Nearly half of employers in India hired virtually in 2020
31% of employers said virtual hiring gave them wider access to talent, while 28% said that it allowed flexibility and convenience.
Automation will displace 85 million jobs by 2025: World Economic Forum
Roles are set to change when companies’ adopt technologies that will transform tasks, jobs and skills, creating new employment opportunities.
Malaysia: New govt portal to provide seamless business registration
Prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has launched MalaysiaBiz – a one-stop government portal that aims to streamline the setting up of businesses.
Thai commerce chamber urges extension of economic stimulus
The tourism subsidy package will run until Jan 31 next year, while a separate co-payment scheme will end on Dec 31.
China’s civil service exam attracted over 1.58 million jobseekers, for 85,000 open roles
The test typically covers aptitudes such as language proficiency, document writing and policy analysis.
Foreign investments to create 3 million new jobs in the Philippines
Three million new jobs may be created with US$50 billion of new foreign direct investments (FDI) entering the country.
Taiwan hires fewer workers aged 50 and above
The labour participation rate of people aged 50 and above is found to be significantly lower than that of Japan, South Korea and the US.
Stranded foreign nationals in Japan can now work part time
The Justice Ministry is relaxing work restrictions for foreigners, either as students or on other visa statuses, who are stuck in the country.
Remote working in India enables companies to hire from smaller cities
Companies now have the option to hire contract staff from Tier 2 and 3 cities as working from home becomes more prevalent and accepted.
Financial institutions in Singapore aim to create 1,800 new roles and 2,000 traineeships by June 2021
A survey conducted by MAS polled over 30 firms on their projected hiring for the next 12 months.
Japan government conducts exams for mid-career jobseekers to enter public sector
A total of 5,634 applicants sat for the exams, competing for 157 positions.
Malaysia’s dedicated jobs programme has helped 120,000 jobseekers
Over 500,000 vacancies have been posted on the national jobs platform, with more than 400,000 job seekers visiting the site every day.
Australia’s recruitment rises by 6.2% in October
Sales Workers; Labourers; and Community and Personal Service Workers saw the highest increase in job advertisements for the month.
Why hiring in 2021 must see new strategies
Chung Jaan Hao, COO of Pulsifi, explains and highlights what organisations need to take into consideration when planning their hiring for 2021.
Over 12,000 tech jobs available in Singapore
Between April to early November, over 7,000 jobseekers have been placed into jobs, traineeships and attachments in the ICT sector.
Australia sees uptick in jobs for October, surpassing forecasts
Official figures released showed jobs rising by 178,800 for the month, an improvement from September’s numbers.
COVID-19 propelling the highly-skilled freelancer economy
As more staff look for work online, companies are also starting to hire more freelancers to cut costs, in response to the pandemic.
Japan sets up support body for foreign workers
The move by the Japanese government seeks to make the country more attractive for foreigners to work in by taking care of workers’ wellbeing.
South Korea suffers sharpest decline in jobs for October in six months
The number of unemployed people reached 1.03 million for the month as the South Korean economy continues to be impacted by the pandemic.
Singapore to launch dedicated tech pass for foreign talent from Jan 2021
The pass, says the Singapore government, will enable Singapore to build a strong tech base in the country, and bring more opportunities to the workforce.
Singapore: Number of jobs in manufacturing sector doubles from end-August
Singapore’s manufacturing output grew by 24.2% in September compared with the same month last year.
Job mismatch rate among Malaysian graduates more than doubled
Malaysian graduates are either unemployed six months after completing their studies, or are taking jobs they are overskilled for.
Tokyo university partners local government to help foreign students find jobs
The move is a bid to raise employment numbers among foreign graduates in the country.
China: Employment rising as service sector recovers at a faster pace
The service sector in China is showing signs of recovery with hiring rising to its highest level in a year.
Malaysian government commits to creating 500,000 new jobs
The country’s Budget 2021 will also allocate RM$2 billion (US$582 million) for hiring incentives as Malaysia continues its economic recovery.
Less than a third of job vacancies placed in Singapore
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat believes the system needs to be improved to better match job candidates to job vacancies.
Professional services sector in Singapore saw more than 5,000 jobs openings since April
The Ministry of Manpower also reported that 9,000 opportunities were offered in the same period.
Australia expects jobs bounce-back as COVID-19 cases fall
Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes the declining COVID-19 cases is a sign of better things to come for Australia’s job market.
Singapore won’t run out of jobs, says Minister for Trade and Industry
Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said Singaporeans should not worry as there are 3.5 million jobs for 2.5 million locals.
Global solution providers to illuminate HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020
An exciting line-up of global solutions providers will share their insights and knowledge at the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.