HR & Education
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Adding more workers into fragmented projects without improving coordination may create new inefficiencies.
Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
But if the boardroom does not provide frontline teams with anything new, there’s no way that conversation translates to the floor.
Private banker crunch clouds $4.22t cross-border wealth boom: BCG
Billionaire wealth jumped 66.4%, lifting the market past Australia.
Employees want flexible work arrangements but hesitate to ask for it—MOM
Even though approvals for flexible work arrangements are more than 94%.
Real wages rise 4% in 2025 as inflation eases
About 83.1% remained profitable, supporting continued wage increases.
Singapore workers say pay is fair but remain unhappy: report
Only 37% are satisfied with their salary, even as most believe they are paid fairly.
Financial stereotypes weigh on Singaporeans’ well-being: AIA
The study found 98% of respondents in Singapore said stereotypes negatively affect them socially.
Local workers beat global peers in AI use despite corporate lag
Singapore trails the UAE but beats out Norway, Ireland, and France.
Jurong flex workspace demand surges as firms look beyond Singapore CBD
Smaller teams and rising desk rates are reshaping Singapore’s flexible office market.
New AI-finance programme links students with 20 financial firms
The August pilot will provide applied AI training and industry exposure.
DBS Bank to hire over 500 young talent in 2026 amidst AI push
The bank expanded hiring via MA, internship and traineeship programmes.
Leaders risk distrust through culturally rigid behaviour
INSEAD’s Andy Yap says modern leadership now depends on adaptability, trust, and cultural awareness.
INSEAD highlights opportunities to strengthen immersive learning in Singapore
Ithai Stern says global universities are accelerating VR and AI education whilst local adoption remains limited.
AI hype exposes companies’ human knowledge gap
INSEAD’s Phanish Puranam says firms still rely on employee judgment despite rising AI adoption.
New SBF-EnterpriseSG centre to advise firms on financing access
CEFA will also roll out capacity-building programmes with ISCA Academy later this year.
Could Singapore lead the world's next management revolution?
Singapore identifies the destination, builds the infrastructure, and moves.
Mentorship must accompany Singapore's workforce strategy, KPMG says
This mentorship programme can offer something no curriculum can offer.
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