HR & Education
Fidelity International launches returner programme in APAC
Fidelity International launches returner programme in APAC
Returners will get a professionally paid placement of six months.
Exabytes launches initiative for women entrepreneurs
Women comprise just 26% of business owners in Singapore.
Nationality bias tops reasons for work pass privilege suspension
Other top reasons for discrimination are marital status, race, and family responsibilities.
NUS, NTU amongst top 15 in QS world ranking
The two universities also ranked the highest in Asia.
Singapore named 8th most attractive destination for global talent: Boston Consulting Group
The Lion City is Southeast Asia’s most favoured destination for remote work.
NTU ranks 1st in materials science subject worldwide
It has overtaken Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s previous spot.
Work eligibility for dependant's pass holders cut
Dependant's pass holders must apply for work passes by May 2021.
Women have fewer work opportunities than men: survey
Six in 10 women say gender plays a role in terms of promotion and pay.
35% of Singapore firms saw salary freezes in 2020: survey
One in four firms offered no increases in the past months.
Singaporeans struggle to upskill amidst pandemic: survey
Workers aged 18 – 24 reportedly struggle the most.
HR Briefing: Working arrangements before the 'new normal'
Flexible working options are likely to be implemented for the long term, even as vaccination programmes help to speed up recovery from the pandemic.
Over a third of Singaporeans' saving habits hit by pandemic: study
Only 17% say they were able to save more.
Local job openings rise: report
Singapore’s hiring situation is seeing an upward trend amidst pandemic.
Fewer new graduates found permanent full-time work in 2020: survey
Only 69.8% of new graduates had permanent full-time jobs last year.
42% of local workers want hybrid office-home working options: study
Meanwhile, 14% wish to work from home all the time.
11% of Singaporean workers 'fully engaged' at work: study
The figure was notably lower than the global average of 14%.
Technology hastens business recovery: study
However, 45% of respondents are afraid of the rapid pace of technological evolution.