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AIA Singapore Appoints HR Chief
Life insurance group AIA announced a major leadership transition in Singapore, effective 1 October 2025. AIA Singapore has appointed Owen Addison as chief human resources officer (CHRO), according to a statement, effective October 1. He succeeds...

How an MBA can help you land high-paying HR jobs in the US
How an MBA can help you land high-paying HR jobs in the US In the evolving landscape of global business, Human Resources (HR) is no longer confined to recruitment and paperwork. Today, HR leaders are strategic architects of organisational culture,...

SEC approves regulations of Human Resources Law
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired a meeting of the Council, on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office. During the meeting, the SEC...

Comment: Preparing people for the AI jobs of tomorrow
There's a story about AI that dominates every headline: machines taking over, jobs disappearing, humans scrambling for relevance. It's a story that breeds anxiety, and honestly, I get why. But here's the thing: that story is incomplete. MORE FROM...

Sánchez hits 2-run HR as Marlins beat Cardinals 2-0
The Cardinals were 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position. ST. LOUIS — Wednesday’s Game Report: Marlins 2, Cardinals 0 Miles Mikolas only made one mistake on Wednesday night, but that was one too many for the Cardinals. Jesus Sanchez launched a...

Report: Reds finalizing trade to acquire pitcher who has allowed most HR in MLB
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Cincinnati Reds were finalizing their second trade on Wednesday. The first was for a third baseman while the second was for a starting pitcher. Jeff Passan of ESPN said the team was acquiring right-hander Zack Littell from...

Jobs Requiring AI Skills Offer 28% Higher Salaries, Reveals Study
A new report from labour market intelligence firm Lightcast has revealed that jobs requiring artificial intelligence (AI) skills now offer salaries nearly $18,000 higher than similar roles without AI knowledge—a 28% pay boost on average. The...

Việt Nam positioned to become key link in global semiconductor industry: Deputy PM
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam possesses all the necessary conditions to emerge as a vital link in the region and global semiconductor supply chains, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng said during a working session in Hà Nội on Wednesday with...
MOL, MAAP, and MAGSAYSAY a team up to Launch a Dynamic Positioning Training Center in the Philippines -Opening on September 1
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced that, in a remarkable maritime undertaking between Japan and the Philippines, MOL Maritex Co., Ltd. (MOLMAT; President & CEO: Kazuhiko Kikuchi)(Note1) of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), the Maritime Academy of...
VHS gets new principal, assistant principal; OAPSE agreement reached
VHS gets new principal, assistant principal; OAPSE agreement reached The Vermilion Board of Education awarded a three-year contract to Andrew Perry as Vermilion High School principal beginning the 2025-26 school year at its June meeting. Perry,...

Tariffs, trade and tech: What global HR leaders need to know
As the Aug. 1 deadline for the Trump administration’s trade deals approaches, many global HR leaders are reassessing whether their contingent workforce can withstand potential tariff shocks. To stay agile, HR leaders can use technology to support...

As Deadline looms, Andujar (2 HRs) has breakout game -- and Miller sits
It’s no secret Miller, who holds 20 saves on the year and has not allowed a run over his last 11 outings, has been the subject of trade rumors, with multiple reports linking him to the Padres on Wednesday night. Before fielding questions during...

‘I only went into banking because people said it was the hardest job to get’: Propelle founder Ayesha Ofori
Thursday 31 July 2025 6:00 am | Updated: Wednesday 30 July 2025 6:30 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Each week, we dig into the memory bank of the...

Sunnyside HR manager seeks anti-harassment protection order against council member
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. – Irving Brown Sr., the City of Sunnyside Human Resources Manager, has filed for a protective order against Sunnyside City Council Member Theresa Hancock. Brown alleges harassment and false police reporting by Hancock. The hearing...

Job fraudsters trick Bengaluru journalist into paying Rs 55 lakh ‘as processing fees and GST’, police book 5
A 49-year-old journalist and author living in Bengaluru lost Rs 55 lakh in 73 days after fraudsters who offered him high-paying jobs tricked him into transferring money in the name of registration fees, processing charges, and Goods and Services...

25 Subtle Signs That A Job Will Be Absolutely Awful That You Can Pick Up On In The Interview
—Throwaway03461 "This happened to me in 2021 when I interviewed for a Project Manager role at my wife's company (albeit in a completely different division than her). During the HR screen, I stated my requested salary was $95K, $10K over what I...

Vietnam positioned to become key link in global semiconductor industry: Deputy PM
At the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation and promote the establishment of major research and development (R&D) centers and semiconductor research facilities in Vietnam. Chairman of the council Hong-Yuan Lee briefed...

David Fry’s HR backs combined 3-hitter as Guardians blank Rockies
David Fry hit a two-run homer and scored two runs, Carlos Santana had an RBI double and six Cleveland pitchers combined for a three-hitter as the Guardians notched a 5-0 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Fry went deep...

Sánchez hits 2-run HR, Quantrill pitches 5 innings as Marlins beat Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run homer in the third inning, Cal Quantrill pitched five innings and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Wednesday night. The Marlins have won 10 of 13 overall and 17 of their last 22 on...

Councilmember Jackson voices concerns over City Manager “charade”
by Laura Garber The Hermosa Beach City Council voted 4-1 to hire executive recruiting firm Peckham and McKenney to lead the search for a new City Manager, but not without heated exchanges. Hermosa’s Human Resources Manager, Tiffany Nguyen, told...