HR & Education

Chart of the Day: Unemployment among younger residents edged up in Q1

20,000 people under 30 had no jobs.

News

Hiring right in Singapore

Hiring the best talent is more crucial than ever, especially in today's economy and in Singapore's tight labour market. The country's unemployment...

Commentary

6 keys to sustainable leadership development in Singapore

Many Singapore business owners view people development and training as a 'good-to-have', rather than a 'must-have'. This dangerous viewpoint can be...

Commentary

Private sector wage growth slowed to 4.9% in 2014

Compared to 5.3% in 2013.

News

Expat versus local salaries in Singapore

Several recent media reports have explored the issue of expat salaries and asked if expats are really receiving as much as you think they are. In our...

Commentary

Daily Briefing: How overworking hurts your budget; Top 4 reasons to cancel an HDB flat application

And two Singaporeans nabbed in Malacca.

News

Domestic firms urged to turn to YouTube as hiring war intensifies

Innovative hiring strategies are urgently needed.

News

Daily Briefing: See the video for this year's NDP theme song; Maids exploited in wealthy Singapore

And meet the country's first tyre concierge.

News

Leveraging on technology to maximise HR productivity

With productivity rising extremely slow in recent years, the drain on existing resources which are already overstretched is getting more and more...

Commentary

Polyglot Theatre brings Australian wildlife to the heartlands of Singapore

The Australian High Commission in Singapore has partnered with Jetstar to bring 12 performers and street artists from Melbourne, Australia to...

Life and Style

Workaholic woes: More than 1 in 2 Singaporeans felt increased stress over past 6 years

Management style is a top cause.

News

Re-evaluating current workforce planning methods in Singapore

With Singapore seen as one of the most advanced and forward-looking cities in Asia, we would expect Singaporeans to be taking the lead when it comes...

Commentary

Raising engagement levels in Singapore

According to a Morgan McKinley Working Hours Survey in 2014, over 80% of Singapore’s professionals who responded say they are working in excess of...

Commentary

Daily Briefing: Is Singapore in danger of an earthquake?; Six long weekends for Singapore in 2016

And developers compete with home sellers.

News

The future of SkillsFuture -- How can we make it a success?

The announcement of the SkillsFuture fund has led to much discussion. Right after it was announced, a few MPs raised in parliament an important aspect...

Commentary