HR & Education
Singaporeans see society as 'kiasu, competitive, self-centred': survey
Singaporeans see society as 'kiasu, competitive, self-centred': survey
6 in 10 included 'kiasu' in their top 10 perception of Singapore society.
2 in 5 Singaporeans troubled with high cost of living
They're worried that their current salary is not enough.
East Asia Institute of Management educates with excellence
EASB equips its students not just with academic excellence but also with various enrichment programmes to produce career-ready graduates.
5 sectors most likely to see staff pushing for pay rise
Survey shows most employees expect a 10- 12% increase on base salary over the next 6 months.
Top 5 industries sure to hire in a bad market
Nearly 5 in 10 employees in Singapore are very likely to change jobs within the next 6 months.
7 in 10 Singaporeans prioritize personal growth over high salaries
Employers still wage war for talent but increasing salaries is not the way to win.
How great leaders should communicate
I am very fortunate to have a mentor who told me the importance of communication very early on in my career. I can still vividly recall her words;...
Working like dogs: 98% of Singapore employees work overtime
Singapore has one of the least number of employees leaving work on time.
1 in 2 Singaporean managers to ditch current employers
Will leaving present company boost their careers?
71% of Singaporeans likely to switch employers next year
Employee retention should address growing concerns on career progression and salary increases.
Why Singapore fresh grads should consider starting a business
A recent survey conducted by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Entrepreneurship Centre shows that the majority of students in Singapore’s...
Singaporeans grumble about unfair pay
7 in 10 believe they are underpaid compared to peers.
The difference between character and reputation
In Singapore and many Asian countries, families and businesses take pride in 'Having Face' or 'Reputation'
How to lose your job to a foreigner
Singaporeans have been crying foul over employers favouring foreigners, which account for one-third of the country’s workforce today. The effect of...
A look into training in the good old days
It is a perpetual cycle – you pay more, to get better training quality (?), with a tag attached. Professionals around the world carry a name, a...
Small- and medium-sized enterprises struggle amid debt collection woes
90-day old debts to SMEs spiked to 24%--the highest in two years.
This is why finance professionals will ditch banking sector
8 in 10 are itching to move out of traditional services--where do they go then?
Commentary
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