HR & Education

Data-backed strategies needed in workplace setup decisions: expert

A human resources expert advised using data and listening to employees when deciding on workplace schemes.

Data-backed strategies needed in workplace setup decisions: expert

A human resources expert advised using data and listening to employees when deciding on workplace schemes.

Employment growth moderates in 2Q23

The contraction in residential employment drove the slowdown.

How soft skills can be paired with AI: study

Professionals said AI can help with their confidence and problem-solving at work.

Which sectors reduced full-time workers in a full year?

Sectors in the arts & culture and social services decreased employees.

2 in 3 employers to hike wages at least 6% in the next 12 months

Companies in the service industry are the top companies planning an increase.

About 4 in 10 firms mull hiring older employees

Employees are widening their scope in response to a shrinking talent pool.

Singapore Polytechnic, Envision Digital to develop net zero campus, co-innovation lab

The country’s first polytechnic aims to reach net zero emissions by 2045.

7 in 10 Singaporeans say AI training for teachers is a must

They want teachers to identify AI-enhanced work from students. 

Chart of the Day: Job postings drop 1.9% MoM in August

The recent drop left postings 17.6% lower than a year ago.

More white-collar jobs available in SG vs. other Asian markets: report

The Lion City also has relatively fewer blue-collar jobs.

Singapore hiring activity declines by 14% YoY in July: report

Job demand fell by 6% in the past six months, according to foundit.

Three MES Group firms and 4 individuals convicted due to violating labour laws

They were convicted of multiple offences under EA and EFMA.

Franchise interest for Singapore’s education enterprises rising

An expert said local education businesses have been performing extremely well in China.

NWC guidelines for re-employment of older workers out in November

The government received a letter recommending reasonable adjustments.