HR & Education
MOE enhances Continuing Education and Training
MOE enhances Continuing Education and Training
Level of subsidies for Singaporean adults who pursue their first degree or diploma on a part-time basis has also been raised.
Labor market growth likely to be gradual in 2011
The unemployment rate in Asia peaked in late second half of 2009 and has since drifted lower, says UBS.
Government to tighten further on foreign workers
The Prime Minister however warned that tightening on foreign workers does not mean Singaporeans will automatically get better jobs or higher pay.
Trash it: Waste management industry to get $5m training boost
6,000 workers shall get more training as Singapore aims to set a target of 60% recycling rate by 2012.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means to me
Maybe Aretha Franklin still doesn't know what it means to her, but it's crystal clear for 72% of Singapore workers.
NUS MBA ranked first in Asia
This is the first time a Singapore business school made it to the list by Forbes.
What we need is a continued sense of urgency: MOS Josephine Teo
The Minister of State for Finance and Transport said this and the enthusiasm for fresh ideas will “bring productivity to new highs”.
The reason why Eduardo Saverin chose Singapore
When social media and digital giants set up regional offices in Asia, Singapore is often their first port of call. Most prefer to first set up sales...
How to hire for ‘true-fit’
There is intense competition for talented employees, as strong economic growth across Asia builds demand among businesses of all shapes and sizes...
Remember that post you wrote about me on Facebook? You’re fired!
Believe it or not, the number of employees who hear this from their boss before getting the axe is likely to increase. Just a few years ago, Facebook...
Do you have what it takes to become a leader?
The New Realities: Results-Based Leadership We are operating in a hypercompetitive business environment. The world moves faster today when compared...
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?
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