World – Recruit warns of scam outsourcing contracts

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. (6098:TYO) warned on 24 January of a scam involving fake outsourcing contracts that claim to be from the company.

“Over the past few days, it has come to our attention that there have been instances of individuals being offered fake outsourcing contracts in the name of Recruit...

Australia – Financial impact of skills shortage to increase this year: Robert Half

Employers in Australia expect the skills shortage to hit harder this year, according to a report by Robert Half International Inc. The report found that 70% of employers expect the financial impact of the skills shortage to increase this year, and 83% say competition for qualified finance, business support...

India – Tech Mahindra revenue up 12.7%, ‘witnessing moderation in growth’

Tech Mahindra Ltd. (TECHM:NSI), the Pune, India-based global IT services giant, reported revenue rose 12.7% in constant currency to USD 1.67 million in its fiscal third quarter ended 31 December. However, management warned of an easing of growth.

“We are witnessing moderation in growth given the tough...

Australia – Hiremii posts Q2 revenue and profits growth

Hiremii, an Australia-based staffing platform for temporary and permanent hiring reported revenue of AUD 4.59 million (USD 3.25 million) for the quarter ended 31 December 2022, up 80.9% when compared to the prior-year period.

Revenue growth was driven by organic growth in candidate placements focused...

Australia – Mills Recruitment acquires Orebody Personnel

Australian recruitment firm Mills Recruitment today announced the acquisition of Orebody Personnel, a specialist Processing, Maintenance and Mining Services recruitment firm also based in Australia.

Financial details were not disclosed.

Mills now adds mining services to its existing portfolio of engineering...

Japan – Number of workers receiving wage hikes after switching jobs reaches record high: Recruit

The number of Japanese workers who saw an increase in their wages after switching jobs has reached its highest level at 33.4%, according to a study by Recruit Japan.

The Wage Fluctuation Report measures the employee salaries before and after changing jobs, and particularly focuses on those who received...

New Zealand – Companies face ‘loyalty tax’ to retain employees, majority say they would see gain from switching jobs

Higher salaries offered to attract new employees to fill the skills gap in 2022 could fuel a ‘loyalty tax’ businesses may be forced to pay to tenured employees, according to a survey by Hays.

According to Hays Salary Guide FY 22/23, of the 4,800 employees surveyed, 63% said they’d benefit financially...

New Zealand – Electrical company ordered to pay former apprentice who quit over an uncomfortable chair

An electrical apprenticeship company has been ordered to pay a former apprentice who suffered from back pain close to NZD 30,000 (USD 19,488) over a dispute that started with the employee’s request for a comfortable chair.

A determination was made by the Employment Relations Authority on 18 January...

Australia – Commercial laundry businesses fined after workers, including casuals, underpaid

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of AUD 90,000 (USD 63,946) in court penalties against four companies that operate commercial laundry businesses trading as ‘South Pacific Laundry’ that underpaid 22 workers, including casual workers.

The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed fines against...

Singapore – Government to invest in local tech talent amid job cuts (The Straits Times)

Technology will continue to support the growth of Singapore’s economy and create job opportunities despite the ongoing massive tech job cuts around the world, reports The Straits Times citing Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo. Singapore will also continue to invest in Singaporeans...