HR & Education
Almost half of Singaporeans work 10 unpaid hours a week: report
Almost half of Singaporeans work 10 unpaid hours a week: report
Singapore has the second-highest number of unpaid hours worked in Asia-Pacific.
Much work needs to be done for construction sector safety: Manpower ministry
The government reported two deaths in construction in June.
Singapore Polytechnic taps KPMG to develop net-zero sustainability roadmap by 2024
The roadmap encompasses four phases.
SkillsFuture launches refreshed digital skills for SME growth
It focuses on automation, cybersecurity, data analytics, and in-demand digital tools.
Remote work is still popular amongst job hunters in May
Interest in remote work is still elevated with 3.5% of searches.
Workers unveil top 3 digitalisation initiatives they want from employers
Full-time and part-time workers have the same preference.
Manpower ministry fines renovation company over safety lapses
There was poor management of work activities at the Eng Kong Terrace, MOM said.
Study shows a 54% increase in ransomware incidents in Singapore
Most businesses in IT and manufacturing were affected by this increase.
Rising advertising costs main barrier in talent acquisition, say hiring leaders
Over 83% say cost of accessing job boards is also prohibitive.
Singapore is 10th best city for digital nomads to live in: study
Average monthly cost of living is at $1,571 (£915.50).
What factors affect businesses’ strategies for employee benefits
Competition for talent and inflation concerns play a part in the benefits strategy.
Innovative office designs revolutionise Singapore’s workspace landscape
Unispace reveals insights into transformative strategies addressing employee concerns.
Operating expenses amongst hurdles in AI adoption: IT leaders
Four in 10 are skeptical about the readiness of their digital infrastructure in AI adoption.
Four key considerations for businesses in third-party risk management
Building an effective framework, providing sufficient training, and launching data sets can enable businesses to navigate third-party risks.
Which sector has the strongest hiring intention for Q3?
Almost half (48%) of employers plan to hire in Q323.
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