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Australia – Seek average advertised salaries up 4.5% in February

29 March 2023

Average advertised salaries on job board Seek in Australia increased by 4.5% in February 2023 when compared to February 2022.

The Seek Advertised Salary Index (ASI) measures the growth in advertised salaries for jobs posted on Seek in Australia. 

On a monthly basis, average advertised salaries rose...


World – AI systems could impact 300 million jobs worldwide but could boost GDP and labour productivity (Business Insider)

29 March 2023

Generative artificial intelligence systems, such as ChatGPT, could lead to ‘significant disruption’ in the labour market and affect around 300 million full-time jobs globally, reports Business Insider, citing research from Goldman Sachs. Generative AI, a type of AI that is capable of generating text...


India – BetterPlace acquires Malaysian staffing firm Troopers (Tech in Asia)

29 March 2023

BetterPlace, an India-based staffing and human resource management software provider, acquired Malaysia-based part-time staffing and recruitment services firm Troopers, reports Tech in Asia. The deal is estimated to be worth between USD 15 million and USD 20 million, a source told Tech in Asia. The deal...


India – Intent to hire in first quarter slips 4%, but rises 10% on annual basis

28 March 2023

Hiring intent at India Inc. (India’s formal employment sector) slipped 4% for the first quarter (April to June 2023) when compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest Employment Outlook Report from Teamlease in India.

The report showed that 64% of firms plan to increase hiring, down from...


South Korea – Saramin HR rebrands to Saramin

28 March 2023

SaraminHR, a South Korea-based job board, announced that it had changed its name to Saramin.

“The new name reflects the will of Saramin, which has grown into a representative HR company in Korea, to leap forward as a career platform that goes beyond recruitment and continues to be with job seekers and...


India – Majority of early-stage startups actively planning to increase staff in 2023

28 March 2023

Despite the current trend of layoffs among larger corporations across India, 80% of early-stage startups, those with a current workforce of fewer than 20 employees, are actively seeking to expand their workforce in 2023, according to a survey by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry...


Hong Kong – Demand for staff to drive increase in salary expectations amid tighter employment market

28 March 2023

Hong Kong is experiencing increased optimism in the business sector in 2023, resulting in higher expected headcount demand from employers that will drive career opportunities and higher salaries, according to KPMG China.

Talent retention and attraction are likely to be major concerns for employers in...


India – Online recruitment climbs slightly in February with retail industry driving growth

27 March 2023

Online recruitment in India saw a slight increase of 1% in February 2023 compared to February 2022, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker.

The Tracker replaced the Monster Employment Index (MEI) following Monster India’s rebranding to foundit in Asia Pacific and the Middle East....


Asia Pacific – Majority of organisations struggling to fill IT roles

27 March 2023

Skills shortage in IT roles, including security, developers, and data professionals, are affecting 60% to 80% of organisations in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report from the global tech and marketing firm International Data Corporation (IDC).

The report, released this month, is in stark contrast...


Singapore – Protecting workers, not jobs, is Singapore’s approach to employment resilience: Deputy Prime Minister (Channel News Asia)

27 March 2023

Singapore’s approach to employment resilience is to protect workers, not jobs, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said during a speech at the Citizens’ Panel on Employment Resilience. Channel News Asia reports that Wong said the government will redouble efforts to help every Singaporean reskill,...