employment

Employers and employees both have part to play in workers’ career health amid industry disruptions: Panellists

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“ACCELERATED” DISRUPTION In his opening speech before the panel discussion, Dr Tan spoke about how technology-driven disruptions are occurring at an “accelerated” pace. Against this background, it is important for workers to take ownership of their career health. Much like physical health, taking a preventative and proactive approach is always better, he added. “Instead of … Read more

Employer Turns Down ‘Excellent’ Applicant Due To 5 -Year Break: Why Gap Years Shouldn’t Matter

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Traditionally deemed a resume taboo, gaps in employment are becoming increasingly normalised. In some instances, gap years (also known as career breaks) are most commonly used for travelling, parenting or re-charging. Adam Nicoll, the group marketing director at UK-based recruitment and job-consulting firm Randstad, said that recruiters were once “taught to treat any CV gaps … Read more

Lawyer Explains Why Termination Meetings Are Short and 3 Questions To Ask When You’re Fired

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According to new figures, published by payroll provider Deel, the UK is witnessing a rapid increase of contract terminations compared to more than 160 countries across the globe. Deel’s statistics highlighted the sharp 14 per cent rise in contract terminations around the world towards the end of 2023, jumping from 28 per cent to a … Read more

16th Finance Commission Invites Applications For Post Of Economic Adviser On Deputation, Contract Basis

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Economic Adviser: The Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC) invites applications for the post of Economic Adviser at Level-14 (Joint Secretary level) of the pay matrix as per the 7th CPC on a deputation/contract basis. The XVIFC has uploaded eligibility, job responsibilities, emoluments, and application forms on its website at Circular for the post of Economic Adviser … Read more

Body Shop Canada to lay off 200 workers after parent company took its cash, court docs show

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The Body Shop Canada Ltd. is seeking creditor protection and closing a third of its stores because its parent company stripped the Canadian arm of cash and pushed it into debt, according to court documents. An affidavit published through the company’s court monitor from Jordan Searle, who heads the Canadian arm, describes how troubles befell … Read more

U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo unveils migrant bills that would help Denver

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U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo of Colorado unveiled a package of migrant-related bills in the House Thursday that aim to break a partisan logjam on immigration reform and would assist cities like Denver that have shouldered unforeseen costs. The congresswoman, who represents Colorado’s most heavily Latino congressional district, said her aim is to help interior cities … Read more

What Are Mouse Jigglers, and Can They Keep Statuses Active?

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It makes sense that mouse jigglers have gained prominence alongside the recent rise in jobs becoming remote positions. If more workers are working from home and away from employers’ direct supervision, employers are going to try to find new ways to supervise their remote employees. And those employees are going to push back against being … Read more

Pritam Singh calls for interest-free SkillsFuture loans to help workers undergoing training

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The S$4,000 top-up can be used for certain training courses such as part-time or full-time diploma programmes and courses in the Progressive Wage Model sectors. “The Workers’ Party sees the deployment of SkillsFuture credits towards economically productive courses with employment outcomes as an important policy initiative of this Budget. “But we believe that many of … Read more

If there were employment, youth would not have used mobile for 12 hrs: Rahul Gandhi – The Economic Times Video

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Rahul Gandhi said this while addressing a gathering in Sambhal as part of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The Congress leader’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra reached Sambhal via Moradabad and Amroha, where Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders welcomed Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Speaking at the Chandausi intersection, Rahul Gandhi asked a man, “How … Read more

Commentary: Size of cost-of-living relief in Budget 2024 suggests long-term focus on economic resilience

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Despite these efforts, the middle-income bracket may continue to experience cost-of-living concerns, especially if they are squeezed by financial obligations such as caregiving and loan repayments. Though significant in providing much-needed relief, the S$1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package, even when considering additional measures like the Personal Income Tax rebate and the LifeSG credits, … Read more