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Stuck in a rut? Only 22% of Singaporeans get upskilling opportunities
Stuck in a rut? Only 22% of Singaporeans get upskilling opportunities
Employees said they want to receive training on soft and technical skills.
Economists raise full-year headline inflation forecast to 5.5% to 5.9%: survey
Their previous forecast was in the 4.5% to 4.9% range.
Crypto remains popular amongst Singaporeans post-crash: research
More than five in 10 have invested in crypto in the last two years.
Rising inflation tops concerns of Singaporean consumers
An Ipsos survey revealed that 38% of them are "very impacted" by price increases.
Green living: 77% of Singaporeans prefer to dwell in green buildings
They are even willing to pay more to live in environmentally-friendly spaces.
Manufacturing output headline growth rate could potentially stumble: analysts
The industry could suffer a technical recession.
What are the top 3 work benefits Singaporeans seek from employers?
Employees are likely to stay with their companies when their benefits package meets their needs.
More than 5 in 10 employees will quit their jobs if not given a pay raise by 2023
Some are already looking for higher-paying jobs.
Monetary policy tightening in October likely following record-high inflation in July
Experts expect the S$NEER slope to be raised to 2%.
More affordable housing awaits Singaporeans after Paya Lebar Air Base relocation: expert
About 150,000 new homes can be built in the area once the base is moved out.
More Singaporeans want a greener future but are doing more emissions-heavy activities
Amongst these activities include use of air conditioners, which rose 21% in 2022.
What are the 5 transformative changes required to achieve net zero in 2050?
MAS Chief Ravi Menon said the world is still far from a net-zero emissions trajectory.
More than half of Singaporeans aged 45-64 have yet to plan their retirement
Their inaction towards retirement could be due to the “lack of awareness,” says a study.
80% of Singaporean travellers prefer hotels that offer self-service technology
Travellers now want to minimize contact with staff and other guests.
Why Singaporeans are investing in money market fund amidst volatile markets
Investors are allocating 70% of their funds portfolio to money market funds.
41% of employees would rather be unemployed than be unhappy at their jobs
The sentiment was stronger in employees aged 25 to 34 than those aged 45 to 54.
Industrial prices to grow between 5%-7% in 2022 amidst growing demand
Macroeconomic uncertainties are pushing industrialists to diversify locations.
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