Build corporate culture into ‘soft power’: consultant

Build corporate culture into ‘soft power’: consultant

Vietnamese businesses should re-evaluate their culture in a systematic way, turning it into "soft power" and a solid support to overcome difficulties, said Le Quang Vu, CEO of Blue C, a consultant agency in corporate culture, employee experience and internal communication.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Job market reflects cautious sentiment among businesses in 2024

Job market reflects cautious sentiment among businesses in 2024

Employers in Vietnam remain cautious about hiring new staff in 2024, with about one-third of companies surveyed saying they will maintain their current employee numbers, write Adecco analysts in their newly-released Vietnam salary guide 2024.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Job cuts, reduced hours hit nearly 510,000 Vietnamese workers

Job cuts, reduced hours hit nearly 510,000 Vietnamese workers

Over half a million employees in Vietnam lost their jobs or had their work hours cut in the first five months of this year, said Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung on Monday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Mass layoffs should be minimized to protect workers’ interests: lawmakers

Mass layoffs should be minimized to protect workers’ interests: lawmakers

The Vietnamese economy is forecast to continue facing difficulties, so the government should ask businesses to limit production expansion and avoid mass layoffs, said legislators on Wednesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Employers should be allowed to buy social houses: Sun Group

Employers should be allowed to buy social houses: Sun Group

Sun Group, Vietnam’s leading real estate developer, has proposed that organisations, including enterprises, can purchase social houses to lease or sell them to their low-income employees at preferential prices.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foxconn Vietnam battles for talent amid Chinese competition

Foxconn Vietnam battles for talent amid Chinese competition

Foxconn, the world's largest electronics contract maker, is likely to face a human resource challenge in Vietnam as more Chinese competitors are setting up shop in the Southeast Asian country.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7