HR & Education

Is Singapore a friendly workplace for inked applicants?

Almost two in five Singaporeans are less likely to hire individuals with tattoos.

81% of employees saw wage hikes in 2018: study

Total wages in the private sector grew 4.6%.

One in three employees lie about their work history: report

The number of employment background checks has dipped 4% since 2016.

Singapore's quality of life is the world's 23rd best: report

But employees can expect lower salaries and disposable incomes at US$2,900 and US$1,953.

Two in three Singaporeans unsure of what an auditor does: poll

Only 31% could properly define the role and functions of an auditor.

CapitaLand unveils senior executive promotions

The firm also set up a new executive committee that will be helmed by group CEO Lee Chee Koon

CFS launches community impact fund to support marginalised groups' employment

The programme helps beneficiaries land jobs in the F&B industry.

Nearly four in ten IT workers will be temps by 2023

More control over staffing and recruitment costs are pushing bosses to embrace flexible set-ups.

Singapore expat pay package hit $325,000 in 2018

This was thanks to the average salary increase of $6,713.50.

Singapore lags San Francisco and Tokyo in world innovation rankings: study

Its high level of foreign direct investment has boosted its score.

Fewer Singaporeans putting misleading resume data as background checks rise

Overall discrepancy rates fell to 18.3% in 2018 from 20.1%.

Edtech startup Geniebook raises $1.5m in pre-series A funding round

It will expand its data science and curriculum team to upgrade its learning platform.

Edtech startup Cialfo bags $4.1m in series A funding

The funds will be used to support its US expansion.