Singapore - HR leaders need to hone their sense of objectivity before they can successfully handle the conflicting roles of managing performance for the organisation and coaching employees in correcting their flaws.

Singapore - Local aspiring teachers will be able to find employment easily as Singapore is looking to hire 2,600 of them by 2015.

Japan - Japan Airlines (JAL) are reducing 30% of its global workforce as part of its restructuring plans in order to stay afloat.

US - Small business owners in the US plan to freeze recruitment plans and reallocate their finances in preparation for any upcoming market volatility.

UK - With the allure of an attractive income, many female British university graduates are more than happy to work as pole or lap dancers.

Reporting to the HR Managers, you will be assigned to either the Employee Relations & Performance Management or Recruitment division within the Human Resource Department.

Singapore - During a crisis period, an organisation that has been actively utilising social media in both its external and internal communications can mobilise its employees to speak up for it.

Singapore - Employers in Singapore have predicted a lower starting pay for degree and Masters' holders next year even though the average pay for fresh graduates this year has increased.

Hong Kong - The minimum wage figure will most likely increase the wages of Hong Kong citizens by 11%, but it will still not be ideal for them.

China - A new contender, China-based shopping website Taobao.com, has emerged in the virtual employment services realm to vie for a share of the recruiting market's fat profit pie.