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South Korea tops paid paternity leave rankings

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A biology teacher demonstrates the human skeleton model in an engaging classroom setting. Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels At the Learning & Development Asia 2026 – Malaysia conference, HR, L&D, and business leaders gathered to discuss how to build a future-ready workforce in the face of rapid AI-driven change. The central question was how organisations can create workforces that are more productive, adaptable, accountable, and human. According to the speakers, technology is…

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South Korea tops paid paternity leave rankings

South Korea offers fathers about £17,803 in statutory paid paternity leave, one...

Emilia Reyes • Oct 9, 2026 • Career Pivots
South Korea tops paid paternity leave rankings

South Korea tops paid paternity leave rankings

S outh Korean fathers could receive more than 36mn South Korean Won (KRW), equivalent to £17,803 (GBP) or Intl$42,797, under the study's model. South Korea offers fathers more than KRW36mn in statutory paid paternity leave, according to a new...

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study by Moorepay. The study compared paternity and parental leave provisions across countries, finding that 51 countries provide no statutory paid paternity leave. South Korean fathers could receive more than 36mn South Korean Won (KRW), equivalent to £17,803 (GBP) or...

Schneider Electric HR chief urges proactive leader development

Schneider Electric’s Philippines HR director urges proactive leader development, emphasizing growth, engagement...

Emilia Reyes • Oct 6, 2026 • Salary Insights
Schneider Electric HR chief urges proactive leader development

Schneider Electric HR chief urges proactive leader development

C lose-up of a romantic embrace showcasing a stunning engagement ring and bracelet. Photo: Legacy Shots by Sharan Sathya/Pexels Karen Angeli Diaz, Country HR Director for the Philippines at Schneider Electric, says the best HR work helps people grow,...

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feel heard, and prepare for the next step. She describes a great day as one where she can serve, support, and positively impact others. Those moments remind her why she chose a career built on care and compassion. Diaz brings...

Prison officer’s repeated misconduct leads to fair dismissal

A prison officer’s repeated misconduct, including inappropriate conduct and explicit comments, led...

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Prison officer’s repeated misconduct leads to fair dismissal

Prison officer’s repeated misconduct leads to fair dismissal

H MP Moorland in South Yorkshire was the site of Ms. Hayes’ termination after a 2025 tribunal ruling on gross misconduct. A prison officer was dismissed after a tribunal ruled her repeated actions constituted gross misconduct. The case involves...

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Ms. Hayes, who worked at HMP Moorland in South Yorkshire from July 2018 until her termination in May 2025. Her employment ended following an investigation into multiple allegations of inappropriate conduct, including unwanted physical contact and sexually explicit comments directed...

GCC HR pros value human intuition in hiring

HR pros in GCC value human intuition in hiring, even with AI...

Emilia Reyes • Sep 29, 2026 • Workplace Trends
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GCC HR pros value human intuition in hiring

O ver half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust AI tools as their primary career advisor, which may seem contradictory. A new workforce sentiment survey shows that 80% of HR practitioners in UAE and...

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81% in Saudi Arabia consider human intuition essential for hiring, even as AI tool usage rapidly expands globally today. Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust AI tools as their primary career advisor, which...