Retailers in Singapore are grappling with shortage of manpower, with 9 in 10 retail employees either 'somewhat agreeing' (48%) or 'strongly agreeing' (45%) that there is a manpower shortage. Hence, retailers need to address the concerns of the workforce, with 2 in 5 (44%) retail employees...
New research found that 91% of Singapore employers – the highest globally – struggle to keep employees engaged in their duties, with more than half saying boring and inefficient office tasks are the primary obstacle to productivity. The report by Laiye, an intelligent automation solutions provider, surveyed 1,300...
A global study by Workday has found that there is a prevalent lack of a strategic approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. For markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong, the study also revealed that there...
WorkForce Software has released the findings of its 2nd Annual Workforce Experience Gap study. Perception gaps narrowed between employers and employees when comparing the results to last year's findings, which revealed stark discrepancies between the quality of the work experience that organizations believe they are providing and what employees perceive they are...
Vodafone Business released the APAC edition of its annual global study, revealing that APAC businesses see a strong case for sustainability. Additionally, the study also highlights that more needs to be done to account for climate change in business planning to meet net zero...
PERSOLKELLY has conducted a business survey among 1,326 decision-makers who are responsible for hiring within their organisation. The report, titled "Hiring and Managing Talent Beyond Geographical Boundaries", highlighted the effectiveness and the growing trend of employers across the region in adopting offshore recruitment strategies...
Aon plc has released insights from its 2022 Older Age Workforce Study. The study, a first of its kind in Hong Kong, focuses on critical human resources practices and employee benefit and retirement plan data to help organisations create a compelling benefit package for older workers and differentiate themselves from...
With an increasingly competitive talent marketplace, new approaches toward management styles are necessary for organisations to cope with changes in the workplace. One of the approaches is coaching, a skill every business leader should have, according to almost all survey respondents (54% of respondents...
Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, today announced the results of its 2022 Executive Risk Survey, "Making Better Decisions in Uncertain Times." The survey clearly shows that leaders who are making better decisions about risks are better prepared to navigate through and...
The majority of business leaders globally (65 percent) and in Singapore (76 percent) are planning and implementing their information security based on compliance requirements rather than considering long-term business ambitions. These findings were unveiled in KPMG's 2022 Cyber Trust Insights report which surveyed 1,881...