HR & Education
Nearly a quarter of workers lag in confidence on skills development
Nearly a quarter of workers lag in confidence on skills development
This makes Singapore the least confident workforce in Southeast Asia.
Singapore ranks 2nd in APAC for ESG metrics
Eight in 10 companies incorporate ESG within executive incentive plans.
NTUC, ST Engineering, SkillFuture SG ink deal to upskill workers in precision engineering
The partnership is expected to upskill 1,000 workers across 40 SMEs within the sector.
Monthly income of polytechnic graduates increases to $2,900 in 2024
More than eight in 10 graduates were employed within six months of graduation.
PropertyGuru Group appoints Lewis Ng as new CEO
It will be effective in March.
NTUC, SNEF partner to double certified HR professionals by 2025
NTUC is also working with HR professionals to flag out potentially unfair practices.
Singapore passes bill to combat workplace discrimination
The bill protects against unfair treatment based on age, disabilities, nationality, and more.
Businesses outline 3 priorities they seek in Budget 2025
Firms cite manpower issues and cost pressures as their main challenges.
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.
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