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How Singaporeans must deal with the head vs heart dilemma

If past surveys are anything to go by, well over 60% of Singaporeans will be rushing out to buy their sweethearts and loved ones gifts this Valentines’ Day.

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How Singaporeans must deal with the head vs heart dilemma

If past surveys are anything to go by, well over 60% of Singaporeans will be rushing out to buy their sweethearts and loved ones gifts this Valentines’ Day.

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5 tips for Singaporeans to be the best regional leader

If you are reading this article, chances are you are among the many executives based out of Singapore who have to juggle the multiple and specialized demands that come from being in a regional role. What makes these roles particularly challenging is the large matrix structures that characterize corporations of today, with a lot of interface required with their country partners and global teams.

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When Singapore marketing becomes annoying noise pollution

Recently, I took a stroll along Orchard Road on a Saturday afternoon with a visitor from Australia; we lasted about 35 minutes before ducking into a cinema for refuge.

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How can Singapore companies manage with lesser talent?

Enough has been said about the difficulties many Singapore companies face in getting the talents they need to run their operations. Besides, there is also the affordability factor that is stopping many companies from employing the talents they need, since the top talents will always be commanding top dollars as they are hard to come by.

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Check out how managing a team in Singapore is similar to parenting

When I was given the opportunity to run a recruitment team in a Singapore staffing company at the age of 28, I was ecstatic!

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Making results-based leadership work in Singapore

In Singapore's high demand for productivity, there's always a search for a good leader. What makes a good leader? Here are some realities leaders must accept.

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6 business benefits of saying "No" in Singapore

As a CEO/Founder of a startup, you seek to raise $1 million dollars. Everyone says yes to invest and you get the money. However, your company is valued at $1 million - should you be celebrating?

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Why you should consider getting a post-graduate degree in Singapore

It is the time of year again when many of us would begin to think about the future – should we continue with the status quo on what we are doing at the workplace or is further study a better option to scale the corporate ladder or make the job switch?

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Why Singapore SMEs must have their own media

Today, despite the proliferation of social media, many Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Singapore continue to focus their PR efforts on paid advertisements and earned media coverage in the form of stories or features.

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4 simple steps to deal with talented people with bad attitude in Singapore

Mark is one of the company's top contributors as far as work performance is concerned. He contributed a substantial amount of sales results, and is knowledgeable about the technical details of the products he sell.

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A quick guide to a sure-fire marketing pitch in Singapore

It's the time of the year when clients are scrambling to get their marketing objectives and plans for the year in order and selecting the agencies to devise and execute marketing campaigns.

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Why it is important to listen to employees in Singapore

Many companies in Singapore survey their employees periodically to understand the pulse of their organisations. Typically, these surveys help companies understand the levels of Employee Engagement or Employee Satisfaction and establish the key factors which influence employees' opinions of the workplace. In most cases, such surveys are run every 1-2 years, indicating a significant interval between two such feedback exercises.

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How speaking fast could ruin your career in Singapore

8 out of 10 of my clients here in Singapore speak very fast.

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Do Singaporeans really object to all foreign workers?

I wonder if the Singaporean people really do object to all foreigners coming into Singapore and taking jobs which could otherwise be filled by Singaporeans?

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Quick guide to LinkedIn's recruitment power in Singapore

When LinkedIn fist appeared I had real fears in relation to its negative impact on the recruitment industry. There is no doubt that, especially in a ‘wired’ country like Singapore, LinkedIn is becoming more and more influential in terms of candidate selection and recruitment.

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3 tips for communications service providers in Singapore to find the right business model

The last 10 years have seen a rapid transformation of a variety of industries due to the digital revolution—it’s clear now that everything that can be digital will be digital in the very near future. In a market like Singapore where both businesses and consumers are active adopters of digital technology, the impact of this digital revolution on business has been remarkable, especially on companies directly impacted by the delivery of digital-based services, and more specifically communications service providers (CSPs).

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5 ways to hire and retain Generation Y's superstar talents in Singapore

Singapore is a witness to varying workforce generations. Welcoming the Generation Y into the corporate world can sometimes be challenging. Here are tips you can make use of to utilise Generation Y's potentials.

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