HR & Education

SkillsFuture Credit amasses 126,000 Singaporean users in its inaugural year

The average utilisation was highest among Singaporeans aged 25 to 29.

MAS regulatory changes create new job opportunities in audit, risk & compliance

The Monetary Authority of Singapore's regulatory changes in 2016 and planned reforms throughout 2017 has seen many financial institutions launch a...

This edtech startup wants to “democratise” university applications process

Cialfo has helped over 500 students get accepted into their dream schools.

Envisioning the future academy

What do you hope to see in the future of education? Society has progressed greatly over the past few decades, whether in the form of technological...

Why Southeast Asian businesses should foster a collaborative workplace

While we have been 'collaborating' since the dawn of time, today's collaboration takes place in many ways and over many mediums, anywhere in the world...

No thanks, boss: 3 in 5 Singapore workers rejected counter offers from employers

While 30% claimed they accepted the offer and ended up staying.

A bird's eye view of temporary and contract employment in Singapore

Is contracting the new normal? With offshoring, redundancies, and talks of economic slowdown, it’s quite a respite to see optimism in the contracting...

1 in 3 Singapore firms eye hiring more people in 2017

While almost 2 in 3 plan to offer wage hikes.

Is Singapore starting to become costly for expats?

It is now the 16th most expensive location in the world.

Chart of the Day: Check out how many employees were laid off in Q3

The number was lower than the past quarter's 4,800.

Guess which industry will receive the highest wage hike in 2017

Life sciences jobs are expected to see a 4.1% salary increase next year.

Singapore employees uncertain on job security due to lack of digital skills

84% of them said they need to acquire skills to guarantee employability.

Singapore unemployment rises 2.1% as total jobs contract in Q3

It was in 1Q15 when employment last suffered contraction.

Why Singaporeans enjoy work-life balance more than Hong Kongers

They bring home work less often than those in Hong Kong.

Singapore's real wage growth could reach 4.7% in 2017: study

The median base salary movement is forecast to be at 4%.