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Workplace safety and health

S. Korean teacher died ‘in line of duty’ after parent dispute, review committee decides

Mr Hyun, in his 40s, died by suicide on May 22 in a storage unit on the campus of a middle school in Jeju.
Mr Hyun, in his 40s, died by suicide on May 22 in a storage unit on the campus of a middle school in Jeju.

Why saying ‘good job’ to an employee is no longer enough

A recent Randstad survey in Singapore shows that a lack of recognition or appreciation is among the top three factors discouraging employees across Gen Z, millennials and Gen X.
A recent Randstad survey in Singapore shows that a lack of recognition or appreciation is among the top three factors discouraging employees across Gen Z, millennials and Gen X.

Top editor at German media giant Axel Springer ousted after workplace investigation

Mr Jan Philipp Burgard left Axel Springer after an investigation into inappropriate behaviour.
Mr Jan Philipp Burgard left Axel Springer after an investigation into inappropriate behaviour.

Companies urged to conduct time-out, review work safety measures ahead of CNY rush

MOM urged companies to implement a safety time-out during the seasonal rush around Chinese New Year.
MOM urged companies to implement a safety time-out during the seasonal rush around Chinese New Year.

IndiGo crisis reveals why India’s new air safety rules are vital

An IndiGo Airways aircraft prepares to land at the Mumbai airport on Dec 6, 2025. PHOTO: AFP
An IndiGo Airways aircraft prepares to land at the Mumbai airport on Dec 6, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

Rugby players lose challenge to court order in brain injury claim

Rugby players during a scrum.
Rugby players during a scrum.

Independent probe under way at Law Society following allegations of workplace bullying

The investigation, which is being conducted by TSMP Law Corporation, was commissioned by the Law Society’s audit committee in September.
The investigation, which is being conducted by TSMP Law Corporation, was commissioned by the Law Society’s audit committee in September.

Early bird gets the sack: Woman in Spain fired after repeatedly arriving early for work

Over a two-year period, the company issued multiple warnings, asking the employee to adhere to established working hours.
Over a two-year period, the company issued multiple warnings, asking the employee to adhere to established working hours.

Overworked victims’ families protest against Japan PM’s work-focused remark as 2025 catchphrase

Ms Sanae Takaichi declared, “I will work, work, work, work and work” after being chosen as the Liberal Democratic Party's leader.
Ms Sanae Takaichi declared, “I will work, work, work, work and work” after being chosen as the Liberal Democratic Party's leader.

Migrant worker given jail term over bogus work injury claim fails in his High Court appeal

The judge said the evidence supported the prosecution’s case that Khabirul was only at the workplace to stage an accident so that he could make a false claim for compensation..
The judge said the evidence supported the prosecution’s case that Khabirul was only at the workplace to stage an accident so that he could make a false claim for compensation..

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