue our GrabKitchen operations […]
Singapore Airlines scraps policy that sacks pregnant cabin crew
Singapore Airlines has scrapped its controversial policy which forced female flight attendants to quit when they became pregnant. The airline announced that its female flight attendants can now apply for temporary ground positions when they get pregnant, and return to flying after giving birth. This change stops the longstanding practice of ending cabin crew […]
Filipino workforce must be future-proof, govt told
The Philippine Business Conference (PBC) recently submitted a 10-point resolution plan to the national government, highlighting the need for the current administration to future-proof the Filipino workforce. Held on October 19, this year’s PBC & Expo was the first face-to-face annual business gathering in the Philippines post-pandemic. With the looming economic challenges brought about […]
Salary, benefits top priority for Thai students
Competitive base salaries and benefit packages for Thai students entering the workforce, a survey by branding agency Universum found. With over 12,000 participating students from 23 universities in the country, the survey tracks the career aspiration and preparation of Thailand’s future talent pool. Apart from salary and benefits, the survey also revealed that students […]
Acre opens first APAC office to address demand for ESG talents
Responding to the need for environmental, social and governance (ESG) talent and skills in the region, sustainability recruitment firm Acre opened its first APAC office in Singapore on October 13, 2022. The opening of the Singapore office is a significant milestone for the company in support of its mission to catalyse social and environmental change […]
Thailand creates job opportunities for older workers
THAILAND: The Thai Labour Ministry is creating jobs for seniors in an effort to fill the country’s workforce shortage while also reducing senior citizen unemployment rates. “The Department of Employment (DOE) has been tasked with looking into the employment of people beyond the retirement age,” Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said. Chomklin added that 1,007 people […]
Singapore to add 20,000 jobs over five years in finance sector
SINGAPORE: Singapore plans to add up to 20,000 finance-related jobs over the next five years as it strives for sustainable financing and wealth management. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) revealed that the country expects to add 3,000 to 4,000 roles on average every year from 2021 to 2025, while the financial sector will grow […]
