Singapore retains its leading position in Asia Pacific for the sixth consecutive year in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2019, announced during GTCI’s Asia Launch event at the INSEAD Asia campus in Singapore. Produced in partnership with The Adecco Group and Tata Communications, the GTCI...
A survey by Reeracoen provides insightful revelations about employers' hiring motivations and workforce plans across 30 industries in Singapore for 2024. The survey of 159 companies indicates a promising hiring outlook amidst economic expansion and new business ventures. Notably, demand for specialised skill sets signals Singapore's emphasis on building a skilled,...
HP has revealed 56% of millennials (27 to 42-year-olds) and 55% of Gen X (43 to 58-year-olds) strongly believe that adopting technology for business is a smart choice for the future. But findings from the HP Smart Where IT Matters Study, show a generational gap...
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...
Prudential Singapore  has launched a mobile app, Business@Pulse, to help SME employees manage their group insurance conveniently and seamlessly. They will be able to view their medical and employee benefits as well as submit claims through the mobile app, at any time, and from anywhere.Through...
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...
Workers in Asia Pacific are facing increased burnout due to lack of separation between work and personal life as well as worry of contracting COVID-19, according to Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index report, focussing on employee wellbeing. On average, close to one third of workers in...
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...
New research from Xero has revealed that 89% of small business owners in Singapore are concerned about AI development and adoption is outpacing regulation, as generative AI tools permeate various industries and the workforce.  Xero’s Future Focus AI research surveyed over 3,000 small business owners...
Research from PageUp reveals strategies business leaders can implement to crack the code on talent attraction. PageUp surveyed 185,000 applicants worldwide to understand what really matters in the hiring process. The findings give leaders valuable insights on how to secure talent in the face of ongoing talent...