Besides the economic slowdown wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, another issue that has raised concerns around the world is the security of the global food supply chain. This is especially significant for small countries like Singapore that rely heavily on food imports. As a result, recent border...
Part of adjusting to the new normal involves how companies can continue to meet the evolving needs of their workforces whether they are in the office or working remotely. Even before the pandemic, studies showed that for every $1 invested in workplace adjustments centred on wellbeing, a company was...
Employment Hero has released a global report examining the impact of COVID-19 on business owners and employees.
The survey which included more than 1000 Malaysian employers and employees found that 70% of Malaysian businesses would mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all their staff. Employees, too,...
Michael Page Singapore witnessed the number of jobs rise in Q3 2021 compared to Q3 2020 by 21%. According to job opportunity data observed by Michael Page, this was led by growth in job opportunities across certain key sectors from last year namely Engineering & Manufacturing (up 48%),...
Two large-scale, localised, hybrid work trials were conducted by Trip.com Group in 2010 and 2021, prior to the rollout of their new hybrid work model in 2022. Each of the trials focused on different groups of staff and working models. The 2010 trial, which saw volunteers work...
Workplaces of today are no longer the same as before. With hybrid work fast becoming the norm globally, and Gen-Zs and millennials comprising 75% of the workforce by 2025, the traditional workplace that people were once familiar with has undoubtedly been transformed. Such revolutionary changes also mean...
The KPMG 2022 CEO Outlook, which asked more than 1,300 CEOs at the world's largest businesses about their strategies and outlook, has uncovered the top concerns and challenges for Singapore CEOs.
Reputational risks and economic pressures are top concerns for Singapore CEOsIn terms of top...
67% of employers are having to offer higher than anticipated salaries to attract new employees, according to new research.
According to the research by global talent services company, Morgan McKinley, for its 2023 Salary Guide, 61% of employers have had to increase salaries to retain...
Data from Generation reveals that organizations must radically rethink hiring practices for entry-level tech talent – and lays out first steps to take.
A number of companies have already broken the mold and removed degree or work requirements over the past three years, and...
A survey revealed that 73% of organisations in Hong Kong have found hiring 'very' or 'quite' competitive in 2023. 91% have lost staff members in the last six months, with half selecting 'salary' as the main reason for their departures.
Despite this, the research, conducted by...
