Applicants stand a better chance of getting the job if they stay in the mind of recruiters reviewing multiple candidates.
Both unemployment and employment rose in the June quarter as the proportion of people quantified as being available for work increased to 72.4%.
Policies that support working women and their families, such as paid maternity leave and lactation rooms, reduce absenteeism and improve retention.
Higher-income respondents show more interest in sustainable organisations, but only 63% believe employers address climate change adequately.
The number of hours in the average workday spent by the average employee has dropped with no compromise in productivity levels in the past year.
Even though employers have done more to combat workplace discrimination, mental health discrimination in the workplace rose in 2022.
Demonstrating career proactivity and a desire for better opportunities, more employees are less likely to stay with their current employers for long.
Small organisations’ employees now have the access to the same rights as employees working for large or medium organisations.
Younger employees in particular in Australia are more eager to travel the world while still working for their current employers.
The Malaysian government has been urged to invest in more childcare options to encourage more women to re-enter the workforce.
Employees working for larger firms are more likely to be provided with the opportunity to work remotely, compared to those who work in smaller ones.
The hike is seen as crucial for overall wage growth despite organisations struggling to secure employees amid a labour shortage.
Organisations taking part in a four-day workweek trial have seen employees working less hours, without any compromise to their productivity.
Many employees in Singapore are willing to return to their previous employers if the conditions are right, and employers are welcoming them back.
Over the next decade, the government will focus on raising minimum wage to match costs of living, as well as increasing female workforce representation.
Organisational culture remains the biggest factor in raising financial performance and engaging employees within the workplace.
While the number of layoffs decreased after three consecutive quarters of increase, fewer companies are looking to hire over the next three months.
Organisations like Sony and Renesas Electronics are turning employees into stakeholders to foster loyalty and drive organisational success.
Despite the potential to boost productivity, AI will make many jobs redundant, says the man who played a key role in the creation of ChatGPT.
Despite an increasing number of employees returning to the office, they also recognise the benefits of working from home.
Demand for AI expertise is surging as employers seek individuals proficient in ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion.
Changing demographics and rising living costs make it difficult for older adults to contemplate retirement, raising the age profile of the workforce.
The seekMAX platform provides content that supports employees with career advice and ways to upskill and grow their careers.
As the talent war continues to intensify, employers in Malaysia are looking to invest in benefits that differentiate them from the competition.
86% of salary claims were resolved via the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management’s mediation, with 93% fully recovered for employees.
Affected employees need help in transitioning to new job opportunities and adapting to a new industry landscape, says an Australian non-profit.
The creation of the Group CSO role highlights OCBC’s focus on sustainability, a key pillar of its corporate strategy.
Increasing gender equality remains a priority for Japan, where women have reached a 53.2% employment rate.
Despite being perceived as a neutral screening process for job applicants, a new study has shown that AI is identifying parents as less qualified.
While job employment in Australia continues to defy expectation, the Reserve Bank of Australia is expecting moderate growth for the rest of 2023.