Aon plc released its 2023 Asia Pacific Corporate Governance and ESG Survey Results which found that while the surveyed companies indicate environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are critical to their organisations, most are lagging in integrating ESG measures – either via aligning to goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)...
Amidst the ongoing economic challenges and evolving dynamics between employers and employees, Singaporean hiring managers are navigating a landscape fraught with complexities in their pursuit of top talent, as revealed by a report from Employment Hero. According to the findings of 'The State of...
Significant changes to recent employment rates have forced employers to re-evaluate their approach to staff retention and the factors that influence longevity and strength in a workforce. The Great Resignation, in which millions of people are leaving their jobs in search of better lifestyles,...
A recent JobStreet report reveals the pandemic has caused a detrimental impact on the quality of life of Singaporean employees. Conducted between 12th to 14th May and involving 5,285 respondents based in Singapore, the report finds that the proportion of employees feeling unhappy increased by almost five...
In May 2021, JobKred, a Singapore-based AI-powered skills intelligence startup, teamed up with the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) to launch a 90-Day Training Needs Analysis (TNA) programme. This programme aims to help employers be nimble and embrace new ideas to transform their workplace,...
Young people around the world have relished newfound workplace freedoms, but new research by Cigna International reveals the move towards flexible and remote work risks hurting their mental well-being and professional development, with many now seeking new jobs. The health service provider's latest 360...
The fourth edition of the Alight Solutions' State of HR Transformation Study in partnership with People Matters has been released. The study, launched during the People Matters TechHR SEA, is themed around Emerging Stronger and sheds light on how some organisations are ahead of the curve in emerging stronger.
Since the start of the global pandemic, the need for informal training videos for everyday use has expanded. A recent study conducted by TechSmith, which surveyed office workers from six countries, reveals that videos are highly popular among employees, especially in the modern workplaces where information needs to...
67% of employers are having to offer higher than anticipated salaries to attract new employees, according to new research. According to the research by global talent services company, Morgan McKinley, for its 2023 Salary Guide, 61% of employers have had to increase salaries to retain...
Amid the COVID-19 downturn, employees’ adaptive skills top the list of workforce competencies that employers in Singapore consider critical to surviving the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. This is one of the key findings in the recent NTUC LearningHub's Employer Skills Survey report. The...