HR & Education
Skills in demand this quarter
Skills in demand this quarter
According to our latest Hays Quarterly Report, experienced Chemical Engineers, Marketing and Business Development Managers and supply chain...
Has Singapore lost its sense of value?
In a recent conversation with a Singaporean acquaintance of mine he explained that there are two types of Singaporeans, the cosmopolitans and the...
How to not fall behind in Singapore: Speed up!
As Singaporean professionals compete with one another for jobs, recognition and overall markers of success, there is an interesting body of research...
NUS and IBM create Enterprise Social Business Centre of Excellence
This Centre is set to transform Singapore's workforce by making it future-ready and keen to opportunities available in social media platforms.
Private employment crucial to Singapore's tight labor market
Three-quarters of organisations using private employment services accelerate faster out of a downturn, says a report.
Singapore employees concerned over company's financial health
27% of respondents ranked it as the top priority when choosing an employer according to a survey.
Shortage in senior executives drives salaries to new highs
Compensation for top-tier candidates in Asia Pacific might have risen by 15% to 25% a year for the past five years.
Job opportunities in Singapore decreased by 8% in 1Q12
In the whole Asia Pacific region, job postings decreased to only 2,432 compared to 2,555 in the same period last year.
The road to the C-suite
It is possible for HR leaders to get to the top of the C-Suite if they begin transforming the role of HR from a purely operational function to that...
Fostering leadership at all levels in Singapore
A common misconception from the outside looking into the Singapore corporate world is that leadership is applicable only to the most senior or higher...
Transforming the next generation of leaders
Bridge have recently conducted a global research programme with their multi-national clients into the changing nature of 21st century leadership...
Malaysia's employment market feels optimism
40% of Malaysian-based employees believe it highly likely they will experience career improvement in the next six months.
Unemployment rate improves by 0.3% in South Korea
As the country gives ruling conservatives a slight edge in the parliament.
6% of employers won't hire in 2Q12
Good thing 42% of respondents still expect to grow headcount - now that's a relief.
Private education institutions now bound by stricter advertising code
Use of superlatives like "No.1" and "100% student satisfaction" need to be substantiated, among other new rules.
Business courses boom
Demand for business and management degrees ranked high among students and working professionals looking to change careers.
75% of executives question their seniors' skills to drive growth
And 52% of executive respondents say their companies need to invest in more talent development efforts for their executives.
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?