Diversity, equity and inclusion key to retaining talent, FleishmanHillard finds after first phase of implementation
Initially intended to promote inclusion and diversity within the organisation, the outcome has been greatly accomplished with the byproduct of low employee resignation and turnover rates, said Stake. "The workforce has been raising questions such as, 'Have I been doing valuable work at my work or am I valuable at work?’. If we can make people feel valued at the workplace, they will stay in that workplace," Stake stated. Therefore, FleishmanHillard, which is in an industry with high turnover rates, must be mindful of retaining employees by demonstrating that the company values them and their opinions. WORKEST by Zenefits examined data from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics on employee turnover rates at the national level.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
October 20, 2022 12:21 UTC
Mild quake reported in Chiang Mai, Phrae
The Thai Meteorological Department’s Earthquake Observation Division said the quake occurred at 4.36am with its epicentre in Mae Kheu subdistrict at a depth of 2 kilometres. The tremor could be felt by residents in Doi Saket, Muang, San Kamphaeng, San Sai and Mae Rim districts. People in Lamphun’s Muang and Ban Thi districts and Phayao’s Dok Khamtai district also felt the quake, said the division. Earlier, at 1.40am on Thursday, the division also reported a milder 3.7-magnitude quake in Long district of Phrae province at a depth of 3 kilometres. The tremor could be felt in Phrae’s Long, Sung Men, Wang Chin, Den Chai and Muang districts and Uttaradit’s Tha Pla district.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
October 20, 2022 05:03 UTC
Narathiwat police chief transferred over suspicion of allegedly aiding drug/arms suspects
The source cited an order by National Police chief Pol General Damrongsak Kittiprapas on Wednesday instructing Narathiwat police chief Pol Maj-General Waesamae Salae to drop all his current duties. He has been stationed at the RTP’s operations centre in Bangkok until further notice. The order reportedly said the transfer was to maintain the orderly and efficient operation of the police force. The source speculated that Waesamae was transferred to prepare for an investigation after lawyer Atchariya Ruangrattanapong, chairman of the Crime Victims Assistance Club, had on October 10 filed a complaint with the National Police chief. Atchariya claimed the Narathiwat police chief had allegedly issued certificates allowing suspects involved in drugs and weapons dealing in the province to pass security checkpoints without undergoing screening.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
October 20, 2022 05:03 UTC
A new wave of 'Great Resignation' looms in 2023: Adecco research
Of the 27 per cent of all workers globally who plan to quit their jobs in the next 12 months, almost half (45 per cent) are already actively looking for jobs. Meanwhile, six out of 10 workers (61 per cent) feel confident that they would be able to find a new job in six months or less even as a recession looms. The research also identified that inflation had caused more than half (51 per cent) of workers to look for a second job, with nearly four in 10 non-desk workers (35 per cent) admitting to having worked cash-in-hand jobs to make ends meet. Even though the cost of living is a major concern of workers, they also prefer happiness at work apart from salary rise, followed by job security, having a good work-life balance, and good relationship with colleagues. However, salary is still the main reason for the decision of those who already plan to quit, followed by work-life balance, and flexibility.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
October 19, 2022 23:03 UTC
Two Fujifilm entities join hands with goal to become No. 1 total printing solutions provider
This first-time collaboration also implies that the companies can provide the best solutions and meet the needs of a wide range of customers in terms of usage and budget. Ratchakrit Temboonsakdi, Fujifilm (Thailand) Unit Head of Graphic Communication Business Division and Industrial, stated at a press conference on Wednesday that the overall outlook for global printing is still positive. He estimated that the printing industry would grow at a rate of 5-10 per cent a year. However, as businesses go digital, many entrepreneurs, particularly those in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are looking for printing machines that can cut costs, save time, and boost productivity, said Ratchakrit
Source:The Nation Bangkok
October 19, 2022 21:02 UTC
Tax waiver for foreign actors
Tax waiver for foreign actorsThe cabinet on Tuesday agreed to a waiver of personal income tax for foreign actors and actresses for five years, aiming to generate more than 3.5 billion baht in revenue from investments in foreign film productions. Deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said the cabinet approved the Finance Ministry's new Revenue Code to attract predicted investment of at least 3.5 billion baht from foreign film shoots in the country. Ms Tipanan said the ministerial regulation to waive the personal income tax of foreign actors and actresses will come into effect for five years 180 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette. Citing statistics from the Tourism Department, foreign film firms had visited Thailand to shoot a total of 198 productions worth 1.68 billion baht during the first eight months, including music videos, feature films, and advertisements, she added. The visa also offers a range of tax and non-tax benefits to attract new foreign residents, technologies and talent to stay or work in the country.
Source:Bangkok Post
October 19, 2022 05:21 UTC
New stimulus planned in effort to keep recovery rolling
New stimulus planned in effort to keep recovery rollingThe government is planning to roll out a number of measures as "New Year gifts" at the end of the year, including an extension of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme and the "Shop Dee Mee Khuen" tax rebate scheme. The new measures aim to encourage consumer spending to maintain the momentum of the economic recovery, said Mr Anucha. Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said the new measures are highly likely to include retreads of the Khon La Khrueng co-payment scheme, the Shop Dee Mee Khuen tax rebate scheme and the "We Travel Together" tourism stimulus campaign. "The new measures must be considered by the Finance Ministry to see which are appropriate for the country's economic recovery," he said. A second decree was issued last year to allow the government to borrow an additional 500 billion baht.
Source:Bangkok Post
October 19, 2022 04:21 UTC
Floods ruin 280,000 rai of crops in 22 districts of Korat
Floods ruin 280,000 rai of crops in 22 districts of KoratFarmland and housing in Non Sung district of Nakhon Ratchasima still inundated as flooding persists in six districts. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Flooding caused by heavy rain has damaged 280,000 rai of crops in 22 districts of this northeastern province, affecting more than 8,000 households. Of the affected areas, flooding in 10 districts has returned to normal and gradually receded in 6 districts. Floods persist in six districts - Non Sung, Chalerm Phrakiat, Phimai, Chum Phuang, Lam Thamenchai and Muang Yang, affecting 3,823 households and damaging 187,654 rai of cropland. Local officials have evacuated 56 households to 10 shelters in Chalam Phrakiat, Chum Phuang and Muang Yang districts.
Source:Bangkok Post
October 18, 2022 18:15 UTC
PTT chairman resigns ‘due to political pressure’
The source said Thosaporn faced difficulties in his work as he stood against government officials who hold political power. "Thosaporn had a severe conflict with the government working teams," the source said, adding that he was pressured to resign from many positions that he holds. The source added that Thosaporn plans to resign from all positions in the government. He is currently also the chief economic adviser to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
October 18, 2022 13:06 UTC
Pheu Thai leads call for Bhumjaithai's dissolution over liberal cannabis policy
"The party will file a petition with the Election Commission," he said. He added that the opposition parties are studying the petition details closely and expect to have clarity by November 1. Chonlanan said the opposition is against the legalisation of cannabis because it is having an adverse impact on society.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
October 18, 2022 05:04 UTC
Merger will be 'no barrier' to Somkid's path to PM
Merger will be 'no barrier' to Somkid's path to PMSomkid: 'Too early to discuss leaders'The chairman of the Sang Anakhot Thai Party (SATP), Somkid Jatusripitak, must be a prime minister candidate if the party is to merge with the Thai Sang Thai Party (TST), according to SATP spokesman Naris Cheyklin. Mr Naris was responding to media reports about a possible merger between the newly formed political parties ahead of the general election. The TST Party is headed by Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan who severed ties with the main opposition Pheu Thai Party in December 2020. Meanwhile, Mr Somkid responded to the media speculation about a possible merger between the SATP and the TST ahead of the general election. He said if a merger of the two parties benefits the people, it will be better than creating disunity.
Source:Bangkok Post
October 17, 2022 23:00 UTC
Porsche-driving French tourists accused of beating Thai man unconscious on Samui
Lakkhana said she and her husband thought the tourists wanted directions, so they stopped. Lakkhana said the passenger threw a punch, felling Somkhuan, who then tried to escape into the shabu shop. Lakkhana said doctors treating her husband had diagnosed a brain haemorrhage and ordered surgery to drain the blood. Pol Col Yutthana Sirisombat, chief of Borphut police station, said the two suspects had arrived from Hua Hin to tour Koh Samui. Police will seek permission from Samui Court on Tuesday to detain them pending further investigation before they are formally charged in court, he added.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
October 17, 2022 18:35 UTC
Indonesia’s state firms to use only EVs by 2025 in net zero push
Indonesia’s state firms to use only EVs by 2025 in net zero pushA general view of the business district during rush hour traffic jams in Jakarta on Aug 4, 2022. (Reuters photo)Indonesia is setting a three-year deadline for all state-owned companies to use only electric vehicles as part of its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2060. The government will also push state-run bus operators Perum PPD and DAMRI to fully electrify their fleet, said State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir, without giving a timeline. Not all of them have to be bought,” he said in an interview in Bali on Monday. The country has already kicked off changes in the power sector to reduce emissions, with state oil giant Pertamina and Perusahaan Listrik Negara seeking to build up renewable energy projects and start carbon trading, among other measures.
Source:Bangkok Post
October 17, 2022 11:52 UTC
Prawit defends Netflix comedian
"I'm following his work and admire his talent," Gen Prawit said in a phone interview yesterday. Deaw 13, filmed in August, has become the talk of the town after it became available for streaming on Netflix last week. He said the comedian did take shots at previous governments but it isn't the same kind of criticism. Mr Anucha said artists are considered social influencers and they are expected to make criticism in good faith. "See you soon," he wrote on his Facebook page, implying that he will seek legal action against the comedian.
Source:Bangkok Post
October 17, 2022 00:00 UTC
Help small businesses, low-income earners, Arkhom tells G20 ministers
The G20 countries account for 80 per cent of the global economy and two-thirds of the world’s population. This year’s G20 summit of finance ministers and central bank governors, held along the theme “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”, discussed six topics — global economy, international financial architecture, financial sector regulation, infrastructure investment, sustainable finance and sustainable taxation. The meeting agreed to consider all tools necessary to address food and energy insecurity as well as the rising cost of living in many countries. It also highlighted the importance of cooperation to ensure a coordinated global response to tackle food insecurity. The executives of the two financial institutions voiced their confidence in the Thai economy and the government’s policies on investment for long-term development, the spokesman said.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
October 15, 2022 14:52 UTC