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Embracing digital nomadism: a paradigm shift in the world of work

Employees working remotely present a new set of challenges for the HR department. But these can be overcome, and remote work can offer unparalleled benefits, such as access to a global talent pool and significant cost savings. Kamal Reggad, CEO & Co-founder, RemotePass, explains the rise of...


Thailand IT talent shortage: solution from Vietnam technology companies

VMO Holdings, one of the top IT outsourcing companies in Vietnam, announced its opening and establishment of VMO Thailand with the participation and support of many Thai SMEs and corporations. Thailand is a potential technology market that is growing strongly with the government’s...


Rise of boomerang employees: 71% of professionals open to returning to pre-COVID employer

Almost three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-COVID employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market. According to a recent poll from recruiter, Robert Walters, of...


Sixty percent of professionals admit to ‘rage applying’ to new role

Two-thirds of white-collar professionals (60%) have admitted to ‘rage applying’ to a new job since the beginning of the year – with a toxic workplace culture (56%) being the primary motivating factor. The trend – which has seen a spike since New Year appraisals –...


Ways to make your meetings more effective and fun

Lots of meetings are often not very productive for employees. Time is precious and meetings should only be held if needed. And if they are scheduled, Paul Sloane, a leading speaker, expert facilitator and best-selling author, has suggested ways to make the meetings more fun and interesting. He...


Evolving business by putting people first

Investing in a business model that puts your employees first means that you are more likely to retain talent. This involves building a culture and workplace that attracts and retains the workforce, including corporate social responsibility initiatives (CSR) − which includes diversity,...


Firms not doing enough to support whistleblowing has led to launch of online assessment tool

Protect, a leading whistleblowing charity in the UK, has launched its Whistleblowing Scanner, an online assessment tool for smaller organisations to test their whistleblowing culture, as research shows firms are not doing enough in this area. Protect’s own research with YouGov in 2021 found...


Bridging the gender gap in the technology industry

International Women’s Day is today (March 8) to celebrate women’s achievement and to push for a gender equal world. And it follows hot on the heels of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which was celebrated last month. Despite a shortage of skills in most of the...


Editor’s Question: How can SMEs meet net zero targets?

Net zero is a priority for many governments across the globe. Being net zero means adding no more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere than the amount you’re taking out. In the UK, the government wants the economy to meet net zero targets by 2050. Its net zero strategy sets policies and...


Line managers insufficiently trained to handle redundancies 

According to a recent WorkNest poll, the vast majority (80%) of employers said budget cuts, low business demands and inflation are driving their need to make redundancies; however, 74% of employers aren’t providing any training to their line managers to handle this.  While 24% of line...


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