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APAC salaries to increase 2.6% in 2019
30 Jan 19
It is expected to see the highest real-wage growth globally.
Online hiring in Singapore up 5% in December 2018
29 Jan 19
Legal professionals were the most sought after .
Sembcorp ties up with Singapore Polytechnic to recycle solar panels
24 Jan 19
The two will also train manpower to support solar energy development.
Daily Briefing: Government to invest $72m for workforce development; Keppel and SPH won't increase price offer for M1's majority shares
23 Jan 19
And over $28,000 lost to tech support scams in 2018.
Singapore leads APAC in talent competitiveness
22 Jan 19
Globally, it came in second to Switzerland.
Digitally-driven internal auditors to be in hot demand in 2019: report
21 Jan 19
Firms are also creating new roles within tax functions to handle narrow and specific job scopes.
Adaptability and a good online reputation key to landing jobs in 2019
21 Jan 19
Having a portfolio website to showcase expertise can offer employers a quick gauge of an individual’s character.
Singapore healthcare professionals to enjoy 5-10% pay hikes
21 Jan 19
Those in the diagnostics and devices sectors can enjoy the highest wage increase.
Daily Briefing: Year-end executive condo prices surge 25%; Food delivery startup Plum to cease Singapore operations
21 Jan 19
And a study shows female employees still earn less than men.
Daily Briefing: Singapore firms are not investing enough in employee training; Urban planners revive Singapore's 50ha in unused spaces
18 Jan 19
And boutique investment bank W Capital Markets is on a hiring spree.
Glassdoor launches its recruitment services in Singapore and Hong Kong
17 Jan 19
The platform offers job seekers access to job listings alongside employee reviews and insights.
More firms embrace flexible work arrangements: MoM report
17 Jan 19
Proportion of firms offering at least one formal FWA increased by 3% to 53% in 2018.
Over half of Singapore's workforce unsatisfied with their current job: report
17 Jan 19
Healthcare workers were ranked as the most motivated and less stressed.
Daily Briefing: IHiS axes two employees and penalises CEO for SingHealth cyberattack; LTA's QR-code system for bike sharing takes effect
15 Jan 19
And Singapore Bank Officer’s Association opens its doors to all BFS employees.
Philippine salaries to grow 6% in 2019
14 Jan 19
However, this represents flattish growth.
Daily Briefing: Singapore banks are struggling to retain recent hires; GIC buys 94.44 million new shares from Vietnamese lender Vietcombank
11 Jan 19
And MOM offers assistance to 90 foreign workers axed by Dyna-Mac Engineering.
How the gig economy is fueling business expansion
9 Jan 19
According to the Economic Development Board, there are roughly 37,400 international companies operating out of Singapore, which includes 7,000...
IT employers willing to shell out higher premiums to attract top talent: study
8 Jan 19
Improved employee benefits and flexible work arrangements are used to retain top talent.
Tax reliefs for insurance policies and new mothers may benefit Singapore's economy
19 Dec 18
Deductions could be subject to a cap which could be scaled according to age.
IMDA partners with Aviva Singapore to provide cloud computing training
18 Dec 18
Around 60 fresh and mid-level ICT professionals will be trained over the next three years.
Singapore is Asia's ninth costliest city for expats in 2018
18 Dec 18
The strength of the Singapore dollar pushed the city back into the global top 20.
Daily Briefing: More than 30 en bloc sales failed to find buyers; Bermuda court approves Noble Group's restructuring
17 Dec 18
And work pass administrative fees will increase in April 2019.
1 in 5 professionals expect a 10% salary increase in 2019: survey
13 Dec 18
Singapore professionals rated their salary satisfaction at 5.9 on a scale of 1-10.
Total employment growth more than doubled to 16,700 in Q3
13 Dec 18
Growth occurred mainly in the community, social & personal services and financial & insurance sectors.
Daily Briefing: Singpost partners with logistics firm LogiNext to boost last mile deliveries; inaugural venture capital fund TNB Aura closes at $31.1m
13 Dec 18
And some Singaporean banking employees demand ridiculous pay rises.
Singapore defends crown in Asian Digital Transformation index
11 Dec 18
It clinched the top spot for the digital infrastructure and human capital measures.
Banks embark on hiring spree in fight against dirty money
10 Dec 18
IT security professionals in the sector who are now earning around $75,000 to $180,000 a year could be able to command a hike of up to 30% in...
Singapore expats burdened with lower packages and higher cost of living
10 Dec 18
A study revealed that over half or 52% of expats in Singapore are dissatisfied with the city's cost of living.
Two in three Singapore executives struggle with balancing demands of employees and customers
7 Dec 18
Almost half of businesses have lost talent due to the lack of creative and collaborative opportunities.
Digital skills and social media activeness amongst top talent trends for 2019
6 Dec 18
Rising emphasis on flexi hours and artificial adoption can help employers attract and retain talent.
Daily Briefing: SGX reshuffles its listings team to fend off competition; Specialty retailer V3 Group bags $500m from investment firm KKR
5 Dec 18
And venture capital firm Trive Ventures launches its blockchain accelerator Tribe Accelerator.
Daily Briefing: $350 progressive wage increase for 3,000 landscape employees gets green light; Grab in talks to invest US$100m in Indian hotel startup Oyo
4 Dec 18
And government agencies amp up checks on food establishments providing catering services during the festive season.
Daily Briefing: Average income rose above $4,400 in 2018, Temasek confirms backing Australian private equity firm's $1.96b debut fund
30 Nov 18
And VC firm Tin Men Capital injects $12.5m more into e-ticket distribution solutions provider GlobalTix.
Singapore still hungry for more fraud detectors
29 Nov 18
The big three banks have already initiated using AI and data analytics to pump up the detection of illicit activities.
Employment rates and average incomes rise in 2018
29 Nov 18
Employment rates for residents 15 & over rose from 64.9% in 2017 to 65.1%.
Singapore slips three places to rank 21st in prosperity rankings
28 Nov 18
It was dragged down by its ranking in personal freedom where it placed 98th out of 149 countries.
Daily Briefing: Here's what private bankers in Singapore can expect for their salaries and bonuses; UOB bags 75% stake in Indonesia's PG Asset Management
27 Nov 18
And Cloud company Deskera secures US$60m funding.
Daily Briefing: Civil servants set to receive minimum $1,800 year end bonus; 100 SilkAir staff members face uncertainty amidst SIA route reshuffle
27 Nov 18
And seed investor Cocoon Capital launched its $20m fund targeting fintech and medtech startups.
Daily Briefing: Private banks amp up fintech role hiring; GIC partners with Australian REIT Dexus for a $1.45b trust
26 Nov 18
And here’s why commuters don’t mind longer journeys, according to LTA feedback.
Salaries in Singapore could rise 3.8% in 2019
22 Nov 18
Executive roles in life science and tech sector are poised to enjoy the biggest raise.

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