In Focus
7 in 10 will buy more from organisations committed to protecting customers’ data
7 in 10 will buy more from organisations committed to protecting customers’ data
Most consumers are concerned about how organisations are using their information.
Over 5 in 10 F&A professionals say financial data visibility is key to surviving economic storms
The lack of vision has made professionals less confident about their company's competitiveness.
3 challenges hampering companies’ finance digital transformation
Leaders say they make decisions based on instincts despite the availability of data.
Companies with directors serving for more than 9 years drop to 35%: report
In 2019, 43% of firms had long-serving directors on board.
42% of tech companies are recruiting from unrelated sectors to address talent crunch
Some tech companies source their reskilled workers from the manufacturing sector.
Which sectors have the most burnout employees?
According to research, burnout is linked to poor leadership in an organisation.
8 in 10 Singaporeans would rebook an airline offering quality inflight WiFi
They value connectivity when flying.
What are the top 10 in-demand skills in banking and finance?
The sector is expected to continue its hiring spree in years to come.
More than 1 in 2 Gen Z Singaporeans are ‘quiet quitting’
Salary dissatisfaction and burnout is the leading cause of ‘quiet quitting’.
Rising cost of living is pushing more than half of Singaporeans to look for a 2nd job
Some are also seeking opportunities to work overtime or extra shifts.
4 factors intensifying the talent gap in the FinTech sector
A report revealed that demand for talent in the FinTech sector is still outpacing supply.
93% of organisations are actively seeking ways to reduce healthcare spending
A quarter of them, however, are unaware of what to do.
Services sector outlook remains ‘positive’
The net weighted balance of 9%, however, was lower than the previous quarter.
5 ways a financial institution can shield itself from cyber attacks
MAS warned that the cyber threat landscape has been increasingly hostile.
7 in 10 employees want flexibility in working schedules, locations
They are even willing to receive a pay cut just to be granted such flexibility.
Rise in healthcare cost in Singapore expected to grow 9.8% in 2023: report
Inflation and healthcare drives expected rise in healthcare benefit cost.
Did the salary hike keep up with inflation?
Inflation offset salaries by 1.7% in real terms this year.
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