HR & Education

Local job openings rise: report
24 Feb 21
Singapore’s hiring situation is seeing an upward trend amidst pandemic.
If you find your mental health improving after volunteering, you're not alone
22 Feb 21
Mental wellbeing is of utmost priority this year, and as we explore different ways of self-care, there is one that stands out for its net-positive...
Fewer new graduates found permanent full-time work in 2020: survey
22 Feb 21
Only 69.8% of new graduates had permanent full-time jobs last year.
42% of local workers want hybrid office-home working options: study
22 Feb 21
Meanwhile, 14% wish to work from home all the time.
11% of Singaporean workers 'fully engaged' at work: study
22 Feb 21
The figure was notably lower than the global average of 14%.
Technology hastens business recovery: study
19 Feb 21
However, 45% of respondents are afraid of the rapid pace of technological evolution.
Daily Briefing: 26,000 SG employers gained from the Jobs Growth Incentive as of October 2020; More elderly HDB residents prefer to age in place
11 Feb 21
And Singapore-based startups that are building solutions for people with disabilities.
Dell Technologies launches tech skill accelerator in Singapore
11 Feb 21
Three unique programs aim to upskill 3,000 Singaporeans.
The work ahead in building Singapore's digital future
11 Feb 21
Singapore’s 2021 budget is due to be unveiled in less than a month, and all eyes are on the measures to be announced.
How burnout engulfs Singaporean employees amidst pandemic
10 Feb 21
As hours extend, some employees’ motivation to work diminishes.
Top Employers Institute highlights steps to reinvent the role of HR
9 Feb 21
HR professionals should go beyond ‘functional excellence’ and add value to their organisations.
Daily Briefing: Fewer Singapore firms expanded overseas last year, more press on with productivity efforts; Sengkang-Punggol LRT to get 17 new two-car trains to boost capacity
5 Feb 21
And How investing in gender inclusion can drive growth in Singapore’s tech sector.
Ensign, SUTD announce new cybersecurity studies scholarship
2 Feb 21
The scholarship aims to develop more cybersecurity talents.
Six Singapore companies named in Bloomberg's 2021 Gender-Equality Index
29 Jan 21
DBS Group leads ASEAN in the top global quartile this year.
Resident employment reaches pre-COVID-19 levels by end of year: MOM
29 Jan 21
Unemployment rate for residents declined to 4.4% in December 2020.
EduSpaze rolls out virtual demo for new round of accelerator program
26 Jan 21
Seven early stage startups were chosen out of 200.
More than 7 in 10 firms to prioritise ‘customer experience' more in 2021
25 Jan 21
More than half of businesses will invest in CX software more this year.
HR Briefing: Ageism still rocking Singapore workplaces
22 Jan 21
The rate is higher than the APAC average of 12%.
4 in 10 employers to expand headcount in 2021: report
20 Jan 21
The improving hiring activity is primarily driven by the technology sector.
SBF, trade unions commit to fair hiring practices
20 Jan 21
The 29 trade associations and chambers have released a joint statement.
OCBC launches COVID-19 vaccine support programme for employees
18 Jan 21
The bank will provide vaccine education as well as support for side effects.
NGO launches initiative for migrant workers
14 Jan 21
Singaporeans can donate their SingapoRediscover vouchers to help.
Nine in 10 poly graduates employed within six months after graduation
13 Jan 21
Over half of poly graduates in the labour force are employed full-time.
Unemployment rate in November slid to 3.3%
11 Jan 21
November has seen the first decline in unemployment rate in 2020.
New foreign workers to undergo additional testing regime
11 Jan 21
This is to minimise the risk of an imported COVID-19 positive case.
Daily Briefing: DBS chairman Peter Seah appointed to Council of Presidential Advisers; Five Guys to open 2nd Singapore outlet next week
8 Jan 21
And Gerald Crescent redevelopment site up for sale at $25m.
Reskilling proves vital for Singapore workforce's future: report
8 Jan 21
More than seven in 10 employees regard reskillng as important during the pandemic.
JobStreet undergoes regional rebranding after 23 years
8 Jan 21
This is to enhance job matching experience.
DBS launches in-house training institute for upskilling tech workforce
7 Jan 21
The institute aims for DBS employees to acquire the latest tech skillsets.
30% of employers do not plan to raise pay: survey
7 Jan 21
But 46% of employers plan to raise salaries this year.
Singapore's workforce hopes for global equality amidst pandemic
6 Jan 21
As work opportunities continue to wither, Singaporeans wish for a better future.
Singaporeans ‘most unsatisfied' working for top e-commerce firms: report
6 Jan 21
This is despite them having the highest average salary recorded.
Employers hope for business continuity in 2021: research
5 Jan 21
There will be great emphasis on health, hygiene, and safety in the workplace.
Over $14m to fund new scholarships at SMU
4 Jan 21
The scholarships will be funded by the newly-created Ian R.
New option for mid-career HR training in Singapore
23 Dec 20
The public-private partnership aims to enhance the people management skills of Singapore's professional workforce.
Happy holidays: SBR on vacation until January 4
18 Dec 20
We're taking some time off!
Nine in 10 Singaporeans volunteer to cope with stress: study
18 Dec 20
Time spent with underprivileged groups alleviates COVID-19-related stress, research said.
Nanyang Polytechnic, GSI to build MICE industry capabilities
18 Dec 20
The partnership includes training, workshops, and internship opportunities.
Non-resident employment crash in Q3 offset by local jobs
18 Dec 20
Rate of unemployment still rising but slows down in Q3.
Employees should upskill to stay relevant in 2021: Hays
17 Dec 20
They need to adapt to the highly digitalising environments across industries.

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