Beef up MVC to over 10%
COMPANIES that already have a monthly variable component (MVC) of 10 per cent in their wage structure should consider going beyond that, Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong said yesterday.

For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_564745.html

Meet Sally, still working at 101
A 101-year-old woman who works for the Nebraska Legislature has been chosen as America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2010.

For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/executive-women/meet-sally-still-working-at-101-20100811-11ysd.html

Lifestages: The job chop
During the Global Financial Crisis, redundancy became a sad fact of life for many Australians. While the threat has eased, losing their job is something many people will face in their lifetime. Dealing with a redundancy can be difficult but if you’re made redundant it’s important to stay calm and practical so that you come out the other side in the best possible position.

For more, see http://money.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=7935067

Bosses risk blacklisting over foreign worker care
PUTRAJAYA: The new rulings being proposed for industries employing foreign workers will compel them to closely monitor and manage the workers or risk being blacklisted, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/28/nation/6746657&sec=nation

Scientists prove that women are better at multitasking than men
Psychologists have proven that men really are worse at multitasking than women, although it does depend on the task.

For more, see http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/7896385/Scientists-prove-that-women-are-better-at-multitasking-than-men.html

HK to pass controversial minimum wage legislation on Wednesday
SINGAPORE : Hong Kong is set to pass a highly controversial legislation on minimum wage in the territory on Wednesday.

Unions and trade industries are at odds over the minimum hourly wage to be set.

For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/eastasia/view/1069207/1/.html

Successful women are a study in flexibility
Born in the '70s, the daughters of feminism were told they could do anything.

Now in their 30s, many Gen X women have found that the freedom to do anything comes at the cost of doing everything.

For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/managing/successful-women-are-a-study-in-flexibility-20100712-107ij.html