Archive for July 27th, 2008

World’s Best Countries for Expats

Zul • July 27th, 2008 • Editor's Pick

Singapore has been named as the world’s best country to live and work for expatriates.
The finding was as reported in a study conducted by HSBC Bank International, a bank specializing in offering services to people living and working abroad.
United States and UAE (United Arab Emirates) both tied up in second place after Singapore, with Belgium [...]



Don’t Expect Salary To Go Up Too Soon

Zul • July 27th, 2008 • All Things Malaysia

Malaysian workers should not be expecting a salary increase too soon, as was advised by Towers Perrin Country Manager, Michael Drawhorn.
A job seeker should also not only consider salary as part of criteria in considering job offer, but take account the non-monetary benefit, learning opportunities and growth potential offered by the hiring company.
Similarly, employers need [...]



HR Ministry Introduces Work From Home Scheme

Zul • July 27th, 2008 • All Things Malaysia

A job scheme that allows women who have difficulties to travel too far to work from home is now being introduced by the Human Resource Ministry of Malaysia.
Called the Home Working Programme, the scheme is also introduced to accommodate mothers who are shouldering the responsibilities of taking career of their children and parents.
Through the scheme, [...]



Carrefour Duniaku Back With Season 2

Zul • July 27th, 2008 • Featured Articles

Carrefour Duniaku (My World) is a TV reality program that exposes the contestants, made up of mainly fresh graduates with the running of retail operation, particularly supermarket and hypermarket.
It also gives opportunity for unemployed graduates to explore the possibility of joining the retail industry.
After a successful debut season, it is now back with the 2nd [...]