Free labour market remains unattainable
Free labour market remains unattainable SK Devi -October 18, 2022 10:00 AM PETALING JAYA: Freeing up the labour market across Asean will not only solve current problems but also bring benefits to workers and employers, according to two economists. Restrictions on movement on workers would be lifted, employers could save billions in agency fees and […]
Changes to Trade Unions Act will allow diversity, says Saravanan
Changes to Trade Unions Act will allow diversity, says Saravanan Bernama -October 4, 2022 8:07 PM KUALA LUMPUR: The Trade Unions (Amendment) Bill 2022, which, among others, was aimed at creating a legal framework to support the establishment and administration of trade unions in a mature, progressive and relevant manner, was tabled for the second […]
Demand for 1.8 million foreign workers almost fully met
Demand for 1.8 million foreign workers almost fully met Demand for 1.8 million foreign workers almost fully met Bernama – October 1, 2022 2:11 PM PUTRAJAYA: The human resource ministry has given approval for 541,315 foreign workers until Sept 26, of which 436,613 have already paid the levy. The ministry said taking into account the […]
Curb ‘modern slavery’ among delivery riders, says group
Curb ‘modern slavery’ among delivery riders, says group FMT Reporters -September 26, 2022 10:18 AM PETALING JAYA: A group representing p-hailing riders has urged Putrajaya to improve the ecosystem of the gig economy in Budget 2023 to look after their welfare. The Malaysian P-Hailing Delivery Riders Association (Penghantar) urged Putrajaya to consider implementing a floor […]
Is Malaysia attracting or repelling talent?
Is Malaysia attracting or repelling talent? Geoffrey Williams -September 23, 2022 7:30 AM People with talent leave Malaysia because they have better options overseas. People with talent come to Malaysia because there are good opportunities here. This is how the market for skills and talent works. Skills can and should come from anywhere. Talent does […]
Do more to attract local talents home, govt urged
Do more to attract local talents home, govt urged Danial Azhar – August 30, 2022 7:30 AM PETALING JAYA: Malaysian companies have been advised to review their employment terms to attract local talent back to the country. Human resources consultant Srithren Krishnan said companies should re-evaluate the terms, perks, and benefits of the employment contracts […]
Tawar lebih banyak faedah, tarik bakat tempatan khidmat dalam negara, kerajaan digesa
Tawar lebih banyak faedah, tarik bakat tempatan khidmat dalam negara, kerajaan digesa Danial Azhar – August 30, 2022 8:00 AM PETALING JAYA: Syarikat Malaysia dinasihatkan menyemak semula syarat pekerjaan mereka untuk menarik bakat tempatan kembali berkhidmat dalam negara. Perunding sumber manusia, Srithren Krishnan berkata, syarikat tempatan harus menilai semula syarat, kelebihan dan faedah kontrak pekerjaan […]
Free Malaysia Today: Probe forced labour claim in timber industry, govt urged
Free Malaysia Today: Probe forced labour claim in timber industry, govt urged Predeep Nambiar -August 19, 2022 8:45 AM PETALING JAYA: Activists have urged the labour department to investigate claims of forced labour in the timber industry. This follows migrant labour activist Andy Hall’s disclosure at a seminar on Aug 8 that he had received […]
Free Malaysia Today: Top-paying careers in human resources in Malaysia
Free Malaysia Today: Top-paying careers in human resources in Malaysia Jobstore -August 13, 2022 8:00 AM @ Free Malaysia Today Human resources (HR) refers to either the people or the department in charge of all personnel-related operations in an organisation. This includes the hiring, onboarding, training, and other duties related to managing employees. A HR department […]
Overcoming the productivity dilemma for WFH workers
Overcoming the productivity dilemma for WFH workers Jay Wong – August 5, 2022 7:30 AM PETALING JAYA: The boundary between work and life has blurred since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, but while employees have now generally been recalled to the office, pockets exist of those still working remotely. A human resource expert told FMT […]