HR & Education
ISCA, Kaplan partner to grow accountancy profession in Singapore
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.
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%.
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.
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.
Bezos Centers in Singapore, US, and UK to receive $100m for protein innovation
It will focus on R&D of alternative proteins to meet the anticipated 50% increase in demand for animal protein.
Singapore launches Overseas Markets Immersion Programme
This aims to provide firms some funds to send Singaporeans overseas for career development.
Singapore Polytechnic to launch new business programme for Year 1 students
The programme will be launched in AY 2025/26.
Marketing and media industry lead GenAI use in Singapore: report
Hospitality lags at 24%.
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