Tag: South Korea
South Korea’s striking junior docs may lose medical licence
The Government of South Korea may actually cancel the medical licences of the thousands of junior doctors who are on strike.
Why is the government...
Booyoung Group introduces employee incentive to boost birth rate
Booyoung Group, a South Korean construction company, is doing something special to help with South Korea's low birth rates. Lee Joong-keun, chairman, Booyoung Group,...
Twitch is shutting down operations in South Korea due to financial...
On 6 December 2023, Twitch announced that it will cease operations in South Korea in February next year, citing elevated operating expenses and network...
South Korea’s top accounting firms cut hiring by over 30% amid...
South Korea's top accounting firms - Samil PwC, Samjong KPMG, Deloitte Anjin, and EY Hanyoung—are expected to cut hiring by over 30 per cent...
69-hour workweek creates resentment among young workforce: South Korea
The South Korean government's proposal to increase the workweek to 69 hours has sparked a heated debate across the country. The move aimed to...
Will South Korea allow people to work 69 hours a week?
The Government of South Korea is looking at certain reforms, which, if implemented, will permit employees to work up to 69 hours a week....
South Korea offering Rs 1 lakh a month to farm hands
When the Overseas Development and Employment Promotion Council (ODEPC) organised a seminar for overseas job recruitment, it did not expect such an overwhelming response...
Labour union at Samsung Display to go on strike starting June...
The union leaders of Samsung Display, a major South Korean display maker and part of the Samsung Group, will stage a union strike starting...
Samsung workers return to work post disinfection of plant
Samsung had temporarily closed its manufacturing plant in South Korea, when an employee was found to be infected with the coronavirus. However, after thoroughly...
Kia’s Penukonda unit raises employment expectations of youth in Andhra Pradesh
Kia Motors, the South Korean automobile manufacturing company, recently announced the launch of its first car from Penukonda, in the Anantapur district of Andhra...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Kimbal Technologies names Jaya Suri as CHRO
Jaya Suri has joined Kimbal Technologies (formerly Crystal) as its chief human resource officer (CHRO). An alumna of IBM, Suri has completed her bachelor’s...
Sahana Shankar is head of India HR, Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies, a company that provides intelligent solutions to property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry, has roped in Sahana Shankar to...
Finland seeks Indian talent to drive innovation and growth
In a bid to bolster its tech landscape and foster innovation, Finland is actively recruiting talented individuals from India. With its reputation as the...
10% of Brevan Howard Asset Management to be laid off
Brevan Howard Asset Management is all set to reduce its workforce by a 100 people. This is part of a cost-cutting exercise at the...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
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EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
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A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
