HR & Education

Retrenchments hit 6-year low at 11,020 in 2018

Retrenchments declined across the construction, manufacturing and services industries.

Online hiring in Philippines up 17% in December 2018

Purchasing, logistics and supply chain professionals were the most sought after.

APAC salaries to increase 2.6% in 2019

It is expected to see the highest real-wage growth globally.

Online hiring in Singapore up 5% in December 2018

Legal professionals were the most sought after .

Singapore leads APAC in talent competitiveness

Globally, it came in second to Switzerland.

Digitally-driven internal auditors to be in hot demand in 2019: report

Firms are also creating new roles within tax functions to handle narrow and specific job scopes.

Adaptability and a good online reputation key to landing jobs in 2019

Having a portfolio website to showcase expertise can offer employers a quick gauge of an individual’s character.

Glassdoor launches its recruitment services in Singapore and Hong Kong

The platform offers job seekers access to job listings alongside employee reviews and insights.

More firms embrace flexible work arrangements: MoM report

Proportion of firms offering at least one formal FWA increased by 3% to 53% in 2018.

Over half of Singapore's workforce unsatisfied with their current job: report

Healthcare workers were ranked as the most motivated and less stressed.

How the gig economy is fueling business expansion

According to the Economic Development Board, there are roughly 37,400 international companies operating out of Singapore, which includes 7,000...

IT employers willing to shell out higher premiums to attract top talent: study

Improved employee benefits and flexible work arrangements are used to retain top talent.

IMDA partners with Aviva Singapore to provide cloud computing training

Around 60 fresh and mid-level ICT professionals will be trained over the next three years.

Singapore is Asia's ninth costliest city for expats in 2018

The strength of the Singapore dollar pushed the city back into the global top 20.

1 in 5 professionals expect a 10% salary increase in 2019: survey

Singapore professionals rated their salary satisfaction at 5.9 on a scale of 1-10.