Tag: Labour Market
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Affirmative Action Compliance: EEC Finalizes Orders Against Non-Compliant Employers
Overview: EEC enforcement of Affirmative Action The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has taken decisive action to enforce Affirmative Action requirements, issuing final orders to seven of the eight designated employers that appeared before its review panel on January 21, 2026. The proceedings followed a thorough assessment of compliance with affirmative action plans and statutory duties…
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Bridging the Gap: Namibian Youth Education and Unemployment Challenge
Overview: Education on the Rise, Jobs Hard to Find Namibia’s young people are increasingly pursuing post-secondary education, yet the job market has not kept pace. The latest Afrobarometer report highlights a troubling mismatch: nearly a quarter of Namibian youths have completed post-secondary education, but only a small proportion secure full-time employment. This gap raises questions…
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South Korea’s Labour Market Weakens, Supporting the Central Bank’s Dovish Stance
Weakening Labour Market Pushes Bank of Korea Toward Dovish Policy South Korea faced a weaker labour market in December, with unemployment rising to 4% from 2.7% in November. The month’s unexpected uptick added to a broader narrative of softening job demand that has policymakers watching closely as they calibrate the pace of monetary easing or…
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Cautious Hiring Expected in 2026: Singapore’s Job Market Outlook
Singapore’s 2026 Hiring Climate: A Cautious Turn After a steadier 2025, Singapore’s job market is shaping up for a cautious 2026. Analysts expect employers to exercise greater selectivity, leaning toward contract roles and project-based hiring rather than broad, permanent recruitment. The shift reflects a mix of macroeconomic uncertainty, sector-specific demand, and a continued emphasis on…
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More contract hiring, higher foreign labour costs: The trends shaping Singapore’s manpower landscape in 2026
Overview: A shifting manpower landscape in 2026 Singapore’s labour market faces a year of recalibration as companies adapt to an uncertain global economy. Industry observers expect a measurable tilt toward contract or project-based roles, a trend driven by cautious hiring sentiment and the need for greater workforce flexibility. At the same time, foreign labour costs…
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Ghana’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 12.8% in Q3 2025: A Positive Shift for the Labour Market
Overview: A Cooler Labour Market in Q3 2025 The Ghanaian labour market continued to recover in the first nine months of 2025, with the unemployment rate easing to 12.8 percent in the third quarter. According to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), about 13.3 million of the country’s 15 million-strong labour force were employed…
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Ontario’s New Pay Transparency Rules Could Reshape Hiring in 2025
What the new Ontario pay transparency rules require Ontario is poised to implement a set of pay transparency requirements designed to make salary information more accessible for job seekers and employees. Under the upcoming rules, employers will be required to disclose compensation ranges in job postings and provide more detailed pay information to employees upon…
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Hong Kong Unemployment Holds at 3.8% as Economic Expansion Stays Solid
Overview: Unchanged Jobless Rate amid steady expansion Hong Kong’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in the latest three-month period, even as the economy continued to expand at a solid pace. The preliminary figures from the Census and Statistics Department show that while the jobless rate did not move, both the labour force and total…
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Hong Kong Unemployment Holds at 3.8% as Economy Maintains Momentum
HK jobless rate unchanged at 3.8% amid solid growth Hong Kong’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.8% in the latest three-month period, even as the labour market saw a small contraction in both the number of people seeking work and total employment. The preliminary figures released by the Census and Statistics Department point to a…
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Britain’s Jobs Dilemma: Is Reeves’ Tax Raid Weighing on the Labour-Policy Engine?
Overview: A jobs market in tension Britain finds itself navigating a delicate balance: a surplus of jobseekers relative to vacancies and a government agenda aimed at reshaping the tax system. The Resolution Foundation, a think tank long associated with Labour policy circles, has raised concerns that the Chancellor’s recent tax measures—described as a £26bn package—may…