Vietnam’s rise in manufacturing didn’t happen by accident. Over the past two decades, the country has established a robust foundation of industrial zones, enhanced its infrastructure, and developed a workforce that’s both skilled and cost-effective. While some countries talk about becoming the “next big hub,” Vietnam already is one. From textiles to electronics, furniture to
The move towards renewable energy is not just a trend; it’s also essential. In 2024, about 66% of all the new electricity-generating capacity added to the US grid will come from green sources. This change is needed to slow climate change and ensure that future generations have access to clean energy. Companies that do engineering,
Three years ago, “working from home” felt like a temporary fix. Today, it is normal: more than three-quarters of Malaysian workers want to retain remote options, and most managers are redesigning their offices to accommodate them. Recruiters now advertise roles that can be performed from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, or even a café in Langkawi.
India’s hiring engine is running hot. Job portals handle 7 million fresh applications every month, and recruiters admit they spend up to 70% of their week just sorting resumes. Artificial intelligence is already shrinking that slog. Screening bots parse a thousand CVs in 2 minutes, chat assistants fix interview slots while you sleep, and predictive
Norwegians treat working hours as a boundary, not a badge of honor. The Working Environment Act limits the week to 40 hours, yet Statistics Norway puts the average at 33.6 hours. Those shorter shifts free up two extra hours a day compared with the OECD mean, time most people spend with family or outside. Life
Three out of four job seekers say they won’t apply to a company with a bad reputation, even if they’re unemployed. Yet many companies still invest more in job boards than in their brand. In a competitive hiring market, that’s a critical and costly mistake. A recent survey revealed that 86% of job seekers research
The need to be more environmentally friendly drives big changes in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) business. As worries about the environment grow around the world, EPC companies are starting to use eco-friendly methods to comply with rules and meet public standards. Growth of eco-friendly building materials There is a clear change towards sustainability
Improving how diverse Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) teams work together is essential for doing big projects well. Working well together as a team with professionals from different backgrounds saves operations and greatly improves project performance. Studies have shown that working together on building projects can improve the results. Doing things together can help the
Setting up a local presence in a foreign market is a key step for companies that want to expand their global reach. However, this process is full of problems that can slow things down and raise practical risks. For foreign growth to go well, you need to understand these problems and devise effective solutions. Navigating
The UK’s gig economy isn’t only growing, but it’s also reshaping how people work and how companies hire. More than a million people now take on gig roles each week, from food delivery and courier driving to freelance writing and retail shifts. For some, it’s a side hustle. For others, it’s the primary means of
