HR & Education
Is a good boss an 'employee benefit'?
Is a good boss an 'employee benefit'?
Singapore is one of the most competitive working environments in Asia, and is generally in a head-to-head battle with Hong Kong on wages...
Hey, boss: This startup wants to be your all-around sidekick
Alpha7 wants SMEs to join the Cloud.
Chart of the Day: Unemployment among younger residents edged up in Q1
20,000 people under 30 had no jobs.
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...
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...
Private sector wage growth slowed to 4.9% in 2014
Compared to 5.3% in 2013.
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...
Daily Briefing: How overworking hurts your budget; Top 4 reasons to cancel an HDB flat application
And two Singaporeans nabbed in Malacca.
Domestic firms urged to turn to YouTube as hiring war intensifies
Innovative hiring strategies are urgently needed.
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.
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...
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...
Workaholic woes: More than 1 in 2 Singaporeans felt increased stress over past 6 years
Management style is a top cause.
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...
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...
Daily Briefing: Is Singapore in danger of an earthquake?; Six long weekends for Singapore in 2016
And developers compete with home sellers.
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
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?