HR & Education

If you’re at least 55, think twice before even writing that resignation letter

The Ministry of Manpower said that once out of work, older Singaporeans were more likely to stay unemployed longer.

If you’re at least 55, think twice before even writing that resignation letter

The Ministry of Manpower said that once out of work, older Singaporeans were more likely to stay unemployed longer.

Rough patch ahead for job seekers in Singapore

Now is not the best time to be quitting your job.

Texhong Textile appoints Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Amid Zhu Yongxiang and Tang Daoping’s assignment to new roles, Hong Tianzhu remains the Chairman of the Company and the Chief Executive Officer of...

Yahoo! launches community CSR initiative in Singapore

“Purple Hope” extends the company’s reach and capabilities in support of non-profit organizations and social causes.

Not wanted: 67% of companies won't be hiring in 4Q11

Your resume better pack a punch if you're planning to get a job in the last quarter of the year.

Asian philanthropists now target more strategic giving

In Singapore, individual charity contributions have increased every year since 2006.

Singaporeans report biggest loss of business confidence in Q3 2011

63% are losing business confidence and 80% expect the global economy to stagnate or deteriorate further.

Take your pick: 82% of companies prioritize benefit choice for employees

And 24% indicated their key priority for providing choice is to attract and retain talent.

68% of employers to hire more despite economic slowdown

50% of Singapore companies plan to hire more freelance staff and 32% will employ more remote workers in 2011/12.

Pay up: Work passes fees to rise

Not only are fees set to increase but they will also be charged per transaction instead of per year.

Take a look at the current hiring trend

In Singapore and across the rest of Asia, a rapidly growing middle class has resulted in a booming demand for products and services that support an...

Get a life!: Singaporeans struggle from work-life imbalance

Workaholics as they are, 67% of Singaporean professionals did not take all their holiday allowance in 2010.

Remember this: Always be educating to your employees

The speed of change in business has accelerated tremendously over the last decade.

Net Work: manage your jump to the online bandwagon

Technology offers employers, recruiters and hiring managers powerful new recruitment tools, but the pace of change can be an obstacle and face-to...

Just inspire your top player with that performance-related pay

I never took kindly to the idea of respecting my elders and betters. There is a fallacy in that smug paternalistic expression – because your elders...

Don’t you just wish your boss could read this?

Many bosses find themselves in leadership positions without ever having consciously made the choice to become a leader, let alone a great leader.

Dealing with that office mate from another part of the world

As a result of globalisation, the workforce has become increasingly diverse with respect to national and cultural origins. Technology has been the...