HR & Education

COTD: Singaporeans confident in retirement despite concerns over financial inclusion

Singaporeans express satisfaction with the government’s efforts on financial inclusion.

COTD: Singaporeans confident in retirement despite concerns over financial inclusion

Singaporeans express satisfaction with the government’s efforts on financial inclusion.

More Singaporeans embrace gig work for flexibility and autonomy

The increase is evident in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.

President Tharman to co-chair World Bank’ high-level advisory council on jobs 

He will lead the council alongside former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. 

HRnetGroup profit falls 22.8% in H1 2024

The group's revenue also decreased by 2.1% on a constant currency basis.

Singaporeans feel divorced from jobs as 62% call work pointless

Majority want a job that separates personal and work lives.

MOE to remove Mobile Guardian app following cyber breach

13,000 students’ applications and stored information were wiped out remotely. 

Singapore ranks 7th globally as best 'workcation' city

It is also the leading 'workcation' city amongst its Asian neighbours.

Legal sector leads with 24% hiring boost YoY

This is amidst the overall market adjustment. 

$8m donations kickstart SIM’s social entrepreneurship centre

They will also provide postgraduate and professional dev’t courses. 

4 in 10 HR professionals oppose AI in hiring without safeguards

Only three in ten firms in Singapore have AI usage policies.

Health benefits crucial for attracting new talent 

It is also a highly valued EVP for existing employees.

SkillsFuture to offer over 2,000 jobs in North West

Job openings will be available in sectors such as logistics and transport.

Rising living costs and job insecurity keep employees in old roles

Seven in 10 employees stay in outgrown roles over a year.

Employers add parental leave tags to job postings amidst talent war

Attitudes have shifted to workplace flexibility, gender equality, and work-life balance.

Raffles Education plans $20m bond issue

It will be issued under Singapore's Securities and Futures Act 2001.