'What kind of work is that?': Post-SPM clashes arise between parents and children
Some SPM graduates say they do not know how to convince their parents of what they want to do in life.
Britain considering longer work hours for foreign students, report says
Ministers are looking at ways to encourage British and overseas students to take more part-time jobs to deal with shortages in areas such as hospitality and retail, The Times says.
Behind the job-fling trend among the youth
Many young people switch jobs on a regular basis, in what some employers have described as a trend over the past few years.
About working life in Singapore
Working in the island republic is tough, but at the end of the day, it's all about the money.
Working in Singapore but still living in Malaysia to make every dollar count
For many Malaysians working in the island republic, living in Johor and commuting across the causeway is the logical thing to do.
Long road to work-life balance in Kuala Lumpur
Whether people are overworked due to the system, personal choice or a lack of competency, multi-pronged efforts will be needed to improve their quality of life, say observers.
Work stoppages and no chatting at lunch: Japan Inc grapples with Covid
Japan's tally of Covid cases has surged past those of other countries as the full impact of the BA.4 and BA.5 variants dominating around the world hits home.
EU says Taliban ‘not listening’ to Afghans with girls’ school ban
In March, Taliban authorities ordered all secondary girls' schools to shut, just hours after reopening them for the first time since seizing power in August last year.
Taliban bars govt employees without beards from work, sources say
Sources add that workers were told they would from now on be unable to enter offices and would eventually be fired if they did not meet the dress codes.
Pandemic propels workers closer to four-day week
From Iceland to Australia, governments and business are testing shorter work weeks, be it in fashion or fast food.
Four-day work weeks, practical or not?
Questions arise over cost, productivity and the payment of wages if the conventional work week is trimmed by a day.
Juggling work and studies invites psychological risks, experts warn
While some may do so out of necessity, the stress of working and studying at the same time could take a toll on physical and mental well-being.
