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SGX RegCo proposes rule changes to streamline company restructuring
SGX RegCo proposes rule changes to streamline company restructuring
It suggested eliminating shareholder votes on major disposals during liquidation.
Tech jobs no longer lead Best Jobs list in Singapore
The rankings consider salary, employer demand, and consistent growth in job postings.
Lack of AI guidelines puts businesses, customer privacy at risk, study warns
80% of staff want AI guidelines, training in the workplace.
Singapore among the top career locations to move to for APAC workers: survey
Improved salaries and remuneration the main reason for moving.
Singaporeans across generations raise concern on impact of AI in job security
Technical and soft skills were found to be the most crucial skills in future workplaces.
Banking, computer software, healthcare among top industries to work in for students
Students mostly look at career growth and opportunities in assessing jobs.
MNCs offer more flexible working days than local companies: Hays
Only two in 10 MNCs require their workers to report five days a week in the office.
Singapore raises local qualifying salary to $1,600
The hourly rate has also been increased to $10.50 per hour, says DPM Wong.
Singapore provides $1.3b to support local companies
These include a $2,000 cash payout and a 50% income tax rebate of up to $40,000.
More than half of Singaporean firms have hiring plans this year: survey
Majority rely on recruitment agencies to fill their ranks
Singapore appoints Seck Wai Kwong as a Public Service Commission member
His term will last five years.
Singaporean firms lead global ethics, compliance: study
In addressing risks, local firms respond more dynamically to changes than global peers.
What tech jobs and skills will be in demand in 2024?
Five in 10 tech hiring managers plan to increase headcount this year.
7 in 10 hiring managers find recruitment of tech candidates ‘very’ competitive
Hiring managers cite three reasons for difficulty in hiring.
4 key areas that will prepare 3,000 ITE students for workforce transition
This is supported by Prudential's TEE-Up, a program focused on skill development.
Singapore firms prefer experienced directors on their boards: study
Male directors accounted for 57% of the new seats filled in 2022.
MOM to retain existing computation method for CPF interest payment
The current method provides members with higher interest.
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