HR & Education
8 in 10 job seekers want employers with seamless digital recruitment process
8 in 10 job seekers want employers with seamless digital recruitment process
Some will even put off working for a company that doesn’t provide such experience.
IMAS, SGFC join hands to provide sustainable finance training
The training programme offers two initial courses outlined by IBF and MAS.
7 in 10 professionals prioritise building up skills over degrees
They also believe upskilling has become more important than ever.
5 in 10 employees say AI is the most in-demand digital skill
However, only 15% of them possess expertise in AI.
Food firm to pay $75,000 fine after violations in foreign manpower act
But the government found that the firm committed no criminal offence.
6 in 10 Singaporeans fear that AI will replace their jobs
Despite the worry, most Singapore would delegate as much work to AI to lessen workloads.
Make clear plans to train local talent first before SOL inclusion, industries told
Manpower Ministry said the list is not the sole strategy to address the talent gap.
MPFunds trader programme launches in Asia
Participants can earn up to $530k whilst learning how to trade.
Singapore and Hong Kong’s talent war intensifies: CBRE
Both markets have put up schemes to woo foreign talent.
What skills do Singapore employers value?
In terms of hard skills, most of them (72.2%) want employees with technical skills.
Only 1 in 3 employers say workers' well-being is in excellent condition: survey
About 78% said their overall well-being has been a priority since 2020
Chart of the Day: 3 reasons why Singaporeans are leaving their jobs
For most employees, salary is the deal-breaker.
SG must refresh, strengthen bonds with workers, DPM Wong says
Both government and the workers would work together to achieve their shared goals in a troubled global economy.
Employment growth eases in Q1
In Q1, employment grew by 34,500.
540,000 SG youth to benefit from $300 top-up in May
The top-up is part of the Assurance Package enhancements included in the 2023 Budget.
More than half of Singaporeans think they are underpaid
Last year, one in five employees did not receive a bonus for their work contributions.
Majority of Singaporeans expect a salary increase this year
Around 45% of the workers feel they are underpaid.
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