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Taiwan to issue sea warning for Typhoon Haikui
The Taipei City Government will announce work and school closures by 10 p.m. on Sept. 1, as Typhoon Haikui is steadily approaching Taiwan.
2023/09/01 13:05
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Tsai expresses gratitude to military for safeguarding Taiwan
President Tsai Ing-wen acknowledges Taiwan’s armed forces’ hard work and addresses mainland China’s continuous provocations.
2023/08/31 19:11
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Tainan mulls halting businesses, schools as typhoon nears
Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che will announce work and class cancellation on Wednesday night the earliest if Typhoon Saol’s wind speed and rainfall meets the criteria for such a declaration.
2023/08/29 13:53
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Long hours, stress, benefit woes drive public servant exodus
Being a public servant has become less appealing for job seekers and even current employees for several reasons: prolonged working hours, increased work-related stress, and unattractive compensation plans.
2023/08/28 19:29
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Gig economy surges in Taiwan amid low pay, long work hours
Taiwan’s regular wages dip due to rising inflation, leading to a surge in gig economy adoption. Workers opt for freelance roles to secure better pay and shorter hours. Learn how this trend impacts Taiwan’s labor landscape.
2023/08/21 04:51
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「上班都在裝忙」國家排名出爐!亞洲霸榜前三 日本排名第2
亞洲人時常給予人工作認真的印象,不過近期有新全球調查顯示,亞洲國家員工大多數時間都花在表演性工作(performance work)上,前三名分別是印度、日本及新加坡,工作中只是「看起來很忙」、實際上成效並不好。
2023/08/14 22:24
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Hou chairs disaster response meeting amid Typhoon onslaught
Mayor Hou chaired the second work report meeting of the first level of the New Taipei City Disaster Response Center on Thursday (Aug. 3).
2023/08/03 14:35
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KTV industry booms amid Typhoon Khanun threat
Following the cancellation of work and classes in Taipei, New Taipei City, Keelung, and Yilan County due to Typhoon Khanun, KTV chains in the Greater Taipei area experienced a surge in bookings on Wednesday (Aug. 3).
2023/08/03 11:57
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Doksuri prompts more Typhoon days off in southern Taiwan
Typhoon Doksuri veered toward Kinmen on Friday (July 28) after bringing its brunt to southern Taiwan. Amid the heavy rainfall and wind gusts, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City, and Pingtung County unexpectedly announced the suspension of work and classes earlier that day.
2023/07/28 13:48
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Taiwan lauds efforts in net-zero emissions in agriculture
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te attended the "Green Finance, Work Towards Net Zero" event on Thursday (July 20).
2023/07/25 17:11
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Data show value of creating positive working environment
Taiwan’s new hire retention rate has been declining recently while the country faces a talent shortage. In response, companies are now focusing more on creating positive work environments.
2023/07/24 16:12
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Repairs underway after sinkhole causes chaos in Taipei
Repair work is underway in Nanjing West Road, with traffic expected to resume by Thursday evening, according to the last reports. The massive sinkhole that emerged on Nanjing West Road on Monday (July 10) has startled nearby residents and caused significant disruption.
2023/07/12 15:46
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Taipei mayor announces review after sinkhole emerges
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an conducted on Monday (July 10) an inspection of the road repair work on the site of a 20-meter-long, 15-meter-wide, and 2.5-meter-deep giant massive sinkhole that appeared at the intersection of Nanjing Xi Road and Guiyang Street over the weekend.
2023/07/10 16:55
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Taiwan’s quitting trend: Job change interval shortens
Many office workers in Taiwan appreciate the stability and benefits of their jobs. However, the repetitive nature of day-to-day work may not appeal to everyone.
2023/07/03 18:40
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Taiwanese husband compensated NT$200K for wife’s affair
A Taiwanese man surnamed Hong has been compensated NT$200,000 after discovering his wife’s infidelity with a colleague surnamed Guo at work in a recent ruling.
2023/06/12 18:50
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Taiwan contemplates congestion charge for rush hour traffic
During rush hour in Taipei City, drivers often experience frustration as traffic congestion doubles their commuting time to and from work.
2023/06/01 18:50
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圖輯/白宮帶娃上班日 萌娃扮特勤局小特工保護拜登超搶眼
美國總統拜登(Joe Biden)今(28)日在白宮南草坪(South Lawn)參加第30屆「帶娃上班日」(Take Your Child to Work Day)活動,回答天真無邪的「小記者」們提出的各種天馬行空問題,演講台前方還有4名萌娃西裝筆挺、戴上墨鏡與耳機,有模有樣扮起「特勤局(USSS)小特工」,外型超搶眼。
2023/04/28 17:47
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Stellina Chen shares inspiration behind political cartoons
Stellina Chen, a Taiwanese cartoonist, has found her calling in political cartoons, contributing her work to foreign media outlets such as French publication Le Monde and Taiwanese media News Lens International. However, her journey to becoming a political cartoonist was not a straight path.
2023/03/26 22:51
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Long hours, poor pay contribute to shortage of nurses
Enrollment rates in nursing schools are declining in Taiwan due to intense hours and high-pressure work environments.
2023/03/23 16:32
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活久見!蜜雪薇琪突爆喜訊蕭亞軒超嗨 歌迷苦等16年全哭了
女子雙人組合「蜜雪薇琪」,昨(8)日無預警在臉書宣布喜訊,是她們時隔16年終於要再推出新專輯,首波單曲〈微陌生的朋友〉將在3月15日問世,不僅大批鐵粉激動哭喊「終於等到了」,就連摯友蕭亞軒(Elva)也開心直呼「Awesome sis!!!All the hard work will pay off!!So Proud of you!(太棒了!所有的努力都會有回報!為妳驕傲!)」
2023/03/09 12:42
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日本「帶子上班」有望成新潮流? 網讚:希望常態化
一名日本主播,不久前在社群媒體透露,她近日必須帶著孩子上班,為此感到很抱歉,還分享揹著孩子坐在電腦前工作的相片,引發網友熱烈回響。事實上,隨著職場上有越來越多「育兒世代」,許多日本的職場開始尋找讓家長兼顧工作與育兒的方法。愛知縣豐明市近日就宣布,自3月6日開始,試辦1個月的「Work with Child」模式,讓員工可以帶年幼子女來職場工作。
2023/02/28 20:59
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New Taipei holds job fair to fill 3,000 local positions
The New Taipei City government hosted its first major talent recruitment event of the year. Fifty-six firms participated, seeking to fill more than 3,000 job openings, primarily in the service, retail, and technology manufacturing sectors.
2023/02/04 19:11
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PLG/林書豪要來了!鋼鐵人先推上班族九折優惠
PLG高雄17直播鋼鐵人過年期間拋出林書豪正式加盟球隊重磅消息,近期話題不斷,而年後首個主場,將於2月3日以「上班族」為主題,舉辦「 回家雄班 Work From Home」上班主題日,年後開工年後新氣象,以在主場打卡上班、在家上班為核心,邀請雄親進場上班支持鋼鐵人。
2023/01/31 16:49
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Taiwan’s tourism industry struggling to meet labor needs
An increasing number of tourists are expected to travel to Taiwan in 2023, even though the country’s hotel industry is still seeking solutions to fill these gaps in staffing.
2023/01/19 12:31
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Taxi fares to increase in northern Taiwan in April 2023
Grabbing a cab home after work is about to get a lot more expensive in northern Taiwan as fares are set to rise next year.
2022/12/24 13:26