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Japan's foreign students lag far behind local peers in job hunting (Nikkei Asia)

26 September 2023

Foreign students in Japan are having a harder time securing job offers than Japanese students, reports Nikkei Asia, citing a survey by Tokyo-based job information company Disco. Their unfamiliarity with the country's hiring practices and timetables puts them at a disadvantage, the survey suggested....


The 100 largest staffing firms in the world post USD 285.3 billion in revenue

22 September 2023

The world’s 100 largest staffing firms generated an estimated USD 285.3 billion in revenue in 2022, representing 44% of global staffing revenue, according to the Largest Staffing Firms Globally 2023 report by Staffing Industry Analysts.

Focusing on just the five largest global staffing firms, they represented...


Workers in Australia more often negotiating compensation this year: Robert Half

22 September 2023

Job candidates and existing employees are negotiating compensation packages more often this year compared to last, according to a study by professional staffing firm Robert Half.

Nearly half of Australian employers, 45%, report more shortlisted candidates have negotiated compensation packages this year...


Wipro announces new CFO as former exec steps down

22 September 2023

IT services giant Wipro Ltd. (WIPRO:NSI) announced on 21 September that it appointed Aparna Iyer as chief financial officer effective immediately. Iyer will report to CEO Thierry Delaporte and join the Wipro executive board. She takes over from Jatin Dalal, who stepped down to pursue other career opportunities....


Staffing executive ran unauthorised worker dispatch business, Japanese authorities say

22 September 2023

Criminal charges were filed against a person on suspicion of operating an unauthorised worker dispatch business, according to an announcement released 21 September by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

The defendant is described as “sales manager A” of Global Staff Co. Ltd. in the city...


Fair Work Ombudsman forces Starbucks to compensate over 2,000 Australian employees for underpayment

22 September 2023

Starbucks Coffee Australia has back paid staff in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast more than AUD 4.5 million (USD 2.9 million) after becoming aware of underpayments to workers including baristas and supervisors, Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman reported. The global coffeehouse chain has...


Australian job ads plunge 20.5% in August, Victoria records steepest decline of 27%

22 September 2023

Job ad volumes in Australia decreased 20.5% year-on-year in August according to job board Seek.

Seek noted that job ads in August were 19.7% higher than August 2019. On a month-on-month basis, job ads fell 1.8% in August.

Applications per job ad increased for the sixth consecutive month, rising 6.5% in...


Taiwanese Cabinet approves draft minimum wage bill (Focus Taiwan)

22 September 2023

Taiwan's Cabinet yesterday approved a draft national minimum wage bill that proposes using the consumer price index (CPI) as a reference for adjusting minimum pay, and it also plans to fine employers who violate the law, reports Focus Taiwan. Under the draft bill proposed by the Ministry of Labour, a...


Rising logistics demand expected to create 10 million jobs in India by 2027 (The Business Standard)

22 September 2023

Buoyed by government policies and rising economic activity, the Indian logistics industry is poised for rapid growth and is expected to create 10 million jobs by 2027, reports The Business Standard, citing research from staffing firm TeamLease. The sector is reportedly growing at an annual rate...


Thailand’s labour ministry plans to send 100,000 skilled workers abroad next year (The Bangkok Post)

22 September 2023

Thailand’s labour ministry has set a goal of sending 100,000 skilled workers overseas next year, reports The Bangkok Post, citing Department of Employment director-general Pairoj Chotikasatien. According to Chotikasatien this target reflects the policy of the new Labour Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn,...