Technology is often hailed as the great equaliser for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they compete with larger firms. Cloud platforms, AI and automation tools are more accessible than ever, leading many SMEs to believe that buying the right tech is the ticket to transformation. The truth is,...
About 660,000 individuals upskilled themselves through SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)-supported programmes in 2021. This was the highest number of SSG-supported individuals in a year since the launch of SkillsFuture.
Extension of COVID-19 support measures
In 2021, SSG extended COVID-19 support measures to help individuals and enterprises emerge stronger from the pandemic and...
Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options.
At the same time, online training and digital credentials are emerging as a recognized pathway to opportunity...
The vast majority of expats are burned out, stressed and reevaluating life and work priorities for more flexibility or to be closer to family and friends, according to a report based on the eighth edition of the Cigna 360 Well-Being Survey.
The report, Burned Out Overseas – The State of Expat...
A new global research study from Lenovo reveals how the CIO role has evolved, shedding light on growing areas of responsibility and increasing influence in the C-Suite, as well as removing barriers to business growth.
This study involved a quantitative survey from December 6, 2021 to December 21, 2021, among a...
As the COVID-19 economy spurs businesses to increase their reliance of data analytics and business intelligence, employees face the pressure of keeping pace with the evolving workplace demands.
A large majority of employees (92%) say that they could be able to do their job better if they were more data...
Hiring confidence is back on the rise in Singapore, with 42% of employers planning to expand their permanent headcount in the first half of 2025, according to new data from Jobstreet by SEEK’s Hiring, Compensation and Benefits 2025 report.
This marks a rebound from the previous year, when just 32% of...
ABI Research recently completed its 2024 Manufacturers' Technology Adoption & Attitudes Survey, a comprehensive survey of 461 manufacturing decision-makers across the United States, Malaysia, and Germany to uncover real-world attitudes, adoption trends, and valuable insights that reflect the current technological landscape within the manufacturing industry.
When asked which criteria were most important when evaluating a...
Employers that invest in continued learning and on-the-job development stand to reap bottom-line benefits that go beyond having a well-prepared workforce, according to the first study in ADP Research’s refreshed “People at Work 2025” report series.
The report reveals that Singapore’s workforce has similar demands towards skills development with the rest...
The Southeast Asia Startup (SEA) Talent Report 2023 released by Glints and Monk's Hill Ventures (MHV), unveils the latest data and insights regarding recruitment trends and the talent landscape in Southeast Asian markets, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines.Hong Kong-based employers can take insights from the report to...
