New “Step IT Up” programme to accelerate talent conversion for tech roles
Digital transformation consultancy Temus launched its Step IT Up programme on January 26. This is designed to train future software developers with the skills needed in a competitive digital economy. The programme is supported by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority, under its Techskills Accelerator Initiative. Step IT Up focuses on assisting people who have no […]
HR Tech Update: Learning tools take a big step forward
HR TECHNOLOGY: Learning and development opportunities within an organisation can be valuable drivers for employee engagement and retention. It’s no wonder then that one of the fastest growth areas within the HR technology space is for learning and development platforms. There have been complaints across the board, from staff themselves to line managers, and everyone […]
Employees seek out more direct training opportunities
Lack of skilled talent is one of the key hiring challenges faced by Malaysian employers, but one driver of that may be a lack of training opportunities for those already in employment. Around 85% of Malaysians believe that employers should offer learning and development training programmes to meet wider industry demand. However, there is a […]
What skills will engineers need to develop further in 2023?
Green skills are set to be vital for those in the engineering profession, according to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). As the Lion City transitions to a greener economy, cross-sector and cross-functional green skills would be highly sought after by employers, the government training agency noted. These include the following skills: Energy management and audit Sustainable engineering […]
HR Trends for 2023
Five goals companies may want to consider for 2023
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: There are only a few days left before 2022 ends and HR professionals are busy preparing their organisations and employees for another year of wins and challenges. With that in mind, setting goals can help them identify their focus for the upcoming year and keep them in the right direction. Here […]
WSG launches new career conversion programme
The launch of a new career conversion programme (CCP) will help 200 workers to reskill and take on business functions, including sustainability reporting and implementation or development of carbon projects. Workforce Singapore (WSG) announced the launch of the CCP early this month at Eunoia Junior College. Deputy Prime Minister Heng See Keat spearheaded the launch. […]
Skills mismatch a continuing problem in Malaysia, expert says
The president of the Malaysian Employers Federation Syed Hussain Syed Husman has said that skills mismatch remains an ongoing problem in Malaysia, where graduates with degrees do not have enough expertise to work within Malaysia’s most important industries. “The next government needs to focus and improve on the relevance of skills development and Technical and Vocational […]
Group urges government to boost digital skills
Advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines has called on the government to craft and implement a digital strategy to boost the skills and knowledge of Filipino workers, as well as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in the country. CitizenWatch Philippines co-convenor Orlando Oxales said this could be done through partnerships with telecommunication companies and educational institutions. […]
Singapore to provide more upskilling opportunities for employees
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the government is studying how to provide more opportunities for Singaporeans to upskill. These upskilling opportunities will allow employees to continue transitioning throughout their careers and keep up-to-date with new technologies or trends. At a youth forum organised by Channel News Asia, Wong said that creating an environment […]
