HR & Education
Technical Specialists most recruited group of employees
The Hay Group poll reported that the second most recruited group of employees is Junior Professionals followed by and Middle Management.
Technical Specialists most recruited group of employees
The Hay Group poll reported that the second most recruited group of employees is Junior Professionals followed by and Middle Management.
73% of organisations unprepared for inflation aftermath
Only 27% of the surveyed organisations have coordinated measures to diffuse the effects of inflation.
83% of SG employees ready to say "adios!" to bosses
Singapore ranked the lowest in terms of long-term loyalty while French employees ranked first with 57 per cent.
36% of companies to hire more employees in 2Q11
For most employers, this entails a 5-10% increase to current staff numbers.
Raffles Education net profit fell 53% in nine months FY2011
Revenue declined 15% coupled with an increase in income tax expense and higher personnel expenses, 9MFY2011 net profit after tax was $14.6 million.
Number of employed jobseekers drop to 2,800 in 1Q11
The figure is down from the 4,800 job seekers place in the same period last year.
Singapore’s working age population to contract by over 330,000
The world’s working-age population will increase by over a billion people over the next 20 years, but all growth will come in developing economies...
Mature-age workers can address the skills-gap in Singapore
As Singapore’s economy grows, the demand for an available and experienced talent pool continues to increase. According to the Ministry of Manpower...
Hiring freeze in 2Q11 for 82% of services sector firms
The financial and insurance industry forecasts the highest growth in employment with 38% while 10% in the retail trade industry expects the level of...
Unemployment rate plunges to 3-year low in 1Q 2011
Reflecting the tight labour market, the overall unemployment rate fell from a seasonally adjusted 2.2% in December 2010 to 1.9% in March 2011.
Brain drain woes persist in SG, says 69% of executives
Hiring expectations have levelled off slightly but remain strong, said Hudson.
Pace of job creation to remain firm in 2011
Services will account for more than three quarters of total employment gains this year.
More than 500 firms tap construction productivity fund
More than 500 construction firms have tapped on the Construction Productivity and Capability Fund.
New sectors targetted for workplace safety and health
The Workplace Safety and Health campaign for 2011 was launched with new sectors coming under its radar.
53% of Singaporeans reemployed in less than a month in 2010
Amid the robust economic performance, the incidence of workers laid off fell to a new low in 2010.
All work and no play: 69% of employees do work-related tasks while on holiday
45% of employers also expect their employees to be available while on annual leave or out of office hours.
Construction industry may face rising labour costs
The emphasis on productivity is here to stay, said Kim Eng Securities.
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