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...
Randstad Singapore has launched the results of the “COVID-19 Labour Pulse Survey”, revealing that 51% of respondents are actively looking for a new job in the next 12 months.
The 2020 COVID-19 Labour Pulse Survey is an online study conducted by Randstad Singapore with 638 locally-based working professionals between 26...
Trend Micro Incorporated has released survey results that show how remote workers address cybersecurity. Nearly three quarters (72%) of remote workers say they are more conscious of their organisation's cybersecurity policies since lockdown began, but many are breaking the rules anyway due to limited understanding or resource constraints.
Trend Micro's Head in...
Google, the Economic Development Board (EDB), the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) have announced Skills Ignition SG - A Grow With Google Program in support of the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package.
A new jobs and skills training initiative for 3,000 local entry-level and mid-career job-seekers,...
Without doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic is by far the most profound disruption to work life on record. As remote working has evolved from a nice-to-have, to a fundamental requirement, the Singaporean workforce is experiencing massive changes to the way they work, with most working within the four walls of...
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 times as...
It doesn’t matter if you are a company manager or business owner, been in business for decades or recently set up. Each of us faces unique challenges under the pressure of COVID-19.
At times like these, it’s natural to seek insights via trusted experts – from economics professors and medical...
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF), in partnership with Enterprise Singapore (ESG) will set up a $2.5 million Rising in Support of Enterprises (RISE) Fund and will partner the SBF Foundation in its $2 million industry-led Compassion Fund.
These two initiatives aim to help businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),...
GoBear, a financial services platform, has partnered with insurance company Chubb, to launch “Work From Home Care”. This new white-label insurance bundle offers protection against specific risks residents face while telecommuting during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Work From Home Care offers a subscription to the Doctor Anywhere app, as well as...
Australia has one of the largest casual workforces in the world and it has been hard-hit by COVID-19 restrictions, with almost 70% of casual workers reporting they are suffering financially, a Humanforce survey has revealed.
This financial hardship experienced by casual workers was the result of many employers having shut-down or reduced...
