HR & Education

How to make more ‘Zuckerbergs’

Who belongs to Generation Y? Born between 1980 and 2000, Generation Y provides the newest entrants to the workplace. This is the largest generation...

How to make more ‘Zuckerbergs’

Who belongs to Generation Y? Born between 1980 and 2000, Generation Y provides the newest entrants to the workplace. This is the largest generation...

What you need to know before accepting a job

As the war for talents continue to heat up in Singapore, many organizations are becoming more creative in their approach to fill up their vacancies...

Singapore’s onboarding blind spot

Many organisations in Singapore have a blind spot post-hiring, but a well-considered onboarding program can correct it and help make sure new...

You’re fired: 1,900 workers left jobless in Q2 2011

1,500 workers were retrenched and 400 had their contracts terminated prematurely.

Work fatalities up in first half of 2011

There were 30 as at end June compared to 25 in the same period last year.

60% of companies worldwide lack on-the-job training

And guess what are the top three strategies for learning in the workplace?

Singapore eyes being regional hub for museum scholarship and research

NHB Academy was launched in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and Tourism Management Institute of Singapore.

Turning 62? Worry not as more establishments would still employ you

A survey by the Ministry of Manpower shows almost eight in ten private establishments would allow their local employees to work past the retirement...

11,000 more Singaporeans to get government training

The “SME Quality Initiatives to Assist, Nurture and Grow” or SME Qiang aims to boost productivity by 10% over a year.

Did you get your raise this year?

If not, then you’re not part of the more than 82% of professionals in Singapore that did.

Philip Morris smokes its way to court win

The case was against a former employee who claimed she was wrongly fired after questioning alleged unlawful marketing activities.

ASTD-STADA Asia Pacific Conference to deliver innovative HCD solutions

ASAP 2011 will be held from 16th – 18th November at the Marina Bay Sands Convention & Exhibition Centre in Singapore.

Unhappy chappys: Business optimism in Singapore falls by 6%

Cheer up, they are even more pessimistic in Malaysia, but can you blame them?

Singaporeans are self-centered, shows survey

Only 15% rated others high on graciousness but 43% gave themselves high graciousness ratings.

A*STAR teams up with Mexican institutions to further collaboration

Mexican National Council of Science and Technology and National Polytechnic Institute join A*STAR in upgrading scientific and technological research...

The ABC’s of attracting, appreciating and developing Gen Y

Generation Ys are a fantastic, unique group of employees and taking the time to understand, appreciate and nurture their talent is essential for any...

How to ‘recession proof’ your career

Singapore is currently experiencing more than full employment. Executives and professionals can pick and choose which company they want to work for...