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[Singapore] Top 5 ways to future-proof career and gain a competitive edge [Singapore] Top 5 ways to future-proof career and gain a competitive edge

ADP’s People At Work 2023 study found that 41 per cent of Singaporeans consider management skills essential for their career.
19 Jan 2024

[Australia] December saw seasonal rise in payroll jobs [Australia] December saw seasonal rise in payroll jobs

The next largest increases were in Transport, postal and warehousing roles (up 1.0 per cent) and Arts and recreation services...
19 Jan 2024

[Australia] The impact of ‘flexidus’ on employers in 2024 [Australia] The impact of ‘flexidus’ on employers in 2024

The term ‘flexidus’ combines the phrases flexible work arrangements and exodus.
18 Jan 2024

[Australia] Mandatory safeguards for AI tools [Australia] Mandatory safeguards for AI tools

In addition to the safeguards, the nation’s industry minister announced plans for AI-generated content to be labelled.
18 Jan 2024

[Papua New Guinea] Payroll software ‘glitch’ provokes riots [Papua New Guinea] Payroll software ‘glitch’ provokes riots

Government workers were taxed at a higher rate leaving pay packets around $100 lighter than expected; halving the pay of...
17 Jan 2024

[Japan] Zebec launches payment and payroll services [Japan] Zebec launches payment and payroll services

Japan is known for pioneering a regulatory framework for digital finance.
11 Jan 2024

[Malaysia] Common practices for compassionate/bereavement leave [Malaysia] Common practices for compassionate/bereavement leave

In Malaysia, the terms compassionate leave and bereavement leave are interchangeably used and refer to the same practice. Leave can...
10 Jan 2024