HR & Education

Number of employed jobseekers drop to 2,800 in 1Q11

Number of employed jobseekers drop to 2,800 in 1Q11

The figure is down from the 4,800 job seekers place in the same period last year.

Singapore’s working age population to contract by over 330,000

The world’s working-age population will increase by over a billion people over the next 20 years, but all growth will come in developing economies...

Mature-age workers can address the skills-gap in Singapore

As Singapore’s economy grows, the demand for an available and experienced talent pool continues to increase. According to the Ministry of Manpower...

Hiring freeze in 2Q11 for 82% of services sector firms

The financial and insurance industry forecasts the highest growth in employment with 38% while 10% in the retail trade industry expects the level of...

Unemployment rate plunges to 3-year low in 1Q 2011

Reflecting the tight labour market, the overall unemployment rate fell from a seasonally adjusted 2.2% in December 2010 to 1.9% in March 2011.

Brain drain woes persist in SG, says 69% of executives

Hiring expectations have levelled off slightly but remain strong, said Hudson.

Pace of job creation to remain firm in 2011

Services will account for more than three quarters of total employment gains this year.

More than 500 firms tap construction productivity fund

More than 500 construction firms have tapped on the Construction Productivity and Capability Fund.

New sectors targetted for workplace safety and health

The Workplace Safety and Health campaign for 2011 was launched with new sectors coming under its radar.

53% of Singaporeans reemployed in less than a month in 2010

Amid the robust economic performance, the incidence of workers laid off fell to a new low in 2010.

All work and no play: 69% of employees do work-related tasks while on holiday

45% of employers also expect their employees to be available while on annual leave or out of office hours.

Construction industry may face rising labour costs

The emphasis on productivity is here to stay, said Kim Eng Securities.

MicroVision to open their first global research and development center in Singapore

The research facility will be located at Nanyang Technological University and will focus on developing innovative breakthrough products.

Nearly 50% of Singapore professionals have seen social media hurt workplace relationships

Only 30% believed that these sites facilitate the develoment of better working relationships with their professional counterparts.

More than 80% of organisations do not have a talent strategy for their finance team

Chief Finance Officers are under pressure to secure the right talent, says ACCA and KPMG.

Yale, NUS open first liberal arts college in Singapore

The success of the Yale-NUS College is also a success for Singapore, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Financial services to provide more career opportunities in 2011

Commerce and industry also sees strong recruitment activity this year.