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Gender equality laws set to be amended in response to #MeToo
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan’s different party caucuses reached an agreement Monday (June 12) to prioritize the amendment of the three sexual-gender equality acts before the end of July amid an increase in sexual harassment accusations in the political field, with numerous high-profile individuals being accused of sexual misconduct.2023/06/12 18:54 -
Young Taiwanese adults struggle with high living costs
At first glance, Taiwan’s employment rate among young adults has never been better, as 2022 saw the unemployment rate of those aged between 15 and 29 to be at an all-time low.2023/05/03 17:16 -
Taiwan cuts waiting time for migrant worker replacements
Employers in Taiwan who seek to replace migrant workers that have left their jobs without notice will now face a shorter waiting period of 1 to 3 months, according to an amendment made to Article 58 of the Employment Service Act on April 21.2023/04/28 17:17 -
Taiwan youth labor force declines as birth rate drops
More and more businesses in Taiwan have felt the impact of the nation’s declining birthrate as youth employment rates in the labor market continue to drop.2023/01/20 08:00 -
Applications for Taiwan’s Employment Gold Card soaring
In order to attract high-level foreign professionals, Taiwan began to issue Employment Gold Cards in 2018, and the number of issued cards has grown significantly in recent years.2023/01/05 19:15 -
Companies adjust salary structures in post-pandemic Taiwan
As business slowly resumes back to pre-pandemic norms, many industries in Taiwan are now facing a labor shortage. And in order to successfully recruit suitable talents, companies are adjusting their salary structure to attract new employees.2022/12/26 10:40 -
Generation P looks for self-fulfillment within their careers
There are Millennials and the Gen-Z. But did you know there is now a Generation P? And when it comes to career choices, Generation P is looking for something different. They are not after a higher salary or looking to save up to buy a car or a home. Instead, they are looking to fulfill their self-worth in their careers and are looking for more flexible and autonomous work schedules.2022/12/07 21:48 -
Taiwan worries as younger generation embraces NEET lifestyle
Following quiet quitting, the NEET lifestyle is on the rise in Taiwan. The acronym stands for "not in education, employment or training."2022/11/09 16:49 -
Taiwan looks to boost senior employment rate across sectors
As Taiwan is poised to become a super-aged society by 2025, many seniors on the brink of retirement are looking for ways to stay in the workforce.2022/10/11 16:47