PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Jean Castex handed his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, paving the way for a long-awaited cabinet overhaul and the likely appointment of the second woman to the job in 30 years. Macron - who was re-elected in April and needs to show he has heard the frustrations of voters expressed in low turnout and big support for … [Read more...] about French PM resigns ahead of cabinet overhaul, Borne seen taking job
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College grads ill-prepared for some IT-BPO jobs, says survey
Initial findings of a survey showed that a number of college graduates are not prepared enough for jobs in certain subsectors of the growing business process outsourcing industry, according to the Board of Investments (BOI), an urgent problem that should be addressed by both the private sector and the academe. “Notably, the preparedness of graduates for the animation, game … [Read more...] about College grads ill-prepared for some IT-BPO jobs, says survey
Made to work only to be deceived
PETALING JAYA: A different type of job scam is being pulled off on social media, with victims being asked to perform tasks that range from following the pages of celebrities to buying products from online stores to increase pageviews and ratings. These scams are usually advertised as part-time jobs on popular social media platforms. Unsuspecting users are asked to fork out … [Read more...] about Made to work only to be deceived
Which country tops leave benefit for new dads
PETALING JAYA: The birth of a new family member is a significant milestone for both parents. New bonds are formed and new responsibilities, distributed. There are a slew of things to do, from breastfeeding and pumping breast milk, to taking care of the newborn (and other children), preparing meals and cooking, and other household chores. Having dad around to help with these … [Read more...] about Which country tops leave benefit for new dads
In a bid to keep local talents
A MEDIA report has revealed that the number of Malaysians working in Singapore increased from 195,072 in 1990 to 952,261 in 2019. Responding to the report, Penang youth and sports committee chairman Soon Lip Chee said: “We are keen to ensure that our talents remain in Malaysia by offering attractive job opportunities.” He said Penang Youth Development Corporation (PYDC) … [Read more...] about In a bid to keep local talents