WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labour market steadily gains traction, but worker…
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TikTok lets users apply for jobs with video resumes, as US firms struggle to hire
NEW YORK (AFP) – TikTok, the social network known for short entertainment videos popular with young people, has launched a recruiting platform that allows users…
Home organisers spark joy in China as they teach people to declutter
BEIJING – Meet China’s versions of Japanese tidying guru Marie Kondo, who are sparking joy in a growing number of Chinese households with their home…
Staying nimble to adapt to new roles as pandemic bites
SINGAPORE – When Ms Joyce Seah left her job at an oil and gas multinational corporation (MNC) last July, she was afraid she would not…
New manufacturing facility for bio-based polymers to create 200 new jobs in Singapore
SINGAPORE – A new bio-factory for high-performance polymers is being built on Jurong Island, in a move that could lead to about 200 new jobs here.…
South Korea employment nears pre-Covid-19 peak as economy recovers
SEOUL (BLOOMBERG) – South Korea came closer to recovering pre-pandemic employment as more people ventured out looking for jobs after the economy expanded at a…
Singapore's resident unemployment falls for sixth consecutive month
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s labour market continued its recovery in April this year, latest statistics from the Ministry of Manpower showed on Thursday (June 3). The…
The luckiest workers in America? Teenagers
(NYTIMES) – Roller coaster operators and lemonade slingers at Kennywood amusement park, a Pittsburgh summer staple, will not have to buy their own uniforms this…
Covid-19 resurgence turns Singapore growth outlook murkier
SINGAPORE – The jagged pace of recovery, marred by Covid-19 resurgence in Singapore and elsewhere, has clouded the growth outlook. The progress in vaccination, especially…
Amazon extends hiring spree with 10,000 permanent UK jobs
LONDON (BLOOMBERG) – Amazon.com will hire 10,000 more people in Britain, taking its total headcount in the country to 55,000 by the end of 2021.…