Qashier is a fintech startup that equips businesses with a platform for POS, payment, customer acquisition and loyalty solutions. Co-founders Christoper Choo and Franklin Zhao Liang, recognising the need for affordable and user-friendly digital solutions for SMEs, founded the company in 2019. Since then, the business has experienced tremendous growth,...
The majority of the working population in Hong Kong suffers from multiple mental health problems related to work, and disengagement is alarmingly high, according to the latest findings from the AXA Study of Mind Health and Wellbeing 2024 ("the Study"). The annual survey, which assesses mind health and wellbeing globally, paints a concerning picture...
SoftwareOne released further findings from its Cloud Skills Report, highlighting the need to bridge the Human-Machine divide. The biggest pain point for companies in their digital transformation efforts is ensuring employee skills growth matches the rapid rate of innovation. Nearly two-thirds (62%) report currently having inadequate skills to leverage AI and 41%...
Qualtrics has released one of the world’s largest annual studies into employee experience and the state of work - the 2025 Employee Experience Trends report - revealing critical insights empowering businesses and people leaders to improve employee experience, boost productivity, and drive well-being in 2025. Drawing on 35,000 responses across...
A new region-wide report has found that nearly half (45%) of Singaporean employers are hesitant to ‘actively employ’ individuals with mental health conditions, while 26% are unsure whether their companies ‘actively employ’ such individuals, higher than the regional average. In contrast, smaller Southeast Asian markets, including Vietnam (86%), Thailand (87%)...
In Singapore's dynamic business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99% of businesses and 71% of employment in the city-state, are leading the charge in terms of innovation and economic growth. However, as the workforce evolves and employee expectations shift, SMEs must overcome a significant obstacle:...
In light of emerging trends in the wholesale trade sector, including increasing digitalisation (52%) and an emphasis on sustainability in wholesale trade processes (43%), more than nine in ten wholesale trade leaders agree (31% strongly agree, 64% somewhat agree) that new job roles will be created while existing ones...
Slack’s Workforce Lab research explores what motivates workers to use AI and how they feel about using it at work. Through in-depth interviews and a survey of 1,031 workers from Singapore, the research uncovered five distinct AI personas that employers need to understand as they implement AI and bring workers onboard “The...
Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced the results of the 9th annual "State of Smart Manufacturing Report: CPG Edition." The global study encompasses the responses of 158 leaders from CPG manufacturers, inclusive of home and personal care, as well as food and beverage manufacturers, across 17 of the leading manufacturing countries. This...
G-P (Globalization Partners) announced that more Singaporean workers (68%) anticipate hitting the job market in the next six months compared to last year (58%), according to the results of a new survey. Additionally, more than half (56%) are considering pursuing a remote work opportunity for a global company without relocating,...