HR & Education
MBA enrollments bounce back amidst tight labour market
MBA enrollments bounce back amidst tight labour market
Singapore continued to have more job vacancies than jobless people.
Three in four workers value job training and development
Nearly a quarter have left their jobs due to the lack of such opportunities.
Supply chain and procurement job demand steady in 2024
Thanks to firms’ efforts to enhance their logistics strategies and technology adoption.
Legal and compliance jobs rise 37% amidst market dip: report
Despite a 6% drop in overall recruitment activity, the number of job roles in the sector climbed by 37%.
Accounting and finance hiring slows as firms prioritise replacements
Hiring has been largely focused on replacement roles rather than organic headcount growth, the firm noted.
Legal sector sees $500m opportunity in ESG work
The market is expected to grow between $450m and $500m by 2033.
Human resource salaries remain stable
Select increases were seen in areas where digital transformation expertise is in high demand.
Public transport leads daily commutes for on-site, hybrid workers
Only 23% drive to work.
Job market tightens as firms grapple with benefits gaps: report
63% of professionals are either neutral or dissatisfied with their current packages.
Sales and marketing salaries rise by up to 15% for job movers in 2024
The increase reflects the continued demand for roles such as business development managers and commercial.
MPA, Republic Polytechnic to launch unmanned aircraft pilot training programme
This aims to equip MPA and commercial UA pilots to operate drones for maritime applications.
Only 22% of Singapore leaders see climate as top risk
Across Asia, 83% of executives say the current economic climate is deprioritising sustainability goals.
Singapore lags Southeast Asian peers in workplace mental health backing
In Singapore, only 52% of workers say they are satisfied with their jobs.
Singapore retains top spot on global workplace safety rankings
Major injury rate hits record low but fatal injuries edge up.
Hybrid work cuts sick days by 36%: study
Workers facing mental health challenges report taking an additional 17.7 sick days per year.
Singapore job market shifts with rise in R&D opportunities
Jobs in the labour sector experienced sharp declines.
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