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10 reasons why Singapore executives must learn to celebrate success

The Lions’ recent record-breaking fourth ASEAN Football Federation title win is not only a great example of how hard work, tenacity, and focus can drive teams to overcome odds and achieve big hairy goals.

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10 reasons why Singapore executives must learn to celebrate success

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Why soft skills matter in a technical job

Singapore is flocked by technical experts all over the world, but a common misconception runs around the industry saying highly technical. Believe it or not, technical jobs demand soft skills too.

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4 tips to avoid a disastrous career sabotage in Singapore

Here are some tips Singapore executives might find useful in avoiding a disastrous career sabotage.

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It's high time for Singapore HR to focus on talents

HR has had to shift its priorities back to commercial matters as more businesses focus on cost savings yet talent management remains one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in Singapore.

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How to keep Singapore employees happy

In a recent survey done by Gallup Singapore, it was reported that only 2% of respondents feel engaged at work.

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5 non-salary things Singapore workers really want

Have you ever wondered what actually motivates your employees, and what is the key to retaining your best people?

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Why Singapore is the top hub for infrastructure funds

According to a recent McKinsey study, private funds are set to invest over $1 trillion in infrastructure projects across Asia over the next ten years.

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6 sexiest ways to celebrate New Year’s eve 2013 in Singapore

Find parades and floats a bit ho-hum? Not up for fighting your way through the annual crush or revellers? Is there someone special you really want to impress this year? Here are 6 ideas for ushering in 2013 in Singapore, literally dripping with sexiness.

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How social media can be a secret weapon for your hiring strategy

In Singapore, social media is a powerful tool nowadays and are the HR practitioners using it as part of their hiring strategy? Most HR professionals are social media users.

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The secrets to successful divestments in Singapore

Turbulence in the Eurozone, weak economic recovery in the US and slackened growth in the China are challenging Singapore companies to rethink their strategies, lower their growth projections and restructure their businesses.

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3 tips to be Singapore's excellent salesperson

What makes “excellent” salespeople in Singapore excellent? What differentiates them from “average” salespeople?

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8 critical questions to ask about unified communications in Singapore

The deployment of unified communications (UC) technology is on the rise in Singapore, with the majority of executives believing that UC leads to faster decision making within the business.

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Singapore defies Mayan apocalypse

The announcement on 16 November 2012 that BIMCO had decided to add Singapore as a third option to its standard jurisdiction clause was a big deal.

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How Singapore businesses can revamp with a bang

As 2012 dashes towards the finish-line, the year-end can be a time of contemplation and resolution - an opportunity to consider the ways you can make your business better.

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How to deal with these 6 tough client scenarios

This is part 2 of 2 on the series on identifying potentially difficult situations when servicing client and how to better equip yourself when encountering them. Read the previous article here.

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9 tips to intensify cybersecurity for online retail in Singapore

It is no secret that online shopping in Singapore is booming as consumers jump online to beat the queues, traffic and the general hassle associated with traditional shopping.

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