Introduction The word “politics” has many meanings. In this article I will examine the impact of national security, natural and man-made disasters on the Human Resource function. Two factors that are crucial in handling such crisis situations: First, the resources and preparedness of the local government. Second, the willingness and resources of the employer. When…
Introduction Our world is facing many significant challenges. There is an urgent need to review the true purpose of education and also to overhaul our education system. Disclaimer This article reflects the views and experience of the writer. The writer is not a businessman, educationalist, education expert, psychologist nor a neuro scientist. What Should Be…
If You Are the Employee The idea of working for one employer for a life-time is gone. So is the idea of working at one particular career for a life-time. If the employer cannot take care of you, you better do something to take care of yourself. If you are still hankering for employee welfare,…
Introduction I think Japan would be a good barometer to identify the start and end of lifetime employment (Shushin koyo) from 1920s to 1986 (Japanese asset price bubble 1986 to 1991).(Source: Shushin Koyo, Wikipedia) The end was during Japan’s Heisei Era when deflation meant the costs of maintaining a loyal salaryman outweighs the benefits of…
Education: The Need For A New Model In Education (Sir Ken Robinson) Introduction This article is a verbatim of Sir Ken Robinson speaking in the following youtube video. This is my personal effort to change the education system. The existing job market globally is a creation of the industrial revolution era. The traditional education system…
Introduction There are many angles to rephrase the question in this article’s main heading. Does HR represent the employer or the employee? Which side is HR really on? For what matters employee can seek help from HR? Why isn’t HR looking after the employee? Usually the people who are asking the question “for whom does…
Asian Ministries Looking After Manpower Notice Please note that even Government agencies change names, functions and website addresses over time. This article was last updated: 28 May 2020 Australia Fair Work Ombudsman https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ Fair Work Commission https://www.fwc.gov.au/ Cambodia Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training http://www.mlvt.gov.kh/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&layout=category&Itemid=196&lang=en Korea Ministry of Employment and Labor https://www.moel.go.kr/english/main.jsp Hong Kong Labor…
Introduction When you are working for a FMCG distributor or wholesaler, there are occasions that the business owner needs to deal with slow moving stocks or low quantity stocks. One way to deal with such stocks is to give them away to non-profits organizations. Purpose of the Agreement Product distributor and wholesaler often have a…
Introduction Many businesses operate a warehouse to store and manage goods. When the business reaches a certain size, they hire a Human Resource Manager to take charge of the Human Resource function. Types of Warehouses There are many types of warehouses for storing different types of goods in trade such as bonded warehouse; private warehouses;…
Introduction One of the matters employees are sensitive to is receiving their pay on time. I particular, the employees that have credit instalments to repay; made arrangements for regular bills such as utility bills to be deducted from his salary bank account automatically. Others may be looking forward to withdraw the money to give to…
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