HR & Education
Gov’t to modify upskilling courses as demand in industries heightens
Gov’t to modify upskilling courses as demand in industries heightens
SkillsFuture Series will be refreshed starting next year.
Hybrid model causing stress to nine in 10 employees
This has led employees to look for jobs which allow more time for themselves.
Continuous learning is key to winning the war for talent
For employers, attracting talent is critical to remaining competitive, but nurturing the talent you have is the key to winning the war for talent.
Gov't supports wage increase, calls for adopting flexible wage system
MOM said that the government supports having differentiated wage guidelines.
42% of tech companies are recruiting from unrelated sectors to address talent crunch
Some tech companies source their reskilled workers from the manufacturing sector.
Which sectors have the most burnout employees?
According to research, burnout is linked to poor leadership in an organisation.
What are the top 10 in-demand skills in banking and finance?
The sector is expected to continue its hiring spree in years to come.
Chart of the day: Younger generation chooses hustle culture to combat inflation
Gen X and Baby Boomers meanwhile would rather cut down non-essential spending.
More than 1 in 2 Gen Z Singaporeans are ‘quiet quitting’
Salary dissatisfaction and burnout is the leading cause of ‘quiet quitting’.
Rising cost of living is pushing more than half of Singaporeans to look for a 2nd job
Some are also seeking opportunities to work overtime or extra shifts.
4 factors intensifying the talent gap in the FinTech sector
A report revealed that demand for talent in the FinTech sector is still outpacing supply.
93% of organisations are actively seeking ways to reduce healthcare spending
A quarter of them, however, are unaware of what to do.
Non-resident workers in construction and manufacturing boost employment in Q3
Based on advanced estimates, total employment expanded by 75,600.
7 in 10 employees want flexibility in working schedules, locations
They are even willing to receive a pay cut just to be granted such flexibility.
Did the salary hike keep up with inflation?
Inflation offset salaries by 1.7% in real terms this year.
Singapore firms hike wellness program offers in job ads
The job market saw a 1600% increase in offered mental health programs.
Talent availability emerges as a top concern amongst senior executives
Only 30% of organisations are prepared to respond to a dearth of talent.