HR & Education
OCBC Ignite aims to double poly graduate intake
OCBC Ignite aims to double poly graduate intake
Only 3% of graduates join the financial sector full-time permanently.
Singapore businesses lag in workforce resilience: report
A third of execs rate their teams’ skills as poor.
Robert Yap steps down as SNEF president after 10 years
Yap's departure follows a governance procedural lapse found in a routine review.
Hiring outlook in Singapore dips for three quarters in a row: report
The transport, logistics and auto segment was the most optimistic.
Facebook tops social media platforms for job seekers
Six in 10 job switchers use the platform.
Skills gap prompts companies to boost workforce amidst AI rise
Five in 10 companies plan to expand their headcount in Q3 2024.
Nearly half in accountancy and finance open to new career opportunities: report
Most in demand roles include business partner and finance analyst.
INSEAD taps Kristin Skogen Lund as new chairperson of board of directors
She will work with INSEAD's dean and board to oversee the school’s global strategy.
Worker dormitories grapple with systemic isolation challenges
The government’s efforts to enhance dormitory standards may not fully address worker well-being concerns just yet.
SMU, PwC, and TLA launch initiative to train logistics professionals in data analytics
The programme will select and train 60 professionals each year.
Customer service viewed as revenue driver this year amid rampant AI use: report
AI integration close to half of service organisations, only 1% has no plans to use AI.
AI could improve up to 100% of key accountancy work functions: ISCA
About 72% of employers believe AI will be transformative for their businesses.
Can transferable skills training solve Singapore's healthcare manpower shortage?
Main challenges in employee training include staff shortages and high workloads and lack of incentives for upskilling.
Payroll providers in Singapore open to AI and automation for efficiency
Seven in 10 anticipate increased AI use in the next 12 months.
What are key trends in Singapore's entry-level job market?
Only 12.8% of entry-level positions are offering remote or hybrid arrangements.
Pay transparency driven by regulation and peer practices in Singapore
Five in 10 firms conduct pay equity analysis.
Generative AI jobs double in Singapore
Singapore GenAI job postings are higher than US, UK, and Australia.
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