In Thailand, it’s the all-important tourism sector that has jumped to the head of the COVID-19 vaccination line, with the country’s most popular resort island embarking on a mass inoculation programme two months ahead of the rest of the country. The island of Phuket aims to deliver shots to at least 460,000 people – most […]
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Date: April 6, 2021 at 12:03
Author: hrinasia – Nurlita

A malware attack has occurred to e2i (Employment and Employability Institute), the job and training arm of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). The malware attack, which happened on the mailbox of an employee at a third-party vendor, may have exposed the personal data of about 30,000 people who have used the company’s services. In […]
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Date: April 6, 2021 at 12:03
Author: hrinasia – Nurlita

Having a culture of candour is a new goal for many businesses. When a business is open about its operations, it can earn a level of trust that it would not have established otherwise. And in time of crisis, trust is usually a paramount thing to ensure loyalty and effectiveness of business operations in both […]
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Date: April 6, 2021 at 09:00
Author: hrinasia – Renny

Volvo Cars is committed to up its game in improving gender equality. The Swedish automaker said on Tuesday (March 30) that it will give its 40,000 employees worldwide the right to six months of paid parental leave. As of April 1, employees who have worked for the carmaker for at least one year will be […]
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Date: April 5, 2021 at 12:05
Author: hrinasia – Nurlita

The vast majority of fast-growing jobs do not have gender parity and many show a severe under-representation of women, finds new data from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. LinkedIn identified 99 jobs that are consistently growing in demand across 20 economies and looked at female representation across those roles. The data – published in […]
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Date: April 5, 2021 at 12:04
Author: hrinasia – Nurlita

Professionals are prone to suffer from anxiety, mood disorders, depression, or a host of other mental health challenges. According to Gender, Depression, and Blue-collar Work study, both men and women in blue- and white-collar positions often experienced depression. The differences are that non-white workers were less likely to experience depression compared to their white co-workers. […]
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Date: April 5, 2021 at 09:04
Author: hrinasia – Renny

The global health crisis throughout 2020 has hit many industries hard. With the coming of vaccines, a recent survey conducted by Ethos BeathChapman has shown a glimpse of hope for the future. Last year, about 1 in 2 (52.1%) of supply chain and procurement professionals described hiring freezes and retrenchments as their hiring behaviour. In […]
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Date: April 1, 2021 at 12:02
Author: hrinasia – Nurlita

Despite challenges posed by the current pandemic, some regions kept their economy stable, secure and trusted hub, with seamless connection. The covid-19 outbreak has also accelerated digital transformation for businesses. With the economy gradually recovering, investment into the market will flourish, driving the demand for talents, especially tech talents, amidst a business recovery climate. Job […]
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Date: April 1, 2021 at 09:04
Author: hrinasia – Renny

This article is a guest post. The current economic and societal climate can feel overwhelming but take a closer look and you might just find a silver lining for your business. Coronavirus backed us all against the wall. We had to think beyond our traditional confines to reflect, innovate, and survive. For some, COVID-19 hasn’t been the first crisis endured, […]
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Date: April 1, 2021 at 03:04
Author: hrinasia – Renny

Companies with higher levels of diversity are more successful at recruiting and retaining talents. And yet, diversity in the tech industry is far from satisfying. HR in Asia meets Sumir Bhatia, Lenovo DCG’s APAC President, to talk about the progress Lenovo has made in championing inclusion in the tech business, as well as what companies […]
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Date: March 31, 2021 at 15:04
Author: hrinasia – Nurlita