Human Resources
850,000 migrant workers register in Thailand
Around 850,000 migrant workers in Thailand have started their registration and nationality verification process, an official from the Ministry of Labour, Supat Gukun, said.
Apple has admitted that children were recruited at some of its factories that build its computers, iPods and mobile phones.
Jobs That Pay $100,000 or More
A Newsweek column browses several job boards such as Indeed, Vault, and Yahoo! HotJobs to help you track the best job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Survey: Thai staff crave development
Employers should not focus exclusively on benefits and salary but should also provide professional development, according to a survey by human resource consultancy iHR Asia.
Thailand’s unemployment rate ‘not a severe as other nations’
The unemployment rate in Thailand is one that many countries around the world are sure to be envious of, it has been claimed.
Thailand: AutoAlliance resumes single shift ops
AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT), the automotive assembly joint venture between Ford and Mazda, restarted single shift production after a labour lock-out and plant closure earlier this month.
Thailand to create more IT jobs in 2010
Worldwide economy is improving and unemployment rate is slowly decreasing. People searching for IT jobs in Thailand can expect more opportunities this year as Software Park Thailand forms alliances with provincial parks to encourage the growth of ...
Stimulus saved or created up to 2 million jobs in 2009, White House says
The Obama administration, offering evidence that its much-maligned efforts to spur economic recovery have begun to take hold, said Tuesday that the $787-billion stimulus program saved or created 1.5 million to 2 million jobs last year.
Job loss a 'setback:' Obama economics adviser
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's top economic adviser acknowledged Sunday that continuing job losses pose "somewhat of a setback" to US economic recovery efforts.
Thai Airways seeking a younger image
Passengers of Thai Airways International (THAI) can expect to be served by younger female flight attendants as senior staff take up an unprecedented voluntary resignation package.
US jobless claims edge up 1,000 to 434,000
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The number of people filing initial claims for state unemployment benefits was essentially unchanged in the week of Jan. 2, rising by just 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 434,000 after large declines the previous two wee...
Americans' Job Satisfaction Falls to Record 22-Year Low
(...) Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work.
US Labor Market Shows Signs of Progress
WASHINGTON -- The number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell in the latest week to its lowest level in nearly 18 months, a sign the labor market may be turning a corner.
Ford offers buyouts to all 41,000 UAW workers
Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Monday it is offering its 41,000 U.S. factory workers buyouts and early retirement offers in a bid to reduce its payroll costs as it aims to return to profit by 2011.
White House Calls AP Story On Overstated Stimulus Jobs 'Misleading'
Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The White House is pushing back hard against an Associated Press story released late Tuesday saying jobs credited to the Obama administration's $787 billion recovery package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARR...
Senate Vote to Extend Unemployment Benefits Possible Next Week
The U.S. Senate may vote as soon as next week to extend unemployment benefits after Democratic lawmakers resolved a dispute over how to distribute benefits across states with varying jobless rates.
Production at GM's Thailand assembly plant suspended for third day amid strike
BANGKOK, Thailand — General Motors Co.'s plant in Thailand has halted production after hundreds of workers went on strike to demand higher pay and better conditions, an official said Wednesday.
Detroit mayor threatens to scrap city workers' contracts
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said he will terminate all city worker contracts and impose concessions, including a 10% pay reduction, if unions do not agree to new contracts within the next 30 days.
Obama: Higher US Unemployment A 'Sobering Reminder'
U.S. President Barack Obama says the higher U.S. unemployment rate in September shows that economic recovery will not be smooth or easy. The president also expressed regret that Chicago did not win the 2016 Summer Olympics bid.
U.S. Department of Labor awards nearly $59 million to eliminate exploitive child labor in 19 countries
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced nearly $59 million in grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor in fiscal year 2009 to combat exploitive child labor in 19 countries. The grants will help rescue more than 85,000 children from...