The top stories from People Management’s international websites
1. Hong Kong sees big rise in demand for flexible workspaces
Experts have warned that employers might need to rethink the traditional office environment as the popularity of flexible workspaces and shared offices continues to increase. Flexible workspace specialist Instant Group says the market for non-traditional office space in Hong Kong has doubled in the past two years.
2. New job site for Saudi women
A job search website dedicated to women has been launched in Saudi Arabia. Called Alajnabia, the site will feature jobs in sectors such as education, healthcare and marketing. Women currently make up 30 per cent of the private sector workforce in the country, but the KSA Ministry of Labour and Social Development is aiming to achieve representation of 28 per cent across the total workforce by 2020.
3. UAE named most attractive relocation option
A new survey by job site Bayt.com and YouGov has found that the UAE is the most attractive choice of destination for graduate jobseekers in the Middle East, with 58 per cent saying they would consider moving there for work. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are the second most popular destinations (both 31 per cent), followed by Canada (28 per cent), Germany (20 per cent) and the UK (17 per cent).
4. Employee satisfaction is lowest in Singapore
Research from Mercer has revealed that just 68 per cent of Singaporeans would recommend their employer, compared with 76 per cent across Asia-Pacific as a whole. The consultant’s new Singapore Employee Engagement Index also found that engagement has declined consistently over the last three years, in contrast to a general upward trend across the globe.
5. Thailand ends amnesty for unregistered migrant labourers
Thailand has ended its amnesty period for unregistered foreign workers, meaning those who remain in the country without having registered are at risk of deportation. The announcement of the end of the amnesty caused widespread panic among migrant workers last month.