World – ‘Great Re-Evaluation’: two in five professionals changing or considering new careers

In what may be a “Great Re-Evaluation,” two in five employees are already changing or considering new careers and 41% are considering moving to jobs with more flexible options. This is according to a global survey by LHH, an outplacement provider that is part of The Adecco Group.

“What we’re seeing...

India – Median 9.3% salary increase forecast (Press Trust of India)

Salaries are rising in India with a median 9.3% annual increase expected next year, the Press Trust of India reported. That compares to an 8% increase this year. The news agency cites a report by Willis Towers Watson. India’s increase is the highest in Asia-Pacific amid an improved business outlook....

Singapore – Vaccine mandates on the rise as hiring activity surges

According to a study by Indeed, vaccination requirements for new workers are a rapidly increasing trend in Singapore. The number of job postings in Singapore requiring vaccinations on 30 September was 19 times higher than two months prior. At the end of September, one in 900 job postings mentioned vaccine...

Japan - Pasona hiring IT talent to work remotely for Japanese firms

Pasona Group will begin to allow foreign IT workers to work remotely for Japanese companies, as reported in Nikkei Asia. The announcement comes as Japanese firms experience a labor shortage especially among IT roles, as well as Covid restrictions.

With the shortage of IT workers shortage expected to approach...

India – Tech workers in high demand particularly at non-tech companies

In an article entitled “Tech Hire on Fire | Why firms are racing to hire the best of talent”, the Economic Times highlights the sudden technological shift that Covid-19 brought about.

At the outset of the pandemic, companies realised they needed to develop robust remote systems for transactions. Some...

Vietnam – Recruitment challenges especially among management positions

According to VnExpress, 70% of recruitment demand in Vietnam for mid-senior personnel positions in electronics, mechanics, and wooden furniture was down year over year due to temporary factory closures. The electronics industry could face a slow recovery given that fourth quarter orders have been moved...

Australia – Labor strike at shipping companies causing further shipment delays

A labor strike among three of Australia’s biggest delivery companies is causing shipment delays in the country, according to an article published on news.com.au.

The three companies involved are StarTrack, FedEx, and BevChain. The workers, who are expected to strike 24 hours on Thursday, are demanding...

China – Workers turn to flexible work as part of the ‘Great Resignation’

As the US and other countries face what has been termed the “Great Resignation”, in which millions of people are leaving their jobs, China is facing a similar phenomenon, according to an article in the South China Morning Post. While the American wave of resignation is perceived as a direct response...

China – Third quarter GDP figures lower than expected

As reported by Reuters, the National Bureau of Statistics of China released the country’s third quarter GDP figures on Monday. Although China’s third quarter GDP was up 4.9% y/y, this was lower than the 5.2% estimated by a poll of analysts.

Reuters notes that the government’s lending to the property...

Australia – Recruitment company fined in age discrimination suit

A labour hire and recruitment company in Australia has been fined AUD 29,000 (USD 21,668) in an age discrimination suit against a 70-year old prospective employee, as reported by People + Culture Strategies.

The man applied for a position at a company that provided construction, transport, and mining...