Asia has recently witnessed a spate of industrial unrest, with strikes, protest marches and workplace brawls hitting the headlines.

Premier Farnell, one of the world's leading high service distributors of electronic components, has appointed Andrea Dunstan as its chief people officer.

Most executives get no better retirement benefits than other members of staff.

There were 64% fewer job vacancies in the financial sector in January 2009 than in January 2008.