ibex hiring 2,000 new employees in the Philippines
ibex, a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, announced today that it is hiring 2,000 new employees in Manila and Bohol, Philippines. The new hires will support growing demand for ibex’s industry-leading BPO 2.0 customer experience (CX) solutions. “We continue to see strong demand from new and existing […]
The First Word: Encouraging youth to pursue cybersecurity career is key to securing Singapore’s digital future
As Singapore makes progress on its Smart Nation journey, harnessing technology to transform how people live and work is crucial. To do this, the government is planning to improve digital literacy and making technology accessible to everyone. Plans are in place to digitise Singapore’s industries and businesses, especially the infocomm media industry. In this digital […]
Remote work is boosting economic opportunities in Southeast Asia
Four years after the onset of Covid-19, opportunities for remote or hybrid work remain widespread. As well as providing flexibility for employees, these arrangements also pave the way for workers to ‘cushion’ their financial wellbeing in the face of economic uncertainty. This is because remote or hybrid setups make it easier for people to work […]
The First Word: Why inclusive hiring matters for a startup ecosystem
Hiring based on diversity and inclusion has proven to be the innovative spark needed for industry-disrupting start-ups, and I have seen firsthand how inclusive hiring can transform lives and empower individuals, especially those with intellectual disabilities. Yet in Singapore, only 3 in 10 persons with disabilities of working age, 15 to 64, are actively employed. […]
Philippines unemployment rate falls to 4.4%, lowest in 3 months
The unemployment rate in the Philippines fell to a three-month low of 4.4 percent in August 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Friday. This is the lowest unemployment rate since May 2023. The number of employed persons also increased to 48.07 million in August, up from 47.87 million a year earlier. NEDA said that apart […]
Vietnam job market sees unprecedented shift
Vietnam’s job market is undergoing a significant transformation, with 35% of Vietnamese workers currently seeking a new job and a further 21% planning to start a job hunt in the next six months. This unprecedented trend is being driven by a number of factors, including the rising cost of living, the increasing demand for skilled […]
The First Word: Are Singapore companies losing their edge?
Singapore has always been known as an international business hub, especially within Southeast Asia. Given its proficient and skilled talent pool, technological advancement, and renowned status as a tax haven, it is a prime destination for multinational companies. In October 2022, Singapore was named the most competitive market in Asia Pacific and the third in […]
Bossjob to bring AI to Philippines’ Fil-Chinese Job Fair
Bossjob, the chat-first career platform, is partnering with the Philippine Dragon Media Network to organise the 2nd Filipino-Chinese Job Fair 2023 on October 15, 2023, at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. The job fair will feature over 70 top Philippine and local Chinese companies from various industries offering more than 1,000 job openings. It’s […]
GovTech hires 60 former Indeed employees to bolster tech talent
Singapore’s Government Technology Agency (GovTech) has hired about 60 former employees of Indeed, the internet job portal, after the company downsized its operations in Singapore earlier this year. GovTech said it took a more agile hiring approach to balance speed with responsible hiring, and that every candidate was interviewed and placed at comparable grades in […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Employer of Record category
Expanding your business into new markets is exciting, but it can also be complex. One of the biggest challenges is complying with local labour laws and regulations. That’s where an Employer of Record (EOR) partner can come in. An EOR is a company that takes on the legal responsibility of employing your employees in new […]
