HR & Education
Singapore leads GenAI learning boom in Southeast Asia
Singapore leads GenAI learning boom in Southeast Asia
This followed findings that 7 in 10 SG leaders will not hire candidates lacking AI skills.
SG adults improve ranking in literacy and numeracy proficiency
Singapore ranked 10th in numeracy and 18th in literacy.
Singapore emerges as top destination relocation in SEA
The city-state ranks 8th globally.
Transport, logistics, and automotive sector to lead employment in Q1 2025
The energy and utilities sector has the lowest employment outlook, at -29%.
Employers unveil key strategies to advance gender equality
Experts expect 31% of companies to achieve workplace parity by 2025.
MAS extends economics and finance program with NUS to 2029
The program will now include rising academic stars and industry practitioners.
IMDA expands job opportunities in media with updated skills framework
It will also launch apprenticeship programs in collaboration with seven media companies.
Singapore sees growing cybersecurity risks due to employee behaviour
Singapore employees have been found to engage in habits that compromise company data and security.
A*STAR SIFBI, Monell Chemical Senses Center partner for 5-year sensory science research
They aim to develop sensory testing protocols specific to Asians by integrating traditional Eastern culinary practices.
Average employment rate for PWDs increases to 32.7%
PwDs also reported higher overall Quality of Life scores in 2024.
Work-life balance drives Gen Z career decisions in Singapore
Gen Z is sticking to hybrid work.
Mediation drives legal hiring growth in Singapore
Corporate and commercial law is also set to boost hiring in 2025 amid M&As.
COTD: 8 in 10 employers plan salary hikes of 3% or more in 2025
Majority plan to increase salaries by 3%-5%.
Fewer firms expect better business conditions despite revenue growth
65% saw revenue growth in 2024, but only 36% expected better conditions.
Singapore’s old-age support ratio nearly halves after 10 years
The labour force participation rate for younger individuals also declined.
Real incomes rise in 2024 as wages increase and inflation eases
Both lower- and median-income workers experienced an increase in real incomes.
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