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Singapore hiring up 2.1%, still 43% above pre-COVID
Singapore hiring up 2.1%, still 43% above pre-COVID
As of June, 14.8% of all job postings mentioned AI, a 10.1% year-over-year increase.
Total employment up by 8,400 in Q2
Unemployment rate for residents and citizens were at 2.9% and 3%, respectively.
Young workers want rules on office romance, boomers don’t: survey
But 38% of Baby Boomers disagree, saying such relationships are appropriate regardless of context.
RSM Singapore sets up $4m local tertiary scholarship fund
The firm is also committing a total of $900,000 to the Community Chest over 3 years.
Singapore Polytechnic forms strategic partnerships for workforce change
Manufacturing and accommodation are amongst the targeted sectors.
Singapore firms lead ASEAN with 53 ACGS governance awards
The average score across all Singapore entities was 98.4.
China Everbright appoints new CEO and executive director
Xiong Jianping will also serve as the sustainability committee chair and strategy committee member.
SG firms cite benefit costs, talent war, and experience as top concerns
Mental health support emerged as a leading priority, with 52% of employers planning to enhance their mental health benefits.
Singapore scam losses surge 70% with $1.1b in 2024 fraud
69% of banking executives in Asia Pacific now consider scams and mule accounts to be the dominant fraud concern.
Mandai Wildlife Group names Bennett Neo as new CEO
He will assume the role on 1 October, following a transitional period starting in September.
Firms to keep salary growth flat in 2026
It would be the third year in a row that salary increases are at 4%
Singapore employers report turnover rise with delayed pay hikes
45% of employers surveyed either reduced or postponed pay rises this year, whilst 17% did not issue any salary increases.
DHL Global Forwarding names new MD for Singapore operations
Praveen Gregory will report to CEO Niki Frank and will be based in Singapore.
Singapore enhances STARS package for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN bid
The enhanced package offers ASEAN entry support, training, and leadership programs.
Singapore named most expensive city for the wealthy
This marks the third consecutive year the city-state has topped the index, which tracks the cost of luxury living across 25 global cities.
Hybrid work to potentially boost productivity and cut costs in Singapore
Businesses could potentially save on 55% real estate costs by shifting to hybrid work.
Education ministry to hire over 1,000 new teachers annually
This aims to boost the teaching workforce.
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