HR & Education
Decline in EP holders slows demand for private residential homes in 2H23
Decline in EP holders slows demand for private residential homes in 2H23
As of June 2023, EP holders only increased by 10,000, lower than the 25,600 uptick in 2022.
Professionals’ in Singapore most pessimistic on hybrid work in APAC: survey
Tailored strategies in the Singaporean context are encouraged
Consumers call on brands to practice 'regenerative sustainability'
Brands that don’t communicate about sustainability aren’t sustainable, says 54% of consumers.
INSEAD taps PropertyGuru CEO as new board member
Hari V. Krishnan began his duties in INSEAD on 1 December.
MOF seeks suggestions for the 2024 budget
Interested parties can send suggestions through gov’t channels.
5 in 10 employees confident in keeping jobs in Singapore post-overseas relocation
In the next five years, Singaporeans also believe they can work remotely from anywhere.
Retail job postings jump 9.2% in Singapore
The number of job seekers looking for opportunities in the retail sector also increased.
NTU, Nanofilm launch laboratory for nanotechnology development
The corporate lab is worth $66m.
What will be the most in-demand roles in 2024?
According to a survey, tech and AI will continue to dominate the agenda of companies next year.
6 in 10 Singaporean firms with overseas operations forgo hiring locally
Firms cite three challenges in hiring local talents.
Candidates speaking these languages can earn the highest salaries in Singapore
The trade and construction industry offers the highest salaries for foreign language speakers.
WWF-Singapore names new CEO
He will take over starting 1 January.
Community and mental health wellness drive consumers to gym
Growing consumer emphasis on community engagement and mental health in their fitness journey is becoming a trend that is reshaping the industry.
Singapore amongst top 30 best countries for remote work
Singapore also ranked 1st in the digital and physical infrastructure criteria.
Mastercard, NTU launches new masters program on cybersecurity
The program is tailored for professionals seeking a spot in the cybersecurity space.
Demand for accountants is growing, but interest in the profession is diminishing: report
By 2025, the demand for accounting jobs is expected to reach up to 7,000.
Salary is no longer king: Work-life balance now the top driver of happiness at work
Employees still ranked salary as their fifth top driver for work happiness.
Commentary
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Why Singapore’s intellectual property regime gives clean-tech startups a regional advantage
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Bootstrapping in Singapore: How small startups can thrive without investors
How outdated financial solutions are fuelling the SME exodus
The role passwordless plays in securing Singapore’s digital future
Green shipping's future: Strategic partnership between public and private finance
The great Singapore family business transition: Why legacy companies are choosing sales over succession