HR & Education

SGX RegCo CEO tells firms: Avoid 'cookie-cutter' hiring in board diversification

Firms can use tools such as Board Match and Board Listing to look for candidates.

Going global: 9 in 10 Singaporeans prefer to work for international companies

Three factors are fuelling Singaporeans’ drive to join global corporations.

Singapore emerges as 6th highest-paying city for marketers

The average annual marketing salary in Singapore is $116,890.10 (£70,223.04).

Employees experience stagnates in Singapore despite office improvements

There are few improvements in employee engagement, longer stays, and worker inclusion.

Meet the 5 types of workers in Singapore

A quarter of Singapore's workforce are considered "Road Warriors." 

6 in 10 Singaporeans are willing to travel for business, but on their own terms

Most business travellers expect flexibility to book travel outside of company policy.

Singapore retains its crown as Asia’s most talent-competitive country

Globally, Singapore ranked second in talent competitiveness.

Work-life balance vs salary: What do Singaporeans want?

A survey was conducted to delve into the motivations behind Singaporeans' career choices.

Hiring managers struggle to find talent amidst rising costs

Around 19% of accepted candidates fail to pass probation or remain in their roles for more than six months.

The majority of retrenchments come from wholesale trade

Retrenchments grew to 4,100 in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023.

Sheffield Green joins SGX under stock code SGR

Sheffield seeks to increase its brand awareness following the listing.

Retrenchments rise to 4,100 in 3Q 

Despite the increase, unemployment rates remained low at 2.0%.

Why are accounting and finance professionals in SG leaving their employers?

A quarter (25%) of professionals plan to leave their employers in the next 12 months.