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Posted by HR Spectrum at 4:53 PM |

Singapore to share "upturn" strategy at international labour meet
SINGAPORE : The lessons from Singapore's experience in battling the economic downturn will be shared internationally.

For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1059051/1/.html

Posted by HR Spectrum at 5:08 PM |

Big firms to hike summer bonuses
Bonuses to be paid by major companies this summer will increase 1.51 percent from a year earlier to ¥790,468 on a weighted average basis, marking the first rise in two years, the Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren) said in a preliminary survey Wednesday.

For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20100520a3.html

Posted by HR Spectrum at 5:07 PM |

Women get rare chance for promotion
It shouldn't be surprising that Panasonic's star manager for developing appliances for women is a woman herself — except that this is Japan, a nation notorious for holding back females in the workplace.

For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100520f1.html

Posted by HR Spectrum at 3:22 PM |

Set up creches, urges Rosmah
KUALA LUMPUR: Private companies should provide a women-friendly workplace by setting up creches in the office, said Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.

For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/5/nation/6192174&sec=nation

Posted by HR Spectrum at 3:20 PM |

More workers involved in on-the-road accidents
BANGI: Workplace accidents have decreased but more are getting involved in accidents to and from work each year, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam.

For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/5/nation/6189765&sec=nation

Posted by HR Spectrum at 10:22 AM |

3 out of 5 firms in Singapore will make counter offers when employee resigns
SINGAPORE: Companies are doing all they can to retain their best workers in Singapore's tight labour market.

For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1054321/1/.html

Posted by HR Spectrum at 5:03 PM |

Are you burnt out?
Wikipedia describes burnout as long-term exhaustion and diminished interest. Simply put, burnout occurs due to excessive stress over months or years. Staff with burnout feel like every issue is a problem, mostly focus on negatives, and feel helpless to change the situation.

For more, see http://blogs.theage.com.au/small-business/theventure/2010/05/03/areyouburnto.html

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