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Rise in Job Discrimination Against Pregnant, Disabled and LGBT in Indonesia: Report

Indonesia’s civil services sector is witnessing a rise in discrimination against pregnant, disabled and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender job candidates, according to a report by the country’s ombudsman. So reports HRM Asia.

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Asia Leads Globe As Most Stressed Out: Report

Asia tops all other regions when it comes to having the most stressed out people and it is a huge cost for a number of countries in the region. That's according to a new report from Cigna.

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Malaysia’s New Program Urges Women to Join the Workforce

Malaysia has introduced a new program to urge women to join the workforce. So reports Human Resources Online.

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More Than Half of Japanese Firms Embrace Telecommuting

More than 50% of Japanese companies have adopted telecommuting schemes in an effort to make it easier on employees and improve productivity. So reports Nikkei Asian Review. 

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Two NZ Soldiers Admit to Messing with HR Database, Stealing $16K

Two soldiers serving in New Zealand’s army stole more than $16,000 and tampered with a human resources database to score free meals and trips. So reports stuff.co.nz.

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McDonald’s NZ Agrees to Make Good On Holiday Pay for Thousands of Workers

McDonald’s in New Zealand has agreed to go back 10 years to pay workers who were not properly compensated for holiday pay. So reports Human Resources Director.

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Woman Becomes Highest Paid CEO in Australia for First Time

Macquarie Group CEO Shemara Wikramanayake has become the highest-paid chief executive in Australia, a first for a woman. So reports Business Insider Australia.

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Qantas Aims to Make Job Cuts at Head Office

Qantas Airways recently announced plans to cut jobs at its main office. So reports The Sydney Morning Herald.

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Four-Day Workweek is Big Hit for Microsoft Japan

A pilot four-day work week has turned out to be a big hit with Microsoft’s workers in Japan. So reports The Guardian.

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Japanese Women to Employers: Don't Mess With Our Glasses

Japanese women are telling companies to stop messing with their shades and demanding they end a ban against wearing eye glasses at work. So reports Reuters.

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