HR & Education
AEM appoints Kwek You-Cheer as new CFO
AEM appoints Kwek You-Cheer as new CFO
He has over 20 years of experience in strategic financial leadership and operations internationally.
Temasek Holdings announces new board appointments
Appointments were made effective on 1 January.
Talent shortage emerges as top concern for employers in 2025: report
Employers also cite salary matching and market competition as main concerns.
Automation could aid Singapore transition to compressed workweek
Employers should use the city-state’s advanced tech infrastructure to make it work.
Yeo’s to lay off 25 employees as Oatly ends Singapore operations
The employees will receive severance packages based on their salary and years of service.
Singapore sees a drop in flexible office space demand: report
Market saturation and shifting priorities influence this decline.
Skills-based hiring and flexibility redefine Singapore’s recruitment landscape
Employers adapt to evolving workforce needs with technology and inclusivity.
S'pore employers to prioritise tech hiring, revenue growth in 2025: report
Employers plan to increase headcounts and allocate larger budgets for tech roles.
Singapore tops global rankings for entity management efficiency: report
Singapore ranks amongst the top jurisdictions for cost and time efficiency.
Employer group calls for more tax breaks, workforce upskilling schemes for Budget 2025
70% of employers support initiatives on reskilling and upskilling.
Unattractive pay, unfavourable schedule hamper hiring for semi-skilled roles in 2024
Roles often remain unfilled for over six months.
Hong Leong appoints Ng Chee Khern as independent non-executive director
He will also be a member of the board sustainability committee.
IREIT Global Group reorganizes board, remuneration committee
It will take effect starting 1 January 2025.
Nearly half of SG employees still 'uncomfortable' to admit AI use
Despite this, 88% feel an urgency to become an AI expert.
SMF, AET ink MoU on SG’s maritime talent development
AET will sponsor four scholarships and two internships a year from 2025 to 2027.
NVPC, ESSEC join hands to host corporate volunteering programme in 2025
The programme will involve over 500 ESSEC students and staff.
Data analytics leads GenAI-related job growth in Singapore
Architecture comes next at 4.1%.
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