Wei ZhangLogistics
Doris Magsaysay Ho Becomes First Woman to Win RVR Nation Building Award
The head of Philippine shipping and logistics firm Magsaysay Group received the honour following workplace equity gains across its maritime operations.
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Rajiv MenonFinance
KPMG Australia Cuts Almost 400 Jobs as Consulting Revenue Plunges 17 per Cent
A 5 per cent workforce reduction follows a whistleblower inquiry into confidential client data misuse and a sharp drop in advisory demand.
Minjun ParkE-Tailing
Shein Shrinks Vietnam Operations Amid US Trade Policy Shifts and Local Workforce Challenges
Over a year ago, Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein embarked on an ambitious plan to make Vietnam its main export base. Shein started leasing 15 hectares of warehouse facilities near Ho Chi Minh City, which is approximately the size of 21 football pitches.…
Aiko TanakaLiving
Revolut Set to Triple Singapore Workforce: Spearheading Fintech Innovation and Regional Expansion
Revolut, a leading fintech company based in London, has announced its intention to triple the size of its workforce in Singapore over the next few years. This decision is primarily aimed at bolstering product innovation and facilitating regional expansion.…
Sarah ChenLiving
Singapore Injects $466,000 Lifeline Into Workforce: Relief for Workers Stranded by Company Liquidations
Between 2023 and 2025, the Singapore government allocated SGD600,000 (US$466,000) from its short-term relief fund to provide financial aid to 260 employees who were left without pay when their companies went into liquidation. The relief fund aims to support…
Aiko TanakaLiving
Japan Bolsters Benefits to Retain Vietnamese Workforce Amid Economic Shifts
Yoshihisa Tawara, a Japanese business owner, is taking measures to improve benefits for his Vietnamese employees in order to secure their continued employment. Tawara’s concerns arise from the fear that rapid economic development in Vietnam, combined with an…
Sarah ChenLiving
Singapore Workforce Trends 2026: Job Hugging, Emotional Salaries and the Death of 9-to-5
Recent data from the international payroll and HR platform, Deel, has highlighted five emerging trends that are set to significantly influence Singapore’s work culture and employee decision-making processes by 2026. These findings present a significant shift…
Sarah ChenTelecom
WorkJam Brings Next-Gen AI to the Frontline Workforce with Google Cloud
WorkJam Brings Next-Gen AI to the Frontline Workforce with Google Cloud WorkJam, the world’s leading digital frontline workplace, today announced an expansion of its strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to deliver enterprise-ready AI solutions built…
Wei ZhangResearch
Workplace Technology Critical to Positive Customer Service Outcomes, Research Shows
Only four percent of workers believe that technology did not play a role in their ability to serve customers today Research by Humanforce, a provider of intelligent workforce management solutions, has shown seventy-four percent of frontline workers in…
Minjun ParkFashion
How LVMH plans to reshape Tiffany
French luxury goods group LVMH LVMH.PA plans to overhaul Tiffany & Co’s vast merchandise lineup to focus more on gold and precious gems while going more upmarket with its silver bangles after closing the $15.8 billion takeover of the U.S. jeweller this month.…
Maria SantosGeneral
AirAsia to shed 30% of workforce
AirAsia India is expected to let go of several of its employees as its part-owner, AirAsiaBerhad struggles to maintain its group operations across regions following the outbreak of coronavirus. AirAsia Berhad is set to reduce up to 30 percent of its workforce…
Wei ZhangGeneral
80% of Casual Workers Say Negative Media Coverage Influences Their Job Choices
Humanforce, a Sydney based global provider of workforce management solutions, has revealed that negative media coverage can impact Australian retailers’ ability to attract casual workers. Eighty percent of respondents in Humanforce’s casual worker survey…
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