HR & Education
Green hiring went up by 15% in 2021
Green hiring went up by 15% in 2021
Most of the recruitment of green workers came from the finance sector.
92% of SMEs see setback in digital transformation plans amidst great resignation
SMEs said digital transformation is critical for them to survive the next 12 months.
Unemployment rates back to pre-COVID levels: MoM
The overall rate fell to 2.1% in February.
LinkedIn unveils top 15 best companies in SG for career growth
Financial services companies dominated this year’s list.
9 in 10 employees want more flexibility in their jobs: survey
Employees are changing their approach toward work amidst an increasing level of work stress.
4 in 5 young employees would pursue overseas remote jobs
For older generations, the appetite for overseas jobs however isn’t as attractive.
Chart of the day: Around 4 in 5 Singaporean adults burnt out due to pandemic stress
The majority did not use vacation leaves for rest.
Sorry for party rocking: 54% of vacationers feel guilty leaving tasks with co-workers
The majority of Singaporean working adults let work contact them while they're on vacation.
Hiring! Job openings in Singapore double from last year
Demand for talent elevated the most in the production sector.
Outdoor mask wearing to become optional as more people allowed to work, gather
Up to 75% of the workforce can return to the office on 29 March.
Nine in ten workers need more digital skills to adapt post-pandemic: AWS
However, only 24% of employers have a training plan in place.
Here are four strategies to improve employee retention
EngageRocket said it has not come to SG shores, but employers should not be lax.
1 in 5 Singaporeans won’t see salary increases in 2022
A salary increase is amongst the factors that can help retain employees, an expert says.
Women are less respected than men in the workplace, says 1 in 4 employees
During the pandemic, women also received less reduced paid hours.
Crypto, blockchain specialist demand surges 80%
The demand increased 20% from 2020.
Chart of the day: Top 3 soft and hard skills employers are looking for
The skills applied to both permanent and temporary employees.
Chart of the Day: 1 in 2 SG employees actively looking for new job opportunities
Better salary packages and new challenges were cited as the main reasons for doing so.
Commentary
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Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
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