HR & Education
WSH Council revokes SHARP award from recipient over undisclosed workplace injuries
WSH Council revokes SHARP award from recipient over undisclosed workplace injuries
The council also banned the company from participating in the WSH Awards for three years.
Gov’t launches PWD support in Tech4Good initiative
The programme will facilitate inclusive employment in the technology sector.
Only 27% of SG companies implement AI to support employees
Majority are planning to invest an average of $32,000 in AI next year.
Three in 10 SG employees face sharp mental health decline: Report
Anxiety and depression are three times higher in younger age groups.
Gov’t awards $40m to 12 projects to accelerate food innovation
The projects were identified through three different grant programmes.
Singapore and Korea strengthen research ties
The collaboration focus will be on AI and education.
Canon Singapore, Temasek Polytechnic to launch security centre in 2025
It is set to open in the third quarter of 2025.
Singaporeans expect AI to improve security despite privacy concerns: survey
40% worry about data handling by companies, and 55% fear its misuse.
Bezos Centers in Singapore, US, and UK to receive $100m for protein innovation
It will focus on R&D of alternative proteins to meet the anticipated 50% increase in demand for animal protein.
Singapore launches Overseas Markets Immersion Programme
This aims to provide firms some funds to send Singaporeans overseas for career development.
Singapore Polytechnic to launch new business programme for Year 1 students
The programme will be launched in AY 2025/26.
Marketing and media industry lead GenAI use in Singapore: report
Hospitality lags at 24%.
Employers told to embrace skills-based hiring and recruit from emerging economies
People in new countries are highly mobile and offer valuable skills.
5 skills Singaporeans are honing to stay competitive in the AI era
Singaporeans prefer on-the-job training and self-study for skill development.
S’pore talent lags in AI adoption, reskilling not a focus: report
Singaporeans are more likely to reskill only if necessary.
More than six in 10 SG employees prioritise job stability, work-life balance
61% would decline a job offer if they experienced a negative recruitment process.
Seatrium, ITE inaugurates Digital Learning Lab
Seatrium has pledged $1.2m to the ITE Education Fund.
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