Commentary

Why Singapore bosses must mull over flexible employee benefits

Singapore’s employment market may be very mature, but in reality its infrastructure could better support the attraction and retention of key local talent.

Why Singapore bosses must mull over flexible employee benefits

Singapore’s employment market may be very mature, but in reality its infrastructure could better support the attraction and retention of key local talent.

Why mishandled reengineering could lead to disaster for Singapore companies

Recently we were approached by a government linked organisation which had gone through some drastic changes.

How Singapore PMEs must be protected

This is an article in response to Jacky Tan's article "My Letter to NTUC - Protecting PMEs in Singapore."

A quick guide to dealing with taxes in Singapore

Once again, Budget season casts tax in its annual limelight. In the excitement of new incentives, schemes and reliefs, one should not forget the risks that could be associated with managing your company’s tax affairs.

How the 5C's of sports coaching will work well for your business

Just as footballers need to turn in their best performances each time they step onto the pitch, the same goes for your executives every time they walk into a prospective client’s boardroom to deliver that deal-clinching pitch.

Can Singapore produce elite football players?

This is not a piece of commentary about Budget 2013—but in the context of elite sport, community development, and football—it is encouraging that sport participation is becoming an increasingly important part of daily life.

Top 5 networking tips for Singaporeans

While the internet has created great networking opportunities for businesses and individuals, the value of face-to-face communication should not be forgotten.

Top 3 secrets to high performance teams

Productivity is a big buzzword in Singapore today, and companies are always looking for ways to increase productivity through their employees.

EPs to be targeted by 2013 Singapore budget

At a time when the community is staging mass demonstrations against overpopulation, and the Government’s tightening of the labour force, it comes as no surprise that the 2013 Budget included a reform of the S-Pass.

How to attract Singapore women to rejoin the workforce

Just a few weeks ago on Feb 28, 2013, Ms Park Geun-hye made history by becoming South Korea's first female president.

What Singapore financial firms must know before investing in IT security

The Technology Risk Management Guidelines by the Monetary Authority of Singapore outline a set of principles and best practice standards for financial institutions operating in Singapore.

Why doesn’t being born in Singapore make you a Singaporean?

A recent survey revealed that being born in Singapore makes you the luckiest child in Asia. Not the world, for that you have to go to Switzerland or Australia.

My Letter to NTUC - Protecting PMEs in Singapore

I am happy to hear that you have organized this meeting to gather the opinions of PMEs (professionals, managers and executives) like us. Really appreciate your effort in seeking PMEs' view to create a better and fairer working environment.

Commandments of corporate social media policy in Singapore (Part 2)

As shared in Commandments of corporate social media policy in Singapore (Part 1) which talks about Internal Social Media Policy, there is the need for the company to create a comprehensive policy to monitor possible crisis before it occur; prepare appropriate steps to manage or mitigate the damage as well as to response quickly and appropriately both for official statements and subsequent dialogues.

How brands can effectively establish a social media presence in Singapore

What is more persuasive? Watching a brilliant TV commercial or hearing your friends comment on an awesome experience with the brand on social networking sites. Most people would find the latter an experience more persuasive and credible.

Singapore salaries steadily rise

More than half of employers in Singapore last year increased salaries between 3 and 6 per cent and they intend to do the same when they next review, according to the Hays Salary Guide.

Would the wage credit scheme work?

In case you haven’t heard, the Singapore government has introduced a wage subsidize scheme during the recent budget announcement.