HR & Education

Employees better not cry: 91% of Singapore companies won't lay off staff until Christmas

Less than a tenth of employers will be reducing their staff numbers in 4Q10, but the number is still higher than the comparative 4Q figure for China...

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The truth behind attaining work/life balance

So is work/life balance really attainable?

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TMS Academy appoints new regional director

TMS Asia-Pacific CEO Andrew Chan has appointed strategic business expert Adelyn Ngion to take management responsibility for the company’s globally...

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Hiring on hold: 70% of Singapore companies putting off recruitment until 2011

After receiving an influx of new employees in the first half of 2010, retaining top performers is now the priority of 60% of businesses for the...

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Good to Great Business – What differentiates the Employer of Choice?

Companies today dangle all sorts of unique ‘carrots’ in a bid to attract the best and brightest. All the more so as the Gen Y workforce grows. These...

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Quantity vs. quality: Employers hiring more but are short of qualified candidates

Job placements in Singapore rose by 5.2% in Q310 compared to Q2 but shortage in talent across various fields are driving companies to look for...

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Mad as hell but we still take it: 57% of Singaporeans complain work/life balance unattainable

Employers believe employees’ better work/life balance translates to increased productivity and improved staff retention and loyalty.

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Singapore legal job market to remain vibrant in 2011

Focus on Asia’s private wealth sector will translate to high demand for mid-level corporate and finance legal professionals next year, according to...

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EASB: Holistic approach to education

EASB’s rise to current prominence began 25 years ago in 1984 as a training and consultancy outfit, dedicated to the provision of trained IT software...

Prepping for global competition

While the corporate gurus of yesteryear may have recommended a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree as a means to differentiate oneself...

Kaplan to offer wider higher education courses to local and foreign students

Local and foreign students and working professional interested in taking up undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Singapore can look forward to...

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Mind Edge Helps You Learn More to Earn More

It's the kind of workout that leaves one fuller in mind, that is.

Overseas Job Seekers Revive their Career in Asia

As frustration over unemployment remains high after 18 months, a recruitment specialist is advising job seekers, to look for greener pastures outside...

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