In a historic move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced the introduction of a National Policy aimed at eliminating forced labour. The policy seeks to foster a safe and fair working environment for all individuals, reaffirming Kingdom’s commitment to international human rights standards. With this initiative, … Read more
A recent survey by Zensai, an employee development platform, has revealed the top 10 British companies to work for in 2025. The study analysed over 200 companies using Glassdoor reviews, with only those receiving more than 100 reviews considered. Key evaluation factors included work culture, career opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and compensation. The Top 10 … Read more
As the final days of the Biden administration wind down, the U.S. Trade Representative, or USTR, has commissioned research aimed at evaluating the impact of current trade policies on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the U.S., including textile and apparel businesses. On Friday, ambassador Katherine Tai wrote to the chair of the U.S. … Read more
A county in eastern China is seeking better perks for grass-roots government workers engaged in social affairs after it struggled to lure talent willing to take on the demanding jobs. The Social Work Department of the Communist Party committee in Feng county in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, attributed the shortage of talent in grass-roots government organisations … Read more
BUILDING A COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE The programme is part of the government’s efforts to build a globally competitive workforce. “To seize growth opportunities beyond Singapore, our companies require workers with experience in overseas markets, knowledge of the local operating environment and the ability to work across multi-geographical teams,” said Dr Tan. The minister acknowledged the challenges … Read more
In a recent LinkedIn post, Vaynerchuk, the CEO of VeeFriends and chairman of VaynerX, argued that prioritising a healthy work environment may sometimes mean letting go of top talent. According to Vaynerchuk, companies often promote results-oriented individuals, such as high-performing salespeople or forceful managers, despite their negative impact on team dynamics. He insists that success … Read more
The UK has taken a significant step towards adopting a four-day workweek, with 1,000 workers across various sectors joining a new pilot programme allowing extra time off with no reduction in pay. According to The Guardian, this four-day work week initiative, led by the 4 Day Week Campaign, started on Monday and will collect data … Read more
With just a year to go until Beijing’s self-imposed deadline to become an international hub of innovation, just 22,000 foreigners are living and working long term in the Chinese capital. The estimate, from a report compiled by the Beijing International Talent Exchange Association and released at a forum late last month, is well down on … Read more
Last Updated:October 28, 2024, 15:15 IST The MTC specified that up to six percent of the workforce at each depot can take leave under this auto-approval system, and it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The MTC launched this app on February 29, 2024, to streamline the leave application process for its staff. (News18 Hindi) … Read more
Nearly 60 per cent of people aged 60 and over in mainland China are empty nesters – an increase of more than 10 percentage points in a decade – and most say they cannot afford to live in a nursing home, according to a nationwide survey. The poll, conducted every five years by the Ministry … Read more
