HR & Education
Singapore firms score 82% on ethical culture
Singapore firms score 82% on ethical culture
Globally, nearly 25% of employees said breaking the rules is acceptable to get the job done.
Over 10 Singaporeans make it in Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ list
In total, 27 listees in various categories were from Singapore.
Singapore offices most expensive to fit-out in SEA
Firms sink an average of $140 per square foot to fit-out their offices.
Sales and marketing jobs in high demand in Singapore: report
Sectors hit hard by COVID going on post-pandemic hiring sprees.
Deloitte Singapore raises entry-level auditor salaries
First-year hires under the firm’s career programme can earn $4,500 monthly
KPMG to invest $100m in talent initiatives and tech advancements
Of the total investment, $30m will go to salary adjustments.
Less experience, more AI knowledge wins jobs
Seven in ten companies are reluctant to hire individuals without AI skills.
Singaporean workers wary of trusting AI: report
Workers fear losing control over AI; human oversight crucial to trust.
Singaporeans set sights on career growth, leave stagnant posts: report
Skill development key to career advancement.
Singapore's maternity leave falls short for many moms: report
Five in 10 working moms want extended leave policies.
ISCA and CBD commit to enhance board diversity and governance
Training programmes will be held for company directors.
New guideline restricts rejections of flexible work arrangement requests to business factors
By December this year, employees whose requests were rejected based on bias can seek union aid.
NTUC voices concern over Ninja Van and Yahoo layoffs before May Day
The union emphasised the importance of timing layoffs.
Singapore leads APAC in workplace AI integration
Four in 10 firms are already using AI in their operations.
Firms slow to adopt full flexi-work options
Only 7% of firms offer fully flexible or remote working options.
8 in 10 private school grads in Singapore land jobs in 6 months: report
Autonomous university and polytechnic grads had higher rates of employment.
Singapore to enhance safety and retirement for gig workers
The country will become the first in the world to introduce such measures.
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