A third of Japanese aged 70 to 74 still in workforce (Nippon)

Approximately a third of Japanese people aged 70 to 74 are still in the workforce, reports Nippon, citing research from Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. There were approximately 9.1 million workers aged 65 or older in 2022 in Japan, exceeding the previous year’s total for...

Indian white-collar hiring declines 8.6% in September fuelled by growth in hospitality/travel sector

White-collar hiring in India saw an 8.6% annual decline in September, according to Naukri.com's monthly Naukri JobSpeak Index.

In September 2023, there were 2,835 white-collar job postings, down from September 2022 when 3,103 jobs were posted.

On a monthly basis, white-collar hiring was up 6% in September....

Average salary in New Zealand rises 8% in Q3, surpassing inflation, but job listings down amid uncertainty

In the third quarter of 2023, the average salary in New Zealand rose by 8% in the third quarter of 2023 when compared to the same period a year ago, according to data from Trade Me Jobs.

The 8% increase was slightly higher than the latest inflation figures from Statistics New Zealand at 6%. 

According...

Majority of employees in India believe that higher pay mitigates the impact of a toxic work environment

A majority of employees in India (71%) feel the practice of discrimination and partiality by reporting managers is the primary source of toxicity within organisations, according to a report by staffing firm Genius Consultants published by the Press Trust of India.

The report also noted that approximately...

Labour hire companies collapse as slowing economy hits Australia’s jobs market (Sydney Morning Herald)

A number of recruitment and labour hire firms in Australia have crumbled recently as the slowing economy makes employers more reluctant to spend money to external recruitment firms who are struggling to fill job vacancies with qualified candidates, reports Sydney Morning Herald. The publication cited...

Salaries across the Philippines remain mostly flat in 2023, healthcare sees highest increase

Overall salaries across the Philippines stabilised significantly this year compared to the year before, according to JobStreet’s Salary Guide.

JobStreet’s Guide compared data from the period April 2022 – March 2023 against the period from April 2021 – March 2022. It found that 97.6% of job ads...

Recruitment demand in Singapore falls 14% in August, but outlook remains optimistic

Singapore is facing challenges in its job market with a 14% year-on-year decline in hiring demand in August 2023, according to the foundit Insights Tracker. When compared to the previous month, online hiring was down 1%.

The hospitality sector in Singapore reported an 8% increase in August over the year....

Filipino government sending probe team to Italy amid investigation into alleged illegal recruitment (Manila Bulletin)

The Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has formed a fact-finding team that will augment the ongoing investigation into the alleged massive illegal recruitment of Filipinos for fake jobs in Italy, reports The Manila Bulletin. DMW officer-in-charge Hans Leo Cacdac said the high-level fact-finding...

China’s young workers throwing ‘resignation parties’, opting out of 'rat race' (Times of India)

Young professionals across China are celebrating their resignations from stable, well-paying jobs by throwing elaborate parties reminiscent of traditional marriage ceremonies, reports The Times of India and CNN. Despite the country's challenging economic climate and soaring youth unemployment rates,...

Malaysia online hiring up 7% in August amid a favourable hiring environment

Malaysia recorded a 7% year-on-year growth in online recruitment activity in August 2023 when compared to the same month a year ago, according to the foundit Insights Tracker, formerly published as Monster Employment Index (MEI).

In August, job opportunities in Malaysia showed a positive resurgence with...