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Reasons why firms should consider hybrid working scheme: IWG
Reasons why firms should consider hybrid working scheme: IWG
It saves them commuting expenses and reduces their carbon footprint.
Synagie, SMU target to upskill 3,000 e-commerce professionals
Training includes more than 60 programmes with 7 focus areas.
Only 1 in 5 believe their companies are ‘very prepared’ for a hybrid work future
Employees cite cybersecurity and networking infrastructure as hindrances to transition.
No enough funds to manage sustainabilty issues, almost all law departments say
A huge majority of leading general counsellors seek additional sustainability experts.
No need for college degree: half of employers to entry-level workers
This removes academic barriers for those seeking jobs.
Creating harmony in a heterogonous workforce
An HR expert said tests like DISC can help identify which employees can work best together.
8 in 10 senior leaders to switch jobs in 2 years
They are dissatisfied with their role and have a lack of confidence in their employer.
1 in 3 workers mull changing employers in 1H 2022
Randstad said more employees are tempted to switch jobs as job vacancies abound.
5 in 10 workers expect a pay increase amidst unpaid extra labour
Employees said they do 6-10 extra hours of unpaid work each week.
About 41,100 job seekers employed in Q1
Non-resident employment was higher than resident employment.
1 in 2 Singaporeans no longer prioritise their careers
This encourages employers to evaluate support for their workers.
Chart of the Day: 41.9% of professionals uploaded resumes to social media
This signals a shift in job hunting in the digital era.
Singaporeans seeking jobs abroad up by 72%
Most of them are looking for jobs in the United States.
CapitaLand, SkillsFuture start 2-year partnership to upskill Singapore’s retail sector
The firms will help upskill 400 workers in about 80 small medium-sized enterprises.
Chart of the Day: Only 28% of Singaporean organisations offer data training to all employees
Less than half of Singaporean workers with data roles offered data training.
Green hiring went up by 15% in 2021
Most of the recruitment of green workers came from the finance sector.
92% of SMEs see setback in digital transformation plans amidst great resignation
SMEs said digital transformation is critical for them to survive the next 12 months.
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