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Attracting and retaining female talent: providing a non-frozen environment

In Singapore, female representation in SGX-listed company boards increased to 8.3% in 2013 from 7.9% in 2012. However, Singapore remains behind its peers in the region and at about half the rates seen in the European Union, America, and Australia, according to the Singapore Board Diversity Report 2014.

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Attracting and retaining female talent: providing a non-frozen environment

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Connect differently with customers in Singapore in 2015

We are living in the single most innovative era in the history of technology, where everything and everyone is being connected, and a company's relationship with its customers is the new bottom line. Three key trends have, and will continue to determine how businesses in Singapore can thrive in this digitally defining age:

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Changing perspectives to improve Singaporean workplace happiness

The recent National Workplace Happiness Survey concluded that Singaporean workers are less than happy in their occupations. With the average local working for approximately 40 years before retirement, that is a very long time to feel unsatisfied.

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How to woo Singaporean talent

It is no secret that it's currently an employee's market and Singaporean job candidates are in the power seat, enjoying their pick of the job crop.

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Here's why Singapore is the most desirable country for business expansion

Businesses hoping to expand into the overseas markets would do well to consider Singapore as an option.

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5 reasons why Singapore should stop cold calling and start social selling

Social selling is in the process of replacing phone selling/cold calling in Singapore. Here's why:

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Why should Singapore business care about personal branding?

Singapore has one of the fastest aging populations in Asia. More than a quarter of our current population, that is over 900,000 Baby Boomers, have begun to or are entering their silver years.

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New care delivery models: The vital signs for healthcare in 2025

Singapore's healthcare industry is evolving rapidly – ageing populations, healthcare reform, and increasing costs are forcing us to do things differently. The global healthcare industry faces renewed pressure to find new and innovative ways with which to extend healthcare services that are patient-centric and cost-effective.

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Why Singapore businesses should pin their hopes on Pinterest

Singaporean entrepreneurs, take heed--this is where global businesses are spending their money.

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Carving out a role in mobile satcom market

In many ways, Singapore sits in an enviable position in regards the rapidly growing aeronautical and maritime satellite communications segment. According to the MPA, Singapore counts some 5,000 shipping companies and maritime ancillary service providers that contribute about 7%, or S$25 billion, to Singapore's GDP and employ more than 170,000 people. Plus, no fewer than 130,000 ships call at Singapore each year.

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Why job competition from foreigners is good for Singapore

It is no secret that many Singaporeans have been complaining about the phenomenon of foreign Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) taking away their job opportunities in the local employment scene.

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Are your skills in demand in Singapore?

A wide variety of professionals across a broad spectrum of industries are in high demand in Singapore and these days it is often skilled Singaporean candidates that are topping a hiring manager’s shortlist.

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Here's why Singapore is Asia's top expat destination

Singapore was ranked the world’s second-best, and Asia’s best expat destination in a survey conducted by HSBC in October, 2014.

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Five must-know healthcare buzzwords for Singapore

Singapore is internationally recognised for having one of the most accessible, modern, and successful healthcare systems. With some of the finest doctors and nurses in the world, and top-class facilities and equipment, Singapore has now become a hub for medical tourism.

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Why yearend is THE best time to find a job in Singapore

If you're looking for a job in Singapore, it might sound counter-intuitive to start applying for it in December. But whether you're directly placing your resume or using recruitment agencies, the end of the year may be the best time to do it, according to recent studies and trends.

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The elusive "value-for-money"

Cost management is a mainstay challenge for businesses. According to an EY report on the top 10 risks and opportunities from the Chief Operating Officer’s perspective, pricing and cost pressures continue to be of concern.

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The IA challenges in Singapore

One of our members wryly reminisced at a recent event that when she started out her career in Internal Audit in the late 1980s, all she needed were traditional financial and operational assurance skills. Internal audit used to be an assurance function which evaluated the effectiveness of controls.

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