HR & Education
All work no play? Over half of Singaporeans sneak off to work on holidays
All work no play? Over half of Singaporeans sneak off to work on holidays
Looks like they just can't get enough of their jobs.
Hiring slowed down in Q1 2012
Overall unemployment rate also went up slightly to 2.1% from 2% in the fourth quarter.
Singapore not among entrepreneurs' top choices in creating the most jobs
Surprisingly, Singapore is not a top choice for the 44% of entrepreneurs who expect to increase their workforce outside of their headquarters country...
Having children hinders our career advancement: Female Execs
New global survey showed 45% of female executives feel their careers were "somewhat" stymied by child-bearing.
Good news! Employees may expect a 4.5% pay rise in 2013
A 2-month bonus payout is also coming your way in the next 12 months.
More than half of Singaporeans willing to forego part of salary during crisis
Only a third though are threatened with lay-offs, making Singapore labour market most upbeat among peers in Asia.
Government worries about spate of deaths among foreign domestic workers
The Ministry of Manpower aims to double the penalties for employers who fail to keep their foreign domestic workers safe.
9 out of 10 Singaporeans fail to accomplish daily to-do list
So why do they keep a list if they were to miss most of the items anyway?
Insights and lessons from leadership in Asia part 1 points and assumptions
We deal with this crucial area in two consecutive parts.
Chart of the Day: Why you never have to worry of not finding a job
Job ads for professional positions rising since February.
We hate to say this, but employees have no bonus to expect
Better start saving a little money each month as your boss begins to tighten his belt.
Why you should volunteer now - seriously
Do these words sound all too familiar in Singapore when someone is asked to be a volunteer or take up a voluntary assignment?
How 40 years taught me management
“Life can only be lived by going forward – but only understood by looking backwards.”
Firm spies: Asian bosses set to snoop on your facebook
Perhaps you are being snooped on right now, with 60 % of companies set to have social media monitoring of employees in place by 2015 according to...
Singapore ranks second fastest in Asia on time spent reading resume
Guess what country breaks Singapore's record of 9 minutes and 32 seconds?
Power of social media in recruitment/retention
Social media is redefining the way companies recruit, influence, engage and retain their employees.
How to love your job
It’s not easy. This is especially true if you’ve reached a certain stage when everything seems to be falling out of place in your workplace.