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6 in 10 Singaporean firms with overseas operations forgo hiring locally
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.
Singapore ranks 28th on the list of best countries to work remotely
Digital and physical infrastructure makes SG an appealing remote work destination.
Median salary in Singapore to increase by 4.0% in 2024: report
In 2023, salaries also rose by 4.0%.
SGX RegCo CEO tells firms: Avoid 'cookie-cutter' hiring in board diversification
Firms can use tools such as Board Match and Board Listing to look for candidates.
Going global: 9 in 10 Singaporeans prefer to work for international companies
Three factors are fuelling Singaporeans’ drive to join global corporations.
Singapore emerges as 6th highest-paying city for marketers
The average annual marketing salary in Singapore is $116,890.10 (£70,223.04).
Employees experience stagnates in Singapore despite office improvements
There are few improvements in employee engagement, longer stays, and worker inclusion.
Meet the 5 types of workers in Singapore
A quarter of Singapore's workforce are considered "Road Warriors."
6 in 10 Singaporeans are willing to travel for business, but on their own terms
Most business travellers expect flexibility to book travel outside of company policy.
Singapore retains its crown as Asia’s most talent-competitive country
Globally, Singapore ranked second in talent competitiveness.
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