Workplace
Japanese Firms Tackle Epidemic of Sleeplessness on the Job
In an aim to curb an epidemic of sleeplessness, a growing number of companies in Japan are implementing some measures that cost its economy an estimated $138bn (£108bn) annually.
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Japan Urges Employees to Take Mondays Mornings Off from Work
Japan is now considering shining Mondays scheme to allow the country’s overworked employees to start working late at least once a month.
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All Aspects Affecting Japan’s Working Conditions
Many people, particularly Asians dreamt of working in Japan despite the country’s distinct culture and tradition.
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Japan’s Minimum Wage Rate
In Japan, the government has a mandated minimum wage and no employees shall be paid less than the required minimum wage rate.
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The Difference Between Japanese and American Workplaces
The culture in the Japanese workplace vastly differs from that of an American working environment.
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Death by Overworking in the Japanese Workplace
“Karōshi” is the Japanese term for the death as result of overworking in the Japanese workplace. It is usually brought on by increased amounts of stress from working 60 hours or more in a week.
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Working hours in India
Working hours is a time spent by a person at his / her working place. India’s current population is 1.3 billion, after the growth in population unemployment rate has increased.
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Child Labor Condition in Vietnam
Recent statistics have it that there are approximately more than 1.75 million Vietnamese children or 9.6 percent of the country’s population under 18 years of age are laborers.
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Get to Know India’s Overtime Laws Better
Overtime work is a norm in India. Overtime means the time worked in excess of an employee’s regular working hours. In India, regular working hours is 8 to 9 hours per day or 48 to 50 in a week, which depends upon the company an employee is employed under.
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Current Minimum Wage in India
Statutory protection for workers to receive a minimum wage can be considered as an indication of a progressive country. It is one of the major grounds of decent effort.
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Forced Labor in Vietnam is Real
Forced labor is a situation wherein a worker is coerced to do hard labor by exerting violence or intimidation, or by more elusive means like accumulated debt, holding of documents or other identity papers or threats of denunciation to immigration bodies in a country.
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A Closer Look Into India’s Garment Industry Working Conditions
In a recent report presented regarding few selected findings of research into India’s garment industry, several factors leading to labor shortage and labor turnover in its industry were revealed.
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An Overview of India’s Working Condition
India’s working conditions and wages are way different from the ones in Western countries. Just like in many other countries, the official work week in the country is from Monday to Saturday, and working hours begin at 10 am to 6 pm. Unfortunately for laborers, overtime is the norm and many local companies do not compensate their workers for their overtime work.
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4 Major Labor Issues in Vietnam
Following Vietnam’s most recent labor law that brings different benefits to employees, this is how those changes will affect business establishments in the country.
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Major Issues Plaguing India’s Unorganized Labor Sector
Many issues are plaguing India’s unorganized labor sector. And over the years, India’s Ministry of Labor has identified several major issues with migrant, child labor and home or bondage laborers.
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Labor in India Defined
Labor in India refers to employment in India’s economy. Based on 2012 statistics, there were approximately 487 million laborers in India. In fact, it is the second largest next to China.
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How Millennials Can Improve Workplace Productivity
Our millennials today are considered to be the newbies in the labor industry and learning new things is always a challenge for them.
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6 Philippines Companies Among Forbes’ List of “World’s Best Employers”
Six Philippine companies joined the list of Forbes Magazine’s Global 2000: World’s Best Employers.
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DOLE Orders Employers to Provide Regular Standing Breaks for Employees
For some health reasons, the Philippine government is ordering employers to provide regular standing breaks for employees.
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The Value of Filipino Family to the Labor Force
Each culture keeps different value on the importance of family in driving their behavior. When it comes to Filipinos’ family values, you’ll see a big difference among other nation’s ideals.
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House of Representatives Approves 4-day Work Week Bill
On the third and final reading, the House of Representatives approved a bill allowing employees to have a 4-day work week.
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House of Representatives Approves 4-day Work Week Bill
On the third and final reading, the House of Representatives approved a bill allowing employees to have a 4-day work week.
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Office Pantry Rules Every Employee Should Know
Most definitely, many would think that grownups are already aware about the proper office pantry etiquette, but in reality, you may be surprised but many aren’t mindful about proper manners.
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House of Senate Approves Bill Allowing ‘Work-from-Home’ Program on Third and Final Reading
So far, the Philippines employment industry is still not that lavish when it comes to granting work-from-home set up. Thus, this proposed law would make it easier for both employers and employees to adopt such program.
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The Costs of Telecommuting
While you can save a lot from working at the comfort of your own home, before you totally grab that arrangement, be sure that you have already considered not only its savings, but its cost as well.
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How Much You Save from Telecommuting
Thanks to our modern technology, working from home is fast gaining acknowledgement among both employees and employers nowadays. Since the heavy traffic congestion and long hours of commute is taking their toll on employees’ productivity, many employers now allow their employees to work from home.
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The Pros and Cons of Working from Home
The trend of working from home has come to a great extent, and is now opening a whole new range of possibilities for the way businesses can make an effort to restructure themselves.
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Top 10 Benefits of Home-based Jobs According to Survey
In the past 20 years, many employees are choosing home-based jobs over the usual office-based jobs as they found it very challenging and rewarding.
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Reasons Why Good Employees Quit their Jobs
Working so hard to get the best result is very important for employers, but retaining top employees are more significant if you want to aim high in business.
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Bill Seeks to Stop Work-related Emails and Texts after Office Hours
Finally, lawmakers came up with a bill seeking to stop work-related emails, texts and calls after office hours.
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13th Month Pay Retains Tax Exemption in the New Revised Tax Reform Package
Fortunately for the workers, their 13th month pay and other bonuses have retained its tax exemption in the recently revised tax reform package presented by the Department of Finance (DOF) at the Senate ways and means committee.
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How to Stay Productive in Your Workplace
Having a job that allows you to work from anywhere you want is something that lots of employees dreamed of.
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Senate Committee to Tackle Bill Promoting Work from Home
In an aim to address the issue regarding heavy traffic in the country, as well as to balance work-life, the Senate is now seeking to discuss a bill which would promote work from home.
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New DOLE Policy Bans ‘Endo’
For so long, the practice of “endo” or end-of-contract has been prevalent across the country. And now, the malpractice is soon to end.
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DOLE Reminds Employers to Observe Proper Pay Rules for Bonifacio Day
In preparation for the upcoming Bonifacio Day, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) had recently renewed its call for observance of proper pay rules for Bonifacio Day.
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Home-based Employees’ Type of Work and Skills Explained
Defined as own-account workers or those employees carrying out work in their own homes, home-based employees also have several specific types or work and skills suited for them.
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House Committee Approves 100-day Maternity Leave
The House Committee on women and gender equality has recently endorsed a bill aiming to increase the maternity leave period of working moms to 100 days with pay for approval of the plenary.
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Work Hard and Play Harder – The Life We All Deserve!
All work, no play makes life so dull, and so, I work hard and play harder! This is my own lifestyle and I am so much enjoying it! And now, I am sharing it for others to take time to realize and give at least a little time to unwind.
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DOLE Reminds Employers to Pay 13th Month Bonus Before Christmas
In time for the upcoming Christmas season, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is reminding all employers to give their employees’ 13th month bonus not later than Christmas Eve.
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[RECIPE] Steamed Tilapia
As a full time working mom, and a part time blogger, thinking of an easy-to-cook dish is always a challenge since obviously, time is very important.
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New Bill Seeks to Protect Freelance Workers
In an aim to protect freelance workers, a new bill seeking to protect them was previously proposed in Senate.
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JobStreet Says Filipinos are the Happiest Workers in Asia
Just a few weeks after Philippines has been recognized as one of the happiest places on earth, its countrymen is now taking the center stage after being referred to as the happiest workers in Asia.
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Philippines Declares Eid’l Adha a Regular Holiday
Just a few days following the long weekend which required the employers to pay their employees double, another long weekend is set to take place.
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Updated Leave Privileges for Philippine Government Workers
In light of the advent of the new Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, the government employees are working so hard to adopt with new policies implemented by the current administrations.
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Night Shift Work Literally Throws the Body into Graveyard
Literally, a graveyard shift job can throw the body into graveyard due to the long-term damage that it can cause to the body.
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Philippine Population Reaches 100.9 Million by 2015
Based on a recent statistics conducted by the Census of Populations (POPCEN 2015), the Philippines’ population reaches 100,981,437 in 2015. The latest statistic shows a significant increase of 8.64 million or 9.36 percent from the previous population in 2010, which was only a total of 92,337,852.
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Reasons Why I Love Working in my Country, Philippines
The Philippines or officially known as the Republic of the Philippines has always been the preferred dwelling place of many foreign investors due to the escalating business industry. Thus, the employment industry here in this country is likewise rapidly booming, yielding thousands of jobs available for fresh graduates and jobseekers.
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