HR & Education

6500 workers hired in H1 but long term unemployment rises: MOM

The construction and manufacturing sectors contracted its employment growth.

MOM has no jurisdiction over employment agencies abroad: Zaqy Mohamad

It cannot regulate overseas agencies that charge more than the maximum agency fees.

Over 500 complaints filed for failure to issue mandatory itemised payslips

MoM has notified 1,200 employers to fix their payslip practices.

Singapore's flexible working revolution – on paper only?

It’s been almost a year since Singapore’s Ministry for Manpower launched the Tripartite Standard on Flexible Working Arrangements. Arguably enough...

Demand for data scientists in Singapore surged 17 times: LinkedIn

India continues to be a top source of these talents migrating to the city.

Alibaba offers training programme for doctorate students in Singapore

They will receive a monthly stipend of $5,000 and their tuition fee will be waived.

Daily Briefing: Malaysia's nod to RTS could bolster prospects for Woodlands; Punggol District project could lure young families

And Workforce Singapore to work on career practitioners’ development through a new framework.

Korean firms cut hiring amidst higher wages

It has weakened firms' appetite for investments in the country.

HSBC Singapore rolls out accelerator programme for SMEs

‘HSBC Pioneer’ runs for 12 months and operates on an invitation-only basis.

Startups boost HR tech momentum in Singapore

Will you hire bots to interview potential employees?

IMDA and IBM team up to provide tech skills training for professionals

Apprentices will go through 12 months of training in critical emerging tech areas.

Here's why Sunningdale Tech's CEO fired himself

Koh Boon Hwee stepped down as company executive in 2008 at age 58.

Hong Kong is more liveable than Singapore

The Lion City fell to 37th place in the global liveabilty rankings whilst Hong Kong rose to 35th.

Australian expats single out Singapore as best place to live in

Good wages and lower taxes offset the Lion City’s high cost of living.

67% of finance jobseekers no longer wait on job offers

An overwhelming 88% will quit if the role doesn’t meet their expectations.