HR & Education
SMU ties up with Alibaba to launch digital training course for 1,000 SME professionals
SMU ties up with Alibaba to launch digital training course for 1,000 SME professionals
The series will begin with seven courses from March.
ST Logistics inks deals to upskill Singapore's logistics workforce
Young professionals can gain new skills, knowledge and certification through tech courses and programmes.
Telehealth platform HiDoc launches in Singapore
Patients can get their diagnosis instantly through video conferencing.
Singapore real salaries to grow 3% in 2019
The wage hike lags behind that of India (5%) and Vietnam (4.8%).
Only half of employers provide adequate digital training: report
Employees are training themselves to learn more about AI.
Singapore jobseekers prefer government posts over finance jobs: survey
MAS and the STB were identified as the most attractive employers.
Retrenchments hit 6-year low at 11,020 in 2018
Retrenchments declined across the construction, manufacturing and services industries.
Online hiring in Philippines up 17% in December 2018
Purchasing, logistics and supply chain professionals were the most sought after.
APAC salaries to increase 2.6% in 2019
It is expected to see the highest real-wage growth globally.
Online hiring in Singapore up 5% in December 2018
Legal professionals were the most sought after .
Daily Briefing: Government to invest $72m for workforce development; Keppel and SPH won't increase price offer for M1's majority shares
And over $28,000 lost to tech support scams in 2018.
Singapore leads APAC in talent competitiveness
Globally, it came in second to Switzerland.
Digitally-driven internal auditors to be in hot demand in 2019: report
Firms are also creating new roles within tax functions to handle narrow and specific job scopes.
Adaptability and a good online reputation key to landing jobs in 2019
Having a portfolio website to showcase expertise can offer employers a quick gauge of an individual’s character.
Glassdoor launches its recruitment services in Singapore and Hong Kong
The platform offers job seekers access to job listings alongside employee reviews and insights.
More firms embrace flexible work arrangements: MoM report
Proportion of firms offering at least one formal FWA increased by 3% to 53% in 2018.
Over half of Singapore's workforce unsatisfied with their current job: report
Healthcare workers were ranked as the most motivated and less stressed.
Commentary
Digital identity in the age of AI: Singapore’s strategic advantage
Why Singapore-based firms still underestimate the human side of doing business in North Asia
Singapore's hiring slowdown: A call for data-driven resilience
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success