MBC says security of tenure law must respect businesses’ rights
MAKATI Business Club (MBC) Chairman Edgar O. Chua called for the rights of management to be respected as the government urges legislators to pass the Security of Tenure (SoT) Bill.
China’s Didi announces reorganization plan to address safety after two deaths
SHANGHAI -- Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing on Wednesday announced a reorganization plan aimed at improving safety on its platform, as it works to address public and government concerns raised after the murders of two of its users.
Sanofi plans 670 job cuts in France by end 2020
PARIS -- French drugmaker Sanofi told unions on Wednesday it was planning to cut 670 jobs in France, a union representative told Reuters.
English test norms eased for UK nursing applicants
THE British Council said nurses from the Philippines seeking work in the UK will be allowed in with lower scores in a language proficiency test necessary for them to get into the region.
Thomson Reuters to lay off 3,200 in next two years amid cost-cutting
TORONTO -- Thomson Reuters Corp., said on Tuesday that it will cut its work force by 12 percent in the next two years, axing 3,200 jobs, as part of a plan to streamline the business and reduce costs.
PRC reviewing CPD Law rules to ease burden on professionals
THE Professional Regulation Comission (PRC) plans to reduce the requirements on licensed professionals in order to ease the burden of complying with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Law.
Wage growth slows globally despite strong economies — ILO
THE International Labor Organization (ILO) has found that global wage growth declined to its lowest level in almost 10 years despite rapid economic growth.
Bahrain readies austerity push, keeping wary eye on opposition
DUBAI -- Bahrain’s new parliament is expected to swiftly pass sensitive austerity measures needed to secure a Gulf aid package, but the U.S. -- allied government may implement the belt-tightening in stages to avoid provoking public anger.
US women earn half the income of men, new study finds
WOMEN earned roughly half the income of men in the United States over a 15-year period, taking into account time off for family or child care, according to a report released on Wednesday, which found the pay gap is far greater than has commonly been assumed.
Writing a new code of conduct from the ground up
By Rey Elbo
We would like to establish an employee disciplinary policy for our new restaurant. We are growing fast with employees being hired left and right. The trouble is that, employee discipline issues have also increased. It ranges from habitual absences and tardiness to estafa and theft. Now, we have learned our lesson for starting out without any employee policy. Anyway, how do we start from scratch? -- Needing Guidance.
Expected raises for 2019 job switchers seen at 20%-60%
SENIOR and mid-level professionals switching jobs can expect pay hikes of 20%-60% as a survey of hiring activity indicated a strong job market extending to 2019, Robert Walters said in a statement on Thursday.
Bill proposes civil service eligibility for long-serving contract workers
A BILL granting civil service eligibility to contractual government employees who have been in service for three consecutive years has been filed at the House of Representatives.