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Why it is important to listen to employees in Singapore

Many companies in Singapore survey their employees periodically to understand the pulse of their organisations. Typically, these surveys help companies understand the levels of Employee Engagement or Employee Satisfaction and establish the key factors which influence employees' opinions of the workplace. In most cases, such surveys are run every 1-2 years, indicating a significant interval between two such feedback exercises.

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Why it is important to listen to employees in Singapore

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How speaking fast could ruin your career in Singapore

8 out of 10 of my clients here in Singapore speak very fast.

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Do Singaporeans really object to all foreign workers?

I wonder if the Singaporean people really do object to all foreigners coming into Singapore and taking jobs which could otherwise be filled by Singaporeans?

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Quick guide to LinkedIn's recruitment power in Singapore

When LinkedIn fist appeared I had real fears in relation to its negative impact on the recruitment industry. There is no doubt that, especially in a ‘wired’ country like Singapore, LinkedIn is becoming more and more influential in terms of candidate selection and recruitment.

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3 tips for communications service providers in Singapore to find the right business model

The last 10 years have seen a rapid transformation of a variety of industries due to the digital revolution—it’s clear now that everything that can be digital will be digital in the very near future. In a market like Singapore where both businesses and consumers are active adopters of digital technology, the impact of this digital revolution on business has been remarkable, especially on companies directly impacted by the delivery of digital-based services, and more specifically communications service providers (CSPs).

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5 ways to hire and retain Generation Y's superstar talents in Singapore

Singapore is a witness to varying workforce generations. Welcoming the Generation Y into the corporate world can sometimes be challenging. Here are tips you can make use of to utilise Generation Y's potentials.

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Poor in rich Singapore

This is probably the third time I saw the old granny, probably in her seventies, searching and taking out drink cans and old newspapers scraps from the rubbish bin and putting them in her large nylon bag, while on my way to my office in the morning.

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Six ideas for Chinese New Year in Singapore

Not sure of how best to see in the Year of the Snake? Make like a local, and try these ideas for Chinese New Year 2013, Singapore-style.

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Signs that you are sick of your job in Singapore

It's all too familiar. In Singapore, you are one of the many people experiencing these signs.

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Why Singaporean workers can't find the perfect happy job

Different jobs make different people happy and different people are happy with different aspects of their jobs.

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14 tips to secure an Employment Pass in Singapore

The Singapore Government's recent move to tighten the labour force and make work passes scarce means every businessperson needs to be smart when applying for work passes.

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Why traditional advertising in Singapore must get a revamp

Despite the Internet being around for just over two decades, its impact, from an advertising perspective, has been revolutionary. Ad dollars now are flowing by the billions into online marketing where terms like CPM (Cost Per 1000 Impression) and CPC (Cost Per Click) are common in advertising.

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What you really need to know about cyber-bullying in Singapore

Where there’s honey, there’s bee, and where there’s a playground there are bullies. As we get more and more wired up, our kids’ playgrounds gets replaced by the new age cyber-grounds and turn our playground bullies into a cyber-bullies.

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10 steps to be promoted from HR Director to CEO in Singapore

Go from back office to the boardroom with these tips. Unfortunately, the brutal truth is that HR people hardly ever make it to the top seat of an organisation.

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6 tips to prevent credit card fraud in Singapore

A 2012 global-fraud survey conducted by ACI Worldwide, a global provider of electronic payments solutions for financial institutions, retailers, and processors, showed that one in four respondents said that they have been victims of credit, debit or pre-paid card frauds over the last five years.

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Singapore looks to dethrone Hong Kong

Singapore has experienced a meteoric rise the last years in the arbitration field. If this continues Singapore may dethrone Hong Kong as the arbitration heavyweight in Asia.

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