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Projecting a sharper commercial edge

Singapore's companies, like the city-state itself, have a great reputation for reliability and efficiency. They get things done.

Projecting a sharper commercial edge

Singapore's companies, like the city-state itself, have a great reputation for reliability and efficiency. They get things done.

Singaporean businesses advised to examine global workforce mobility

The Government’s proposed increase in foreign worker levies may signal an intention to push away from the reliance on overseas skilled professionals, but with a shortage of domestic skills and growing workforce mobility it’s up to Singaporean HR and recruitment professionals to think strategically about global workforce mobility in order to recruit successfully over the next two decades.

Ready for your next leadership post in Asean?

Singapore-based senior executives stand to gain from robust growth in demand for Managing Directors, Country Mangers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Human Resources Officers and Chief Marketing Officers in neighbouring Asean countries. as experience in these areas is often in short supply elsewhere. Experienced and proven leadership is needed to lead multinational companies with Asean operations to their next stage of expansion and development.

Singapore gets smart

Globally, 2011 is said to be the year of the smartphone. Although adoption rates have seen continuous growth across the world, cheaper devices and subscription plans will ensure a very significant increase in smartphone penetration. As consumers switch to more sophisticated devices the world over, marketers continue to see an opportunity for innovative mobile campaigns to engage consumers.

Why is it crucial to sustain Singapore business?

Singapore's National Library is one of those stunning modern buildings, filled with light that lifts the spirit.

Singapore's oil and gas market about to boom

Day rates for local labour for Oil & Gas in Singapore have almost doubled in the last year.

What professional service firms in Singapore need

Singapore is the perfect base for the professional services industry.

Moving internally, interstate or internationally: which is really the best option for you?

A poll conducted by Robert Walters in 2010 found that more and more professionals in the Asia-Pacific region were looking to develop their careers overseas.

Report reveals skill shortages a challenge for many employers in Singapore

The first quarter of 2011 will be an active one for recruitment, with a particular focus on securing permanent staff in response to improved market conditions and confidence.

Opportunity for CRE in Singapore to be at the heart of business transformation

There has been a significant increase in demand, both in volume and quality levels of CRE, in order to deliver competitive advantage to organisations.

Singapore and jobs: It's a game of two halves

Singapore's full employment is a source of pride but it is also the source of many of the problems employers have.

The future is bespoke for luxury

The rising perception of luxury will have a lasting effect on the retail landscape.

Is FIDReC fair?

Consumers depend on Fidrec, the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre, and its job is to mediate disputes between customers and financial institutions.

Peacock today, feather duster tomorrow?

Many years ago I attended a meeting of the Court of the University of Lancaster.

How to snag your dream job in banking and finance

Job satisfaction is a hot topic at the moment and according to recruiting experts Hays there are many people now actively looking for their dream job.

Putting productivity gains at the heart of corporate real estate

Corporate Real Estate can be a key lever in addressing the productivity challenge.

How to ask for a pay rise

47% of employees in Singapore are expecting a pay increase of 5-10% this year and 83% are expecting to take home a bonus.