HR & Education
Singapore businesses and consumers mixed on CX rate: survey
Singapore businesses and consumers mixed on CX rate: survey
Whilst 90% of local businesses rate their customer engagement as 'good' or 'excellent,' only 57% of Singapore consumers agree.
Businesses lose $7m on average to fraud in past year: report
Fully online businesses in Singapore saw the sharpest spike, reporting a 64% YoY increase in fraud-related losses.
Stay the course on board diversity – even if the waters get choppy
Progress in Singapore and across the region shows meaningful change is underway.
Tourism job interest jumps 130%: Indeed
Job opportunities in the sector also rose by 48.7%.
Executive education for an uncertain world: Singapore’s role in shaping behaviourally informed leadership
Executive MBA becomes more than a credential—it becomes a behavioural laboratory.
Hiring slows as employers sift through poor matches: report
Sixty-nine percent of employers reject applications due to a skills gap.
3 in 5 S’poreans live paycheck to paycheck: report
More than a quarter also work multiple jobs.
Workers' confidence in employer health support wanes in 2025: survey
One in five Singapore workers say they are not confident they can afford healthcare for themselves or their families.
Zevero, SEC, and SP partner to build Singapore carbon standards
It aims to bring greater visibility, credibility, and clarity to the climate impact and carbon footprint of products.
More women are taking up board seats in Singapore
Growth in women-led board roles is seen across all sectors.
NIE NTU, AWS sign three-year deal to advance EdTech
A key initiative under this MoU is the launch of the Technology for Education Centre.
Real wages in Singapore up 3.2% in 2024
Rank-and-file workers had the highest increase at 5.8%
ACRA launch first accountancy career guide
Accounting professionals contribute $3b to Singapore’s annual GDP.
Economic pressure, talent shortages slow Singapore’s AI adoption
Over 80% of companies report being hit by global tariffs.
Four in ten employers plan to add jobs in 2025 amidst growth needs
76% of firms hiring are doing so to support business growth, whilst 46% are seeking candidates with new skill sets.
IMDA rolls out 800 AI jobs and training roles with partners
This initiative is being undertaken in partnership with AI Singapore and more than 25 companies.
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