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World's largest branded shoemaker shares fall amid strikes

Yue Yuen falls most in a year as workers strike at Nike supplier. ...

Chevron cuts CEO Watson’s pay 25% as output falters

Chevron slashed chairman and CEO John Watson’s compensation by 25 per cent after oil and natural gas output tumbled to a five-year low. ...

Hedge funds see rises in hiring, pay

After riding out a bumpy post-financial-crisis road for several years, Asia’s hedge fund management industry shows signs of finding its wheels again, with rising base salaries and a return to hiring activity, writes Chris Davis. ...

Mediation's healing touch in employee injury claims

Employees suffering from injuries at work often find it difficult to receive speedy recovery of the damages to which they are entitled, writes Stanley Lo. ...

Galloping ahead

Firms that adapt to HR hurdles will fly in Year of the Horse, writes John Cremer. ...

Risk jobs ride high

In the first half of 2013, we saw an increase in the number of new hires at associate to vice-president level for compliance and credit risk roles, says Kirstin MacLaren. ...

Executive pay formats heading in new direction

Changing business models, rising costs and increased scrutiny from corporate governance advocates is prompting companies to break out of the conformity box and consider alternative executive-incentive remuneration structures, writes Chris Davis. ...

Tide may be turning against employers in dismissal cases

Hong Kong has traditionally been viewed as having relatively “employer friendly” labour laws, writes Kathleen Healy. ...

US boss held in China for 6th day over pay dispute

US factory boss in hostage said he won’t be released until labour dispute is resolved. ...