HR & Education
Red Crowns Senior Living faces fines for Employment Act violations
The MOM found "illegal employment practices" in the firm's previous operating model.
AI adoption seen affecting cybersecurity hiring in Singapore: report
Singapore less confident in its ability to attract cybersecurity talent compared to global peers.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic launches SEED for sustainability in curriculum and operations
As part of the initiative, the school has tapped 15 partners to establish a built environment ecosystem.
MBA offerings refined amidst downturn in enrollment
Despite adaptation to post pandemic shifts and the elevated value of MBA degrees, enrollees drop 8.3% in 2023.
Annual online hiring sees 22% dip in February amidst economic challenges
The BFSI sector saw a 36% decline in hiring activity.
Which industry has the most job vacancies?
Those that went into new job functions accounted for 24.4% of new positions.
Singapore's plan to raise retirement age sparks debate
Experts see Singapore on track to setting retirement at 65 and re-employment at 70 by 2030.
S'pore workers ready to return to previous employers for career growth
Employees looking to return to past employers also aim for higher salaries.
Why 9 out of 10 B2B sellers seek AI training
Businesses that prioritise industry research saw a 27-fold increase in sales quotas.
Job vacancies hit 6-year high with 47.3%
Singapore's labour vacancy surged 47.3% in 2023, highest since 2018's 41.8%.
Workforce faces modest salary hikes as a majority of firms limit raises to 3%
About 17.9% of employers anticipate maintaining the same salary levels.
Nearly 1 in 2 hirers expect active job market in H1 2024
However, they are less optimistic by the second half due to economic uncertainty.
SSG-backed programmes draw 520,000 participants in 2023
Of those, 200,000 were mid-career workers.
SingStat introduces new changes to the SOCC 2024
New occupations have been added to 3 units.
JobStreet: 51% of companies plan on-site work in 2024
It is a slight decline from the 55% in the previous year.
1 in 2 Singapore workers lack trusted workplace relationships
Nearly half of Singapore workers also do not feel that employers support their psychological health and safety.
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