HR & Education
The road to the C-suite
The road to the C-suite
It is possible for HR leaders to get to the top of the C-Suite if they begin transforming the role of HR from a purely operational function to that...
Fostering leadership at all levels in Singapore
A common misconception from the outside looking into the Singapore corporate world is that leadership is applicable only to the most senior or higher...
Transforming the next generation of leaders
Bridge have recently conducted a global research programme with their multi-national clients into the changing nature of 21st century leadership...
Malaysia's employment market feels optimism
40% of Malaysian-based employees believe it highly likely they will experience career improvement in the next six months.
Unemployment rate improves by 0.3% in South Korea
As the country gives ruling conservatives a slight edge in the parliament.
6% of employers won't hire in 2Q12
Good thing 42% of respondents still expect to grow headcount - now that's a relief.
Private education institutions now bound by stricter advertising code
Use of superlatives like "No.1" and "100% student satisfaction" need to be substantiated, among other new rules.
Business courses boom
Demand for business and management degrees ranked high among students and working professionals looking to change careers.
75% of executives question their seniors' skills to drive growth
And 52% of executive respondents say their companies need to invest in more talent development efforts for their executives.
Singapore firms struggle with staff retention
So 77% of companies surveyed will provide funding for staff training throughout 2Q12 to keep their talents from going elsewhere.
e-Commerce businesses in Singapore: the good, the bad and the dollars
E-commerce in Singapore is booming. Emall.sg is testimony to the popularity of e-businesses in Singapore. It lists over 4,000 active local businesses...
More 'green' cars please
The people of Singapore have many reasons to feel good today. A robust economy, the world’s busiest port, a superior airline, world class dining...
How to win the talent war in Singapore
Singapore is in a war for talent. With unemployment continuing to hover around a very low two percent, there is an urgent need for companies to...
10 tips on how to destroy employee morale
I have (mostly) had the fortune of working for some very good managers/leaders throughout my career, including some excellent Singaporean managers...
Tunnel vision hinders growth in Singapore
Skills shortages remain an ongoing challenge for many employers in Singapore, yet there is one underutilised strategy that employers could consider...
How to get your people working together
One of the most common issues I see when working with underperforming Singaporean companies is a failure of management to get the separate divisions...
Understanding the hidden secrets in emotional intelligence
In a country as diverse as Singapore where we interact with different ethnic groups, sensitivity to differences in beliefs, customs, rituals and...
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