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Expat versus local salaries in Singapore

Several recent media reports have explored the issue of expat salaries and asked if expats are really receiving as much as you think they are. In our experience, few expats in Singapore today are on the inflated packages of the past.

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Expat versus local salaries in Singapore

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The cleverest SG50 marketing campaigns

With preparations for the big day in full swing, it seems that the little red dot is practically everywhere – even gracing special edition sardine cans! Some commentators are sceptical about businesses trying to 'cash-in' on the wave of emotion and excitement about the nation's special day. I think they should lighten up.

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Collaboration economy starts with where you sit

Singapore, the world's 3rd most popular destination for digital business, is a mecca for co-working spaces. With remote workers and outsourcing on the rise, location-independent professionals are increasingly choosing to work in these shared spaces.

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Leveraging on technology to maximise HR productivity

With productivity rising extremely slow in recent years, the drain on existing resources which are already overstretched is getting more and more apparent.

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Is franchising still relevant for aspiring Singapore entrepreneurs?

In my first article, “How Singaporeans can do franchising wisely,” I talked about how aspiring entrepreneurs can purchase a brand and business through the franchise model.

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The Singapore investor in the Land of Smiles

To most Singaporeans, Thailand is synonymous with the idea of a fantastic tropical holiday. Travellers from all over the world visit to enjoy a lazy vacation on a sunny beach in Phuket, explore the tropical islands close to Krabi, or hunt for bargains in one of Bangkok’s vibrant malls.

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10 reasons I love doing business in Singapore

Having been in Singapore for 6 years now I have an understanding of why it’s great to do business in Singapore and Asia comparative to doing business in London and the UK. With 20 years of doing business in London I can honestly say that doing business in Singapore and Asia is so much easier and more pleasurable than doing business in the UK and Europe.

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Re-evaluating current workforce planning methods in Singapore

With Singapore seen as one of the most advanced and forward-looking cities in Asia, we would expect Singaporeans to be taking the lead when it comes to workforce planning… but the Workforce Planning Trends and Practices survey report 2015 reveals a surprisingly primitive side to the highly developed first-world nation.

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Raising engagement levels in Singapore

According to a Morgan McKinley Working Hours Survey in 2014, over 80% of Singapore’s professionals who responded say they are working in excess of their contractual hours.

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The future of SkillsFuture -- How can we make it a success?

The announcement of the SkillsFuture fund has led to much discussion. Right after it was announced, a few MPs raised in parliament an important aspect of SkillsFuture: how do we develop a culture of continuous learning and personal responsibility for one’s own career and future as the nation prepares for the uncertain future?

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Is Singapore the right place to set up a social enterprise?

Are you a purpose-driven individual? Do you see yourself and your business as part of the global community? Are you seeking to be the change and innovation that Singapore loves to foster?

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These are the skills in demand right now in Singapore

Singapore’s jobs market has bounced back to high levels of activity following the slowdown in the recruitment process during Chinese New Year. Now that the pace of hiring is picking up again, will your skills be in demand?

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How can we stop innovation in Singapore?

How does Singapore remain relevant as a commercial hub? How economically resilient are we? How can Singapore businesses and executives 'upgrade' at a faster pace than neighbors with bigger populations and greater natural resources? These are key questions being asked by the government and academics, but ultimately it is the business community that needs to come up with the answers.

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What Singaporeans need to know about the human dimension of productivity

Much research has been done across the world to understand productivity and its critical role in the economic well-being of nations.

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AI - The Great Disruptor

Big data is beginning to shape every element of life in Singapore. Change is coming in the form of a new breed of disruptive technology. Following these changes and predicting how this technology will impact your business will decide its survivability and level of success.

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Managers as career coach: Career development in organisations

The recent Singapore Budget had a scheme SkillsFuture to help people deepen their skills. Career coaching will also be included in schools and tertiary education institutions. What about organisations? Who will be the career coach?

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