HR & Education
Age does matter: 1 in 5 Singapore companies still sacking old workers
Age does matter: 1 in 5 Singapore companies still sacking old workers
Sad to see that companies are letting their most loyal employees go.
Hot startup ‘Teamie’ connects teachers and students in virtual school
No more "my dog at my homework" excuses as assignents go online.
4 in 10 accountants bearish on economy
But more Singaporeans believe the economy is getting better.
Gen Y Singaporeans becoming more gracious
2012 Graciousness Index showed the youth really are getting nicer.
Raffles Education expands to Malaysian international school market
The Raffles Americal School located at EduCity@Iskandar is a marked departure from the company's traditional higher education roots.
3 in 4 banks outsource jobs overseas
No wonder 43% of people in transactional roles lose their jobs to foreigners.
8 in 10 organizations worry over their internal audit functions
There's no room for incompetence, especially in Singapore.
Why your next banking boss may be a Filipino or Indian
Research shows more roles being shipped to India and Philippines and banking jobs in AsiaPac down 14%.
1 out of 3 admits to slacking off in office
And they're blaming their companies for not keeping them motivated.
4 in 10 Singaporeans refuse to go the extra mile
Are you a stagnating employee?
I quit: A third of Singaporeans to resign in two years
And in 2017, companies might be flooded with resignation letters.
You think experience counts? Singaporean qualifications, round two
Recently reading “Singaporean qualifications don’t mean a thing without experience” I was provoked to write in defence of all those who are qualified...
Singaporean qualifications: Think thrice before writing them off
Singapore is a paper-chase country. Every Singaporean is chasing after paper qualifications to excel in school and career. Is collecting paper...
Can a Google-like office make you happier?
Employees are the building blocks of a company, yet they are often neglected, as seen by the rising cases of employees collapsing from exhaustion...
Manufacturing pros get training to address skills gaps
A total of 805 engineers have been successfully trained through Workforce Skills Qualifications training programmes.
South Korea’s unemployment rate steady at 3.2%
The latest figure is the second lowest since early 2008.
The keys to excellent leadership at all levels
Leadership is becoming increasingly complex not just in Singapore. Leaders need to be mindful and respect various cultural, societal backgrounds...
Commentary
Liquidity crucial to stock market reform
From ownership to access: Unlocking vehicle productivity in Singapore