Activists are demanding the Indonesian government review its policies and regulations in the recruitment and deployment of migrant workers.

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The government said it would halve the number of Indonesian workers in Malaysia and put the country to the bottom of the recruitment list in future.

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In a similar survey last year, recruitment consultants Monster, found that 46 percent of workers preferred not to reveal their political preferences, with another 30 percent adopting a "don't ask, don't tell" position.

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Eight out of 10 workers questioned in a survey by Office Angels recruitment consultancy admitted working an average 25 hours extra in the weeks surrounding their break.

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Royal Mail said the recruitment drive was not about bringing in workers to do the work of striking staff, but to ensure there were enough staff to clear any backlogs between walkouts, as well as tackle the seasonal increase in mail volume.

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New research by recruitment agency Kelly Services predicts that by 2020 one-quarter of all UK workers will be based at home, with half doing some form of teleworking at one time or another.

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"Many employers simply see the stereotypes of an older worker, particularly in the recruitment phase and statistics show older workers find it harder to find another job than any other age group, " he said.

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The Convention also has specific protections for domestic workers under the age of 18 and provisions for regulating and monitoring recruitment agencies.

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Engage contingent workers: Employer branding campaigns and recruitment advertising campaigns have historically targeted full time positions, without incorporating the unique needs and considerations of contract workers.

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