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Asian Employers Hungry for Talent

Of employers polled in 11 countries and markets in Asia, 71% say they are hungry for talent, citing this as their most pressing challenge. So notes the RFG International Recruitment report for 2019.

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Chinese Employers Contend With Emerging #MeToo Movement

Chinese employers will soon face stricter laws around sexual harassment. So reports HRM Asia.

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NZ Defence Force to Boost Sexual Harassment Training

A New Zealand Defence Force programme designed to quash sexual harassment and bullying has failed to create “sustainable change,” but officials say they are committed to boost their efforts. So reports stuff.co.nz.

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Aussie Workplace Tribune Blasts Firing by Text

A security company acted “unconscionably undignified” and showed “perfunctory disregard for basic human dignity” when it fired one of its employees via text. So reports The Sydney Morning Herald, citing the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

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Asian Nations Lead in Vacation-Deprived Workers

Asian nations ranked as the top four globally with the most vacation-deprived workers last year, with India leading the pack. So reports Human Resources.

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India Media Giant Awards Health Benefits to Partners of LGBT Workers

Indian media broadcaster Star India last month decided to give the partners of its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers the same benefits it provides to the partners of its straight employees. So reports The New Indian Express.

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Civil Engineers, Salespeople Among Skills NZ Employers Need Now

Civil engineers and salespeople are among the four job skills that will be highly sought out by employers in New Zealand over the next year. So reports Scoop.

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Aussie HR Startup Hits A$100M Valuation

An Australian human resources startup reached a valuation of A$100 million last month after gathering in A$22 million in a third-round of fundraising. So reports The Sydney Morning Herald.

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Korean Employers Face Jail Time for Workplace Bullying

Korean employers will face potential jail time after lawmakers passed new legislation last month that holds them to account for unfairly firing workers who allege harassment in the workplace. So report South China Morning Post.

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An LGBTI Job Fair is Hailed as First in India

A lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) job fair is being hailed by its organizers as the first event of its kind in India after the country struck down its gay ban. So reports Reuters.

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