HR & Education
Virtual First: Maximising the returns of remote work
Virtual First: Maximising the returns of remote work
Almost two years into the pandemic, the future of work in Singapore continues to remain uncertain.
58% of Singaporeans plan to switch jobs in 2022: study
Employees cite improved work-life balance as the top reason for wanting to switch jobs.
SG employees to see 3.5% salary increase in 2022
Meanwhile, real salary increase rates across the APAC region are forecast to be 1.9%.
CapitaLand and Ascendas Reit to jointly redevelop 1 Science Park Drive
The redevelopment will cost $883m.
XCL Education To Invest $80m in Singapore To Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow
The XCL World Academy Innovation Hub and the XCL American Academy permanent campus to be completed by August 2023.
First Ever ‘Corporate Purpose Monitor’ Launches in Southeast Asia
Research reveals how corporate purpose-related social media communications engage and align with public interest in Asia.
Singapore ranks 6th best country globally for construction workers
The safest country for them is Poland.
Where are all the female role models?
Apart from encouraging young women to take up STEM courses, we should also have more female role models in these fields and take on a “Kampong”...
Diversity Strategies for the Technology Sector in Singapore
Growing evidence connects diverse leadership and workforces with positive business performance.
Leveraging video communications to build a workplace culture of care
Trust and technology are the cornerstones of a productive hybrid workplace.
Joblessness eases for the second straight month in September
The unemployment rate continues to be above pre-pandemic levels.
6 in 10 Singaporeans prefer hybrid working arrangement
About 40% of existing employees have already requested a flexible schedule.
E for Empathy: 42% of wealthy Singaporeans say empathy part of CEO's job
About 52% said being understanding is an essential quality of a good CEO.
Deliveroo holds two-day mental wellness workshop for riders
Close to 50 riders attended the workshop.
Grab and Mastercard to bring digital upskilling to millions in SEA
Both companies will create training programs to support digital entrepreneurship and digital upskilling for Grab partners.
SG best place in the world for freelancers: Tide
Meanwhile, Japan is the worst country to work in freelance.
Show me the money! 4 in 5 Singaporeans are confident about their 2021 income
This is according to the RFi’s latest survey.
Commentary
Digital identity in the age of AI: Singapore’s strategic advantage
Why Singapore-based firms still underestimate the human side of doing business in North Asia
Singapore's hiring slowdown: A call for data-driven resilience
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success