ct group first corporation to launch a talent acquisition centre

CT Group: first corporation to launch a Talent Acquisition Centre

CT Group held an intimate HR Dinner exchange programme with the participation of leaders from prestigious universities and top employers in Vietnam on the evening of September 24. At the same time, the group also launched a Talent Acquisition Centre (TAC) with seven domestic divisions, including a Hanoi and international branch.
gen z demand flexible digital led work environment

Gen Z demand flexible, digital-led work environment

People under 25 are more likely to change their jobs, have higher expectations of their employers, and demand more flexibility, according to recent surveys.
top 500 vietnam best employers 2022

Top 500 Vietnam Best Employers 2022

The Top 500 Vietnam Best Employers (VBE500) unveiled winning businesses and organisations on September 28 along with the release of the Vietnam Top Employers Report.
industries prepare to upskill the workforce

Industries prepare to upskill the workforce

With the international labour force shifting to younger demographics, demand for upskilling and professional empowerment is on the rise – but some employers are being slow to adapt.
solving talent shortages amid fierce human capital landscape

Solving talent shortages amid fierce human capital landscape

Worker shortages in various fields are creating headaches for both local and foreign-invested businesses (FIE) in Vietnam. Andree Mangels, general manager of ManpowerGroup Vietnam, shares his insights about the current demand for white and blue-collar workers in Vietnam as well as a strategy that employers should apply to attract and retain talent.
employers expect hiring to increase in h2

Employers expect hiring to increase in H2

Employers are expecting hiring to increase in the last two quarters of the year as positive growth rates are reported in various sectors, according to the Vietnam Employment Outlook Survey Q3 and Q4/2022 announced by ManpowerGroup Vietnam on August 9.
stakeholders seek sustainable strategies to retain workers

Stakeholders seek sustainable strategies to retain workers

More than 200 business leaders and representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA), Long An People’s Committee, and Long An Economic Zones Management Authority (LAEZA) gathered at a seminar on June 14 to discuss sustainable strategies for attracting and retaining workers after the pandemic.
employers seek time for pay rise change

Employers seek time for pay-rise change

The National Wage Council’s proposal for a rise in monthly regional minimum wages has been frowned upon by business associations who are asking for more time before any change comes into effect.
minimum wage plan gives hand to workers

Minimum wage plan gives hand to workers

An increase in the region-based minimum wage by 6 per cent is projected to satisfy some employees, while also being suitable for employers’ financial capacity.
employers thrash out stance on minimum wages

Employers thrash out stance on minimum wages

Employers still attempting to rescue themselves from pandemic woes are reluctant to see major rises in salary payments for workers, with production costs still on the up.
overtime cap switch yet to satisfy all

Overtime cap switch yet to satisfy all

The long-awaited scheme on increasing overtime for privately-owned workers has become true, helping labour-intensive employers to improve their competitiveness.
snags persist in work permit process for non nationals

Snags persist in work permit process for non-nationals

The easing of several work permit rules is continuing to be sought by big employers, as heard at last week’s Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi.
employers expect strong hiring outlook for first half of 2022

Employers expect strong hiring outlook for first half of 2022

International and local employers in various sectors are expecting their hiring intentions to rise in the first half of 2022 as the economy is gradually recovering, according to the newly published Vietnam Employment Outlook Survey.
hiring trends unveiled during the pandemic

Hiring trends unveiled during the pandemic

Vietnam’s hiring market has experienced unprecendented turbulences during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adrien Bizouard, country manager at Robert Walters Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van an overview on Vietnam’s hiring market in 2021 and forecasts what lies ahead for candidates and employers alike in 2022.
kpmg exclusive 3 transformative changes in mobility

KPMG exclusive #3: Transformative changes in mobility

Vietnam has been grappling with heavy-impact mobility challenges, prompting employers to change focus. KPMG Vietnam’s recent Tax and Legal Institute highlighted the most critical trends affecting business in the years ahead. In the third of a series of four interviews on these findings, Andrea Godfrey, partner, head of Global Mobility Services of KPMG in Vietnam discusses with Tom Nguyen how mobility and employee expectations are changing for businesses in Vietnam.