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How work is changing in the new world workplace

All Hail the New World! The concept of telework, telecommuting or virtual work (different names for the same phenomenon) has been around for some time. In fact, ‘telework’ was nominated in the 2010 Word of the Year list published by the American Dialect Society. According to a recent study by MRI China Group, 47.7% Singapore based professionals stated flexible work hours as the highest priority over other factors such as benefits, personal development, etc. in their choice of employer. Several changes, both in the physical and in the digital world, are accelerating the adoption of this concept by organisations. The demand side changes include organisations’ need for multi-cultural experiences, war for talent and rising urban real-estate prices. On the digital side, ubiquitous connectivity, proliferation of connected, ‘smart’ portable devices and emergence of new collaborative tools under the Web 2.0 moniker are enabling employees and organisations to seriously consider virtual work environments.

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How work is changing in the new world workplace

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Starting your own company in Singapore

If you are thinking of starting a business in Singapore, you must first decide on a legal structure for it. Usually you'll choose either a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a limited liability company (“company”).

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Protect your street cred!

Let me set the record straight.

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How the consumer is changing the media

While many remain focused on technology, and new ways to deliver mobile content to consumers, it is important to consider the consumers themselves as a key part of the equation. The mobile consumer has changed so drastically in the last couple of years that it may be worthwhile to consider this new behaviour, and how it should affect marketing efforts.

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Ramping up Singapore's education industry

Singapore has the aim of hosting 150,000 international students here by 2015.

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Why ASEAN Integration is Compelling for Businesses

ASEAN integration into a single market under the ASEAN Economic Community or AEC2015 initiative will foster cooperation among ASEAN member countries in terms of economics, environmental, social cohesion and regional security, by enhancing self-management capabilities and promoting regional competitiveness.

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7 things accounting professionals should have

As an accounting or finance professional, competition can be stiff in the job market in Singapore. Here’s how to stay marketable and attractive to any potential employer, with tips from our expert recruitment specialists:

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Why no paternity leave in Singapore?

For a country obsessed with getting the fertility rate up amongst Singaporean nationals one policy in particular doesn’t help the cause. There are no official paternity rights or leave in Singapore.

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Singaporeans Like Social Networking

With a population of 5.3 million people, Internet usage at 4 million and mobile phone subscriptions reaching 7.7 million, Singapore has one of the most sophisticated digital landscapes we operate in.

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5 ways to super manage your twitter followers

If you have been conscientiously executing the 8 steps from my previous post on growing your twitter followers from 0 to 2,000 in 4 weeks, you should have a sizeable follower base now.

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The complete recipe for a successful software implementation

We all know the importance of having up-to-date, effective technology and the competitive advantage it can provide. Many Singaporean companies will invest significant money in implementing new planning software in to their organisations in 2012.

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Is it time for fashion to go entirely digital?

A couple of years back, the fashion industry was not open to the idea of going completely digital. With so many risks involved in the digital element, brands felt that they were putting themselves on the line. In fashion shows, accidents can happen at any moment during the show; models could have tripped or had wardrobe malfunctions, and brands did not want that to jeopardize their image.

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The first step to your social media plan: gaining clarity on your business

Social media have inevitably shaped the way companies interact with their clients and today more organisations, be it SMEs, MNCs or Non-Profit, have begun using Social Media as part of their marketing strategy.

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On Orchids, Math and the Little Red Dot

Dots are everywhere. They are known as periods in some cases. At times, they make little “I”s more visible. In cyberspace, they are known as pixels. And those pixels sometimes appear on such obscure things as uniforms. Yes, indeed, dots are tiny little big parts of everyday life.

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Insights and lessons from leadership in Asia part 1 points and assumptions

We deal with this crucial area in two consecutive parts.

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Is the print magazine dying?

People often say that magazines (real, hard-copy magazines) are dying because of online developments. Do you think there will come a time when people no longer pick up a physical magazine?

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Singapore's new risk management market: Are you competitive enough?

Since the financial crisis of 2008, the profile of risk management has been raised, with risk and control functions becoming the centre of attention of how a financial institution operates. At the same time, the aftermath of the global financial crisis has triggered changes in the regulatory landscape, altering risk managers’ job scopes and adding more responsibilities to their plate.

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