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Asia-Pacific Career Guide - Employment Outlook & Opportunities for Next-in-Line Managers Across the Region

China, India, and their developing neighbors have the world’s economic future squarely pinned to them. Intraregional demand is strong and growing, and further economic shocks are likely to trigger a softer economic landing in APAC than in other parts of the world.

As the beacon of economic prosperity throughout the crisis, companies large and small continue to look for opportunities in the region. For individuals looking to develop their careers, this means that the Asian region provides a more compelling proposition than ever. Solid experience in the Asia-Pacific region is going to become a key career differentiator and, in some cases, a prerequisite for success.

If you’re looking to progress your specific area within the Asia-Pacific region, our Career Guide is a must-read.

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Acquisition and Retention in the War for Talent

The Kelly Global Workforce Index is an annual survey revealing opinions about work and the workplace. More than 168,000 people across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions responded to the 2012 survey. This survey was conducted online by RDA Group on behalf of Kelly Services.

This first installment of the KGWI 2012 findings highlights: Acquisition and Retention in the War for Talent.

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Global Talent Market Quarterly - Q1 2012

The global economy is expected to continue on a moderate growth path in 2012, with APAC and the emerging markets continuing to lead the economic charge, and the Americas region showing slow but modest expansion.  Despite headwinds from the European fiscal crisis, the U.S. hiring climate has improved, and APAC’s labor markets remain strong, with skills shortages driving up wages. Companies are increasingly considering innovative workforce solutions including total talent supply chain management approaches and global talent mobility programs, in an effort to help them better navigate today’s complex employment environment.

Will the world’s economies continue to expand throughout 2012, or will continuing fiscal problems in Europe limit growth? How will the ongoing Eurozone crisis affect employment levels in the EMEA region and across the globe? How are companies shifting their talent strategies in order to maximize both business growth opportunities and human capital effectiveness?

The latest Global Talent Market Quarterly answers these questions and more.

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Managing Friends and Manipulating People

Social media is not the quick-fix solution it first looked like. And many companies are struggling to maintain their presence in all the places they want to be active. Outsourcing at least part of a social media presence is already mainstream, but there are inherent risks in taking this route.
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7 Lessons for Good Leaders

If “management is doing things right and leadership is doing the right things”, what exactly are these ‘right things’? How do we know when we’re doing them and when we’re not? The latest findings from the 2011 Kelly Global Workforce Index show that leadership culture and practice is failing to fulfill employees’ needs and expectations—and for companies looking to strengthen their employment brand, this is a clear opportunity.
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Malaysia Employment Outlook and Salary Guide 2011/12 

A Tool for Workforce Planning
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We are pleased to present the Kelly Services Malaysia Employment Outlook and Salary Guide 2011/12, a comprehensive reference tool on the salary trends, job titles and employment outlook across industries.

The Kelly Services 2011 Salary Guide is designed to provide both employers and job seekers with salary information on a wide range of roles, providing you with the ability to benchmark a role or an individual against other areas of expertise or against the same role in another area of the country. 
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Featured Articles of the Month
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What Employees Are NOT Saying
Good managers know the high value of listening. Whether dealing with customers, supervisors, or employees, the importance of listening cannot be over-emphasized. However, even the best managers often forget to “listen” to what their employees are not saying. This skill can be critically important, too. Read more 

Avoiding Common Strategy Mistakes
Designing effective strategies is often “job one” for senior executives. However, there appears to be one or more flaws in the strategic thinking of many otherwise successful senior managers. Observers note similar and recurring errors that senior and C-level executives continue to make with business strategy and development. Read more 

Workplace Conflict
Just as disagreements between individuals can be triggered by a myriad of different reasons, workplace conflict can be generated by a number of situations. Read more