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5 non-salary things Singapore workers really want

Have you ever wondered what actually motivates your employees, and what is the key to retaining your best people?

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5 non-salary things Singapore workers really want

Have you ever wondered what actually motivates your employees, and what is the key to retaining your best people?

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Why Singapore is the top hub for infrastructure funds

According to a recent McKinsey study, private funds are set to invest over $1 trillion in infrastructure projects across Asia over the next ten years.

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6 sexiest ways to celebrate New Year’s eve 2013 in Singapore

Find parades and floats a bit ho-hum? Not up for fighting your way through the annual crush or revellers? Is there someone special you really want to impress this year? Here are 6 ideas for ushering in 2013 in Singapore, literally dripping with sexiness.

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How social media can be a secret weapon for your hiring strategy

In Singapore, social media is a powerful tool nowadays and are the HR practitioners using it as part of their hiring strategy? Most HR professionals are social media users.

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The secrets to successful divestments in Singapore

Turbulence in the Eurozone, weak economic recovery in the US and slackened growth in the China are challenging Singapore companies to rethink their strategies, lower their growth projections and restructure their businesses.

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3 tips to be Singapore's excellent salesperson

What makes “excellent” salespeople in Singapore excellent? What differentiates them from “average” salespeople?

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8 critical questions to ask about unified communications in Singapore

The deployment of unified communications (UC) technology is on the rise in Singapore, with the majority of executives believing that UC leads to faster decision making within the business.

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Singapore defies Mayan apocalypse

The announcement on 16 November 2012 that BIMCO had decided to add Singapore as a third option to its standard jurisdiction clause was a big deal.

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How Singapore businesses can revamp with a bang

As 2012 dashes towards the finish-line, the year-end can be a time of contemplation and resolution - an opportunity to consider the ways you can make your business better.

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How to deal with these 6 tough client scenarios

This is part 2 of 2 on the series on identifying potentially difficult situations when servicing client and how to better equip yourself when encountering them. Read the previous article here.

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9 tips to intensify cybersecurity for online retail in Singapore

It is no secret that online shopping in Singapore is booming as consumers jump online to beat the queues, traffic and the general hassle associated with traditional shopping.

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5 rules to powerful leadership

This does not just happen in Singapore. When people think about leadership, they will undoubtedly turn to their senior management to provide it.

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5 secrets to an unforgettable brand

Looking at Singapore today, it’s easy to see why brands are more important than in the past 50 years. Brands are simple meaningful ideas that people immediately connect with and they offer experiences that are unique, relevant and consistent.

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6 things to do in Singapore this Christmas

Who cares if Singapore is hot and tropical? So what if there hasn’t been snow in Singapore since the last ice age? This tiny island state has embraced the festive season and turned it into an art form.

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Singapore as a global sports hub and its effects to the economy

If anyone has ever doubted the powerful influence of sport on a nation’s confidence, then the Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore Open and Youth Olympic Games should silence skeptics.

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The 5 most poisonous office personality types in Singapore

A recent survey has shown that the pace of hiring in Singapore is expected to slow down in the first quarter of 2013. That is probably bad news for AWS and bonus watchers who can’t wait to shove their resignation letter to their HR department.

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Why soup in a carton box might be better for Singaporeans

How often does a Singaporean purchase soup in cans? It used to be canned soups were convenient for the working professional especially couples who don’t have time to cook, due to the hectic working schedules.

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