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NTUC launches new program to boost SME transformation
NTUC launches new program to boost SME transformation
SME’s can tap into the NTUC CTC Grant, which covers up to 70% of qualifying costs.
COTD: Work-life balance is most effective strategy for employee retention
It is followed by employee recognition (40%).
NTUC job fair offers 1,400 roles to retrenched Jetstar Asia staff
A total of 38 employers took part in the exercise.
COTD: Employers struggle to attract qualified candidates
This is followed by difficulties in filling complex technical roles (34%).
COTD: Most employers believe their hiring process works
Half said that their biggest challenge is attracting qualified candidates.
Almost 3 in 10 S’poreans say AI boosts productivity
However, most respondents (67.7%) cannot say how they would measure AI benefits.
Hiring outlook in Singapore for Q4 2025 dips
The transport, logistics, and automotive sector was the most optimistic.
Education sector ad spend more than doubles in H1
Digital websites were ranked as the top industry with the most advertising spend.
Frasers Hospitality, SIT sign MoU on hospitality advancement
It will include the co-establishment of an innovation think tank to identify new opportunities in the sector.
Singapore job postings fall 4.8% in July
Despite, overall hiring activity remains steady.
SMU Academy selected to deliver IVAS’ valuer programme
It will launch in Singaporein January 2026.
Migrant workers report record-high satisfaction with conditions
This marks the highest recorded level since the survey began in 2011.
Singapore faces retirement strain as ageing accelerates by 2050
In many Asian markets, around 20% of the population is currently aged 65 or above, and is expected to reach up to 40% in some countries by 2050.
Regional hiring exposes Singapore companies to Complex HR risks
Firms expanding across Asia must navigate varying labor laws.
MindChamps PreSchool log 86% net profit jump to $2.6m in H1
Revenue rose 10% whilst expenses fell by 4% during the period.
Retirement age hike boosts senior jobs: study
The employment effect of the 2022 REA increase was similar to that of the 2017 change to 67 from 65.
SMU, Tax Academy of Singapore launch int’l tax research initiative
The initiative aims to support both global tax scholarship and Singapore’s tax professionals.
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