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Hybrid work exposes generational divides in businesses
Hybrid work exposes generational divides in businesses
Changes in automation and collaboration were observed in hybrid teams.
Platform Workers Act to drive industry costs higher by $493m a year
Workplace injury compensation insurance could add up to $42.88m annually.
SMF, JP’s Mitsui O.S.K Lines ink MoU on maritime scholarship programme
MOL aims to offer two MaritimeONE Scholarships per year.
Specialised roles see strong growth in Singapore job postings: Indeed
Sales and marketing managers posted a 127% growth, whilst AI engineers rose 83%.
ISCA, Kaplan partner to grow accountancy profession in Singapore
They will be launching a 15-month programme for students, covering the learning outcomes of SCAQ foundation programme.
NUS and PSA International supply chain research lab
PSA will set aside $10m to fund the initiative
Civil servants to receive a 1.05-month year-end bonus
Junior grade officers also get an additional one-time payment of $600.
Lack of skills, global leadership exposure seen as barriers for senior-level hires
45% of employers cite skill gaps, 43% cite lack of global leadership exposure.
Job movers in 2025 poised for raises of up to 15%: survey
Those staying with their current employers are likely to receive smaller raises of 2%-5%.
WSH Council revokes SHARP award from recipient over undisclosed workplace injuries
The council also banned the company from participating in the WSH Awards for three years.
Gov’t launches PWD support in Tech4Good initiative
The programme will facilitate inclusive employment in the technology sector.
Only 27% of SG companies implement AI to support employees
Majority are planning to invest an average of $32,000 in AI next year.
Three in 10 SG employees face sharp mental health decline: Report
Anxiety and depression are three times higher in younger age groups.
Gov’t awards $40m to 12 projects to accelerate food innovation
The projects were identified through three different grant programmes.
Singapore and Korea strengthen research ties
The collaboration focus will be on AI and education.
Canon Singapore, Temasek Polytechnic to launch security centre in 2025
It is set to open in the third quarter of 2025.
Singaporeans expect AI to improve security despite privacy concerns: survey
40% worry about data handling by companies, and 55% fear its misuse.
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