HR & Education
How far should we go in pleasing the clients
How far should we go in pleasing the clients
When it comes to client servicing in Singapore, we all know how ‘dedicated’ we can be. An often unspoken rite of passage that goes beyond gifts and...
Singapore’s top talent issues for 2012
The integration of mobile technology, internal mobility and the use of Recruitment Process Outsourcing for global expansion are amongst the top...
Get ready for the productivity challenge in 2012
Companies that will win in 2012 will be the ones that create an agile, lean working environment where employees are trained, equipped with the tools...
5 things you need to know to be recession-proof
A day doesn’t go by in Singapore without reading about the doom and gloom, the economic uncertainty, the Eurozone crisis, china’s inflation and the...
Nearly half of Singaporeans bearish on hiring activity in the next 12 months
The future of employment seems bleak as some sectors have already scaled back on hiring.
Do men get paid more than women?
Almost half of Singaporeans believe that gender influences income levels, particularly in higher-powered positions.
43% of employers struggle with staff retention
So what will be the businesses' staff retention strategy in the first quarter of 2012?
If the price is right: 71% of employees willing to move abroad
That is of course if they were paid more, amidst pessimistic business outlook for next year.
More than half of male employees bearish on business outlook for 2012
Singapore employees are bracing themselves for the difficult year ahead.
A*STAR ICES sets up facility for catalysis and materials sciences research
Its NUS research facility a first-of-its-kind in South-east Asia.
‘Tis the season to be...working?
62% of Singaporeans will work during the holidays this year, but is it worth squandering the festive season?
How much salary increase will you be getting in 2012?
Don't expect too much as salary increases are expected to remain stagnant at 4.4% next year.
Singapore is the best place in Asia for expats, says survey
A study revealed Singapore is ideal for expats relocating for money prospects as half of those surveyed in the city earn over US$200,000 per year.
Did you get your pay raise this year?
It seems so as 75% of Asians in the travel and hospitality industry said they received a pay raise in the last 12 months.
Inclusion could make mandatory diversity quotas redundant
Diversity in the workforce has an increasingly global relevance, but there is much debate both here in Singapore and abroad about how it can best be...
Sex and Money or Recognition and Praise
A poll of employee attitudes in 14 countries has ranked Singapore bottom in terms of overall workplace happiness. The results place Singapore last in...
Singapore - The business learning centre of Asia
Speaking and training around the world for the last decade has allowed me to compare many of the major cities from the perspective of a learning...
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