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Singapore launches job matcher website for citizens and PRs
Singapore launches job matcher website for citizens and PRs
Users will be matched to jobs that are scored based on the proximity to their skillset.
Why change-hungry young generations are the key to unlocking growth
The struggle to recruit skilled workers is a recurring concern for manufacturing businesses in Singapore. A study by the Singapore Management...
Here's why Singapore can't be the best country in attracting talent
Switzerland continues to be the talent hotspot in the world.
Singapore is amongst least engaged in work in Asia
Only 59% of employees are engaged in work, compared to 76% in Indonesia.
DBS to hire future-ready tech talents via hackathon
The Hack2Hire programme will hire up to 100 qualified candidates.
2 in 5 workers will leave their companies in 2018
Besides salary issues, more workers are seeking new career challenges.
90,000 firms to get $800m in payouts from Wage Credit Scheme
SMEs will receive the bulk of the payouts, at around 71% of the sum disbursed.
Local employment nearly doubled in 2017 as economy improved: MoM
But job-skills mismatch continues to be a challenge due to ongoing economic restructuring.
156 banks in Singapore target inclusive hiring
They will comply with an advisory that also covers HR issues like the impact of technology on workers and retrenchments.
Singapore is the most livable city for expats
A survey said expats picked Singapore due to low crime rates, quality schools and healthcare, and low pollution.
Growth of Singapore's women start up founders slowed down to 22%
They are weighed down by their protracted challenges in achieving work-life balance.
7 in 10 female expats eye Singapore for improved income
Over half of female expats also think it is the best for work culture and personal fulfilment.
3 in 10 firms hit by staff diversity woes
Only 53% also have a formal diversity policy, a drop from 58% in 2017.
7 in 10 bosses troubled by their own data illiteracy
This gets worse down the workforce as almost all employees have reported getting overwhelmed when analysing data.
Great expectations: 6 in 10 Singaporeans expect a salary increase in 2018
But they still lag Hong Kong and Malaysia which have a higher number of workers confident about raises.
EdTech startup Cudy transforms desktops into virtual classrooms
Students can enroll in online lessons where they can see their tutor and virtual classmates in real-time.
Government rejects 9% pay hike for its ministers
However, they’re still one of the world’s most highly paid officials.
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