HR & Education

IES and IHRP launch upskilling initiatives for technologists, HR professionals

The initiatives include workplace learning and chartership certification.

Wellbeing programmes misaligned with employee needs: survey

Employers are prioritising mental and physical wellbeing support, yet employees are most concerned about financial wellbeing. There is a gap in what...

1 in 3 Singapore businesses struggle to find AI talent in Singapore

Global hiring is seen as an answer to address this issue. 

MOE boosts school tech with better network coverage and cloud storage

The move will enable more immersive, interactive learning, said the ministry.

National Day Rally: Singapore to employ “major resets” to achieve the "refreshed Singapore Dream"

Singapore will set out new policies to enhance employment, education, housing, and overall well-being of its citizens.

SMF, NUS develops data courses for maritime professionals

The courses are to adopt a stackable-skills and micro-credentials approach. 

COTD: Singaporeans confident in retirement despite concerns over financial inclusion

Singaporeans express satisfaction with the government’s efforts on financial inclusion.

More Singaporeans embrace gig work for flexibility and autonomy

The increase is evident in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.

President Tharman to co-chair World Bank’ high-level advisory council on jobs 

He will lead the council alongside former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. 

HRnetGroup profit falls 22.8% in H1 2024

The group's revenue also decreased by 2.1% on a constant currency basis.

Singaporeans feel divorced from jobs as 62% call work pointless

Majority want a job that separates personal and work lives.

MOE to remove Mobile Guardian app following cyber breach

13,000 students’ applications and stored information were wiped out remotely.