HR & Education
7 out of 10 Singaporean professionals careful on their facebook status
7 out of 10 Singaporean professionals careful on their facebook status
Are they afraid that employers might be snooping on them?
Ramping up Singapore's education industry
Singapore has the aim of hosting 150,000 international students here by 2015.
7 things accounting professionals should have
As an accounting or finance professional, competition can be stiff in the job market in Singapore. Here’s how to stay marketable and attractive to...
Why no paternity leave in Singapore?
For a country obsessed with getting the fertility rate up amongst Singaporean nationals one policy in particular doesn’t help the cause. There are no...
All work no play? Over half of Singaporeans sneak off to work on holidays
Looks like they just can't get enough of their jobs.
Hiring slowed down in Q1 2012
Overall unemployment rate also went up slightly to 2.1% from 2% in the fourth quarter.
Singapore not among entrepreneurs' top choices in creating the most jobs
Surprisingly, Singapore is not a top choice for the 44% of entrepreneurs who expect to increase their workforce outside of their headquarters country...
Having children hinders our career advancement: Female Execs
New global survey showed 45% of female executives feel their careers were "somewhat" stymied by child-bearing.
Good news! Employees may expect a 4.5% pay rise in 2013
A 2-month bonus payout is also coming your way in the next 12 months.
More than half of Singaporeans willing to forego part of salary during crisis
Only a third though are threatened with lay-offs, making Singapore labour market most upbeat among peers in Asia.
Government worries about spate of deaths among foreign domestic workers
The Ministry of Manpower aims to double the penalties for employers who fail to keep their foreign domestic workers safe.
9 out of 10 Singaporeans fail to accomplish daily to-do list
So why do they keep a list if they were to miss most of the items anyway?
Insights and lessons from leadership in Asia part 1 points and assumptions
We deal with this crucial area in two consecutive parts.
Chart of the Day: Why you never have to worry of not finding a job
Job ads for professional positions rising since February.
We hate to say this, but employees have no bonus to expect
Better start saving a little money each month as your boss begins to tighten his belt.
Why you should volunteer now - seriously
Do these words sound all too familiar in Singapore when someone is asked to be a volunteer or take up a voluntary assignment?
How 40 years taught me management
“Life can only be lived by going forward – but only understood by looking backwards.”
Commentary
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?