HR & Education

Resident unemployment rate dips to 3.2% in September

But employment is still declining no thanks to less marine and construction Work Permit Holders.

Resident unemployment rate dips to 3.2% in September

But employment is still declining no thanks to less marine and construction Work Permit Holders.

Here's why Singapore is becoming more affordable for expats

It dropped five ranks from the 20 most expensive locations for expats.

IT workers can expect a 6.8% raise next year

But only 15% are likely to be chosen for the increases.

16% of bosses on the hunt for new employees

This raises the net employment outlook to +11%.

Chart of the Day: PMET unemployment rate falls to 3.1% in 2017

Thanks to Adapt & Grow programmes that helped them get employment.

CapitaLand inks $10m deal with EDB for staff's skills upgrade

Employees will be trained in data analytics, digital marketing, and digital product management.

HR software startup Peoplewave strengthens funding stream with $500,000 seed round

Their products include an onboarding app and a data-driven performance appraisal platform.

Chart of the Day: Share of tertiary-educated workers rose to 54.6% in ten years

Most of the increase was from degree holders which grew to 36%.

10 talent trends you should watch out for in 2018

Technology and artificial intelligence are shaping the recruitment game.

Making Singapore a talent development destination

Singapore’s new brand platform “Passion Made Possible” is an attempt at authenticity – taking on an approach that conveys a facet of the Singapore...

Online hiring amongst banks jumped 17%

Hiring in the government and PSU sector dipped the most.

9 in 10 CIOs say staff are bored for over five hours a week

Half of them think workers don't feel challenged by their job.

Civil servants to receive year-end bonuses of at least $1,800

Around 1,490 lower wage civil servants will benefit from the minimum one-month bonus.

3 in 4 employees blame their firms for bad customer service

They blame time-consuming controls and limited budget.

8 in 10 employees upgrade their skills on their own

About 45% sign up for curriculum courses.