UK highest ever unemployment, Europe worse
The jobless total for those aged 16-24 in the UK has exceeded 1 million—the highest level ever recorded. This follows a dramatic rise in...
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Greater China driving recruitment strategy overhaul
GlaxoSmithKline has implemented Lumesse TalentLink as the core technology platform supporting the shared HR-service team in its Greater China talent acquisition strategy. GSK has...
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Pro-bono coaching for charities
Progress-U recently announced the official registration of the Institute of Innovative Corporate Coaching (PIICC). Under the PIICC students are encouraged to take pro-bono coaching assignments with...
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Parent-preneurs: work-life balance secrets
We hear so much advice about giving ourselves and our staff a better work life balance, but seldom do we get practical advice on...
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Community Business celebrating International Day of Persons with Disability in Asia
The ‘Building Disability Confidence’ campaign has been designed to raise awareness on the importance of addressing disability as a business issue and promote greater...
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Hong Kong—Mainland synergy and opportunities
“After the markets open, I’m not looking forward to going back to my office later today.” This was the opening remark from Charles Li,...
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Avoiding a Greek tragedy
Firing underperforming public servants essential to help save Greece Whether or not the new European Council agreement affords Greece a sustainable debt burden is...
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Gen-Y an attitude not an age group
Excel Media Group, publisher of HR Magazine, organised another full-house HR Conference at Cliftons Central training facility. Attended by over 200 HR professionals, the...
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Steven Yu appointed head of ICG—APAC
Towers Watson recently announced the appointment of Steven Yu, as Head of the International Consulting Group (ICG) for Asia Pacific. Yu, based in Shanghai,...
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