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Two-thirds of Singaporean companies will not increase head count next quarter
Two-thirds of Singaporean companies will not increase head count next quarter
But banking, insurance and real estate are still hiring.
You’re hired: Total employment in Singapore rose by 28,300 in Q1 2011
Contract workers are getting a 10% premium over perm staff and bean counters are in high demand.
Record job postings: Short-term recruitment freezes over
In Singapore, job advertisements grew by 22% quarter on quarter.
Jobs on: Unemployment rate falls to its lowest since 2007 for residents
It declined for the resident labour force from 3.1% in December 2010 to 2.7% in March 2011.
Did you get your 8.5% wage increase?
If not, you may be losing out as new statistics show overall wages grew by 8.5% y-o-y in the first quarter.
Hiring in services down by 8,100
Turns out there was lower demand for workers in the hospitality-related segments in the first quarter.
EASB Nursing students receive Deloitte Award
The three awardess will receive $1,000 each, which was contributed by Deloitte Southeast Asia.
Asian companies more committed to developing leaders than western ones
Why Asia? With Asia expected to record strong economic growth in 2011 and the influx of foreign direct investment as well as the establishment of...
How Singaporeans must hire in the 'no retire' future
Singapore’s ageing workforce means employers need to consider age-friendly recruitment practices, phased retirements, work/life balance and training...
I’m lonely, get me a friend, say Singaporean youth
We don’t want the 5 C’s, give us real connections and community, young say.
Optimus Prime: Robots exterminate foreign worker jobs in Singapore
Wheel washing robots and other labor saving devices are helping construction companies to reduce the number of foreign workers and remain profitable...
Dear Boss: 61% of your staff are ready to walk out the door right now
Singaporeans again top the wanna-be job hoppers poll, remaining the most disloyal employees in Asia.
MOM: How's my manpower?
Ongoing Labour Force Survey will help MOM figure out what policies and programmes should be in place.
How do you manage multiple job offers?
Getting a job isn't easy, but getting multiple job offers isn't either. Here's how you can manage.
Kaplan launches e-degrees
The new business arm named @kaplan will offer 3 degrees through University College Dublin.
Is this the best internship in the world?
Singaporean social networking startup My Cube is offering 30 foreign students a 3-month paid internship with the best intern getting a $10,000 grant...
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.
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