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Here are depressing possible business threats from the Singapore haze

Jacky Tan
BY JACKY TAN
176 reads

This morning, I woke up from the smell of haze smoke; my throat went dry and my eyes become uncomfortable. Read ››

Why zen and the art of sales are intertwined in Singapore

C.J. Ng
BY C.J. NG
60 reads

Anthony was given the task of doubling the sales target of his region again this year.  He has been doubling his team's sales targets consecutively for the past 3 years, that everyone thought he is a Superman.  Everyone, except Anthony himself. Read ››

What Singaporean firms must know about Programme Management Office approach

Richard Warburton
BY RICHARD WARBURTON
74 reads

As emerging markets in Asia continue to open up, global corporates are increasingly looking for ways to penetrate the region,and are developing strategies around how they can capitalise on growing consumer spending power in this market. Read ››

Why happiness is a serious business in Singapore

Dr Andreas Raharso & Moses Lemuel
BY DR ANDREAS RAHARSO & MOSES LEMUEL
95 reads

As one of the easiest places to do business in the world according to World Bank reports, Singapore has a reputable track record of pro-business regulations and investor-friendly policies. Read ››

How businesses in Singapore can cope with labour reforms

Dr Andreas Raharso & Justin Teh
BY DR ANDREAS RAHARSO & JUSTIN TEH
146 reads

As the Singapore Government tightens its policy on foreign labour in light of public dissatisfaction over high costs of living and immigration, Singapore is shifting its economic growth from being manpower-driven to one of sustained productivity improvement. Read ››

2 kinds of attitude Singaporeans must know

C.J. Ng
BY C.J. NG
95 reads

Recently, the Acting Manpower Minister of Singapore made a speech about work ethic.  He said, "The best form of welfare is work, because the dignity that comes with work is very important.  To be able to provide for your own family, to stand on your own two feet, I think there's a value that comes from that that public assistance cannot replace." Being an entrepreneur, those words resonated with what my values are, and what I personally believe will be values that will lead to success, regardless if you run your own business, or work as an employee. Read ››

What's the next stop for Singaporean tourism? (Part 1)

Tim Hartnoll
BY TIM HARTNOLL
98 reads

The recent MasterCard Global Destination Cities index showing Thailand rising to the top of the ranks as a tourist destination is both good and bad for Singapore. Read ››

Reasons why Singaporeans should consider contractual working

Mellissa Mayne
BY MELLISSA MAYNE
93 reads

We present a noteworthy solution to busting a mid-career slump or breaking the salary glass ceiling. Read ››

What paperless office concept promises for Singapore

Von Chan
BY VON CHAN
329 reads

The use of paper in business for records and correspondence will start declining within five years, and become entirely redundant in 10. Read ››

Quick guide to easy employment for new Singaporean graduates

Clodagh Bannigan
BY CLODAGH BANNIGAN
787 reads

Graduate recruitment programmes are run by employers who want to secure the best and brightest talent, as this comes available from universities around the world. Read ››

How marketers can become indispensable in Singapore firms

Maneesh Sah
BY MANEESH SAH
385 reads

In these competitive times in Singapore and the region, it’s not enough for marketers to just build brand awareness. Read ››

How Singapore workers should select the right tools for BYOD

Jessie Quek
BY JESSIE QUEK
258 reads

A recent survey of SMB employees conducted for the Singapore market by Lenovo in August 2012 revealed that working on-the-go has become the norm for the SMB workforce here in Singapore. Read ››

5 simple things Singaporean workers must keep in their minds

See Wee Heng
BY SEE WEE HENG
1839 reads

If you have been working in Singapore for a while, some of these information might not come as a surprise for you. Read ››

How Singapore's competitiveness can be fueled up

See Wee Heng
BY SEE WEE HENG
2469 reads

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Why flexibility is important to work-life balance

John Henderson
BY JOHN HENDERSON
438 reads

There's no dispute about the desirability of work-life balance. Without it, health and relationships suffer, stress levels soar, and work productivity falters. Read ››

Here's the one big reason why most teams underperform

Steven Lock
BY STEVEN LOCK
559 reads

The recent video of the supervisor hitting an intern in a local SME generated much reactions and responses. Read ››

Why Singaporeans must watch out for the 6 million opportunities in China

Jeremy Gray
BY JEREMY GRAY
474 reads

For Singaporean companies looking to expand, China remains one of the most attractive markets in our region and should be on every company’s watch list. Read ››

Why Singapore SMEs must mull over succession planning

Chris Mead
BY CHRIS MEAD
333 reads

Succession planning is something that all businesses should be thinking about. Read ››

Will free travel really force Singaporeans to leave the bed early?

Chris Reed
BY CHRIS REED
1701 reads

Singapore will soon launch a revolutionary new travel scheme to ease congestion and reward commuters for getting up early. Read ››

How to create effective and productive meetings in Singapore

Ray Bigger
BY RAY BIGGER
440 reads

Companies around the world agree. If their key systems were as ineffective as their meetings they would be out of business! Read ››

How Singaporeans can impressively develop soft skills

Michael Brisbane
BY MICHAEL BRISBANE
732 reads

With the exception of a small minority there is simply no mistaking the momentum that the development of soft skills is having in the business environment. Read ››

Eight local food you should never miss out in Singapore

Eytan Uliel
BY EYTAN ULIEL
1381 reads

Find yourself in Singapore on business with a few days to spare? Read ››

7 tips for success every Singaporean must know right now

Iris Tan
BY IRIS TAN
2160 reads

In Singapore, it's safe to say that everyone aspires to create a successful career or business. Read ››

Why Singaporeans are still paying premiums for top brands today

Peter Loh
BY PETER LOH
783 reads

This is an age old question that has been raised umpteen times, and it shouldn’t surprise many the answers expected. Read ››

Penchant for property drives buoyant market

Singapore Management University
BY SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY
692 reads

The catch phrase “location, location, location” is often cited by the real estate industry as crucial to closing a deal. Read ››

Find out where Singaporeans desire to live the most

Alexander Knight
BY ALEXANDER KNIGHT
1628 reads

With the property market becoming somewhat Arctic in Singapore (and Hong Kong for that matter), Singaporeans are looking elsewhere to find that most desirable places to live. Read ››

Here is a totally different angle on Singapore property investment

Alexander Knight
BY ALEXANDER KNIGHT
1922 reads

Have you ever considered capitalising on the wealth in Singapore but have shied away due to the high price of property, then we have an idea: invest in property where Singaporeans take their holidays. Read ››

The role of corporate governance in a developing world

Insead
BY INSEAD
367 reads

As they shift towards more market-based economies, Arab companies can no longer afford to neglect demands for greater accountability and transparency in the boardroom. Read ››

8 types of annoying colleagues in Singapore (Part 2)

Adrian Tan
BY ADRIAN TAN
3796 reads

In continuation from Part 1, here are the rest of the annoying colleagues you may find in your office. Read ››

8 ways to get a salary raise in Singapore

Seth Lui
BY SETH LUI
3017 reads

This holds true for most companies in Singapore, where I’m based, but the hard truth is that companies do have stereotypes or bias based on family ties or even race, that limits how far you can progress. Read ››

How Singapore firms can stay ahead in the game through embracing change

Von Chan
BY VON CHAN
321 reads

I once worked as a consultant with a company which constantly “re-invented” itself. Read ››

Why Singaporeans must know when not to listen to Richard Branson

Jovin Hurry
BY JOVIN HURRY
1691 reads

He came. He saw. He conquered. Richard Branson was in Singapore recently and nearly everyone was hanging onto every word he uttered about how he takes on life with passion, and made money — tons of it — on the way. Read ››

How Singapore firms should select intellectual-based professional service partners

Dr Raymond Teo
BY DR RAYMOND TEO
268 reads

In Singapore and in the world, companies that possess a sustainable competitive advantage win. Read ››

What Singaporean firms can learn from the durian seller

Clement Wong
BY CLEMENT WONG
1731 reads

Being a local, there are always few key months when durians are in season. Read ››

Find out which leagues are perfect for Singaporean Footballers

Luka Lalic
BY LUKA LALIC
1141 reads

As the 2012/13 European football season comes to an end, the hype around the English Premier League, the Serie A, the German Bundesliga, and the Spanish La Liga has dominated headlines. Read ››

What the rather unconventional future of insurance holds for Singapore

Manan Sagar
BY MANAN SAGAR
498 reads

In recent years major insurers, reinsurers, and insurance brokers have moved much of their Asian-focused business to Singapore - and for good reason. Read ››

Why Singapore CIOs have to say yes to CEOs

Terry Smagh
BY TERRY SMAGH
537 reads

In Singapore, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a norm, not a trend. Read ››

How 'gay-friendly' workplace can enhance employee engagement in Singapore

Joshua Yim
BY JOSHUA YIM
1137 reads

Creating a safe environment for your employees to be open about their sexual orientation helps improve employee engagement. Read ››

Psy to pi: Leadership Korean-style

NUS Business School
BY NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL
393 reads

Dr Chang-Gyu Hwang has a passion for technology - its power to change lives and deliver solutions to our biggest challenges. Read ››

Why managing healthcare costs must be Singapore firms' top agenda

Ray Bond & Danny Yap
BY RAY BOND & DANNY YAP
363 reads

Employee benefits appear to be high on the agenda for international employers in Asian and Singapore in particular, looking to recruit the very best. Read ››