HR & Education

43% of employers struggle with staff retention

So what will be the businesses' staff retention strategy in the first quarter of 2012?

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If the price is right: 71% of employees willing to move abroad

That is of course if they were paid more, amidst pessimistic business outlook for next year.

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More than half of male employees bearish on business outlook for 2012

Singapore employees are bracing themselves for the difficult year ahead.

In Focus

A*STAR ICES sets up facility for catalysis and materials sciences research

Its NUS research facility a first-of-its-kind in South-east Asia.

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‘Tis the season to be...working?

62% of Singaporeans will work during the holidays this year, but is it worth squandering the festive season?

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How much salary increase will you be getting in 2012?

Don't expect too much as salary increases are expected to remain stagnant at 4.4% next year.

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Singapore is the best place in Asia for expats, says survey

A study revealed Singapore is ideal for expats relocating for money prospects as half of those surveyed in the city earn over US$200,000 per year.

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Did you get your pay raise this year?

It seems so as 75% of Asians in the travel and hospitality industry said they received a pay raise in the last 12 months.

In Focus

Inclusion could make mandatory diversity quotas redundant

Diversity in the workforce has an increasingly global relevance, but there is much debate both here in Singapore and abroad about how it can best be...

Commentary

Sex and Money or Recognition and Praise

A poll of employee attitudes in 14 countries has ranked Singapore bottom in terms of overall workplace happiness. The results place Singapore last in...

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Singapore - The business learning centre of Asia

Speaking and training around the world for the last decade has allowed me to compare many of the major cities from the perspective of a learning...

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What about integrated communications

Imagine working for a company here in Singapore where all its employees, shareholders, customers, and vendors understand the company strategy and...

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The year end recruitment standstill

Many employers take the lead from the public service over many HR initiatives in Singapore. One of the most significant would be the 13th month bonus...

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Take advantage of a mobile talent pool

In our global community, talented people are making more connections and career moves than ever before. Technology advancements are removing barriers...

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