The First Word: Work from home – a job security alarm for employees who reside in expensive cities?
Many companies are making employees return to office as pandemic habits start to fade. Video conferencing company Zoom is asking some of its employees to get back on-site while Amazon tracks workers to ensure they are at their office desks. This recent turnaround has imparted many debates on whether or not remote and hybrid work […]
Most Singapore workers return to office, but gap remains between expectations and reality
A survey by workplace strategy and design firm Unispace found that 79% of Singapore workers are showing up on mandated days, more than the global average of 75%. However, only 51% of employees expect to be called back to the office at least four days a week by 2025, while 53% of employers expect the […]
Singapore employers and employees at odds over flexible work
The report, titled “Beyond 9 to 5: The Future of Flexibility in Work,” was conducted by Indeed, a global job site. It found that only 61% of employees believe their workplace is flexible, while 83% of employers claim they offer flexibility to staff. This disconnect is particularly evident in the retail sector, where 80% of […]
‘Singapore hiring rates slow down’, LinkedIn report
Companies are advised to emphasise building a growth, development, and learning culture due to slowing hiring rates. LinkedIn’s chief economist, Karin Kimborough, suggests that organisations focus on skills and career development in their talent strategy instead of costly external hiring. This is because labor markets are still tight in many countries and industries post-pandemic, and […]
Organisations need to rethink security in hybrid work ecosystems
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to hybrid work, and this trend is expected to continue in the years to come. This presents new challenges for organisations, as the traditional perimeter-based security model is no longer effective in a world where employees are working from anywhere. The Fortinet survey also found out 68% of […]
Jakarta is one of the ‘best cities’ in the world for workcations, survey
IWG’s study compared the nine key criteria – climate, culture, accommodation, transport, food & drink, happiness, broadband speed, and the availability of flexible workspace. Ranking the cities out of 10, Jakarta emerged as part of the TOP 10 attributing it to the city’s vibrant and laid back culture. The concept of “workcations,” experienced a surge […]
Malaysia Top 3, Singapore ranked 14th in offshore services
Malaysia emerged among the top three locations worldwide for potential offshore services, ranking 3rd in the list according to Kearney’s 2023 Global Services Location Index (GSLI). Singapore ranked 14th this year compared to 38th in 2021, noting a significant advancement. Although APAC markets remained prominent within the top 10, the Philippines descended from the list, […]
Singapore new hires open to other opportunities, survey reveals
A recent survey by Michael Page has revealed that new employees in Singapore are displaying a growing inclination towards exploring diverse career paths beyond their initial roles, prompting employers to reconsider their recruitment strategies. The report emphasises the importance of “transformative shift” in the manpower that employers need to recognise. This decision is influenced by […]
Emerging work trends in SG, shaping employee job expectations
In Singapore’s rapidly evolving job landscape, emerging work trends are significantly impacting employees’ job expectations. A recent study conducted Randstad has shed light on the factors influencing the workforce’s perceptions and priorities in the modern workplace. According to them, several key trends are driving shifts in employees’ expectations and shaping their career preferences. #1: Work-Life […]
SG gov’t initiative, ‘provide remote workers better representation and bargaining power’
In a significant move towards improving the working conditions of platform workers, the government has recently announced measures aimed at providing better representation and enhanced bargaining power for these workers. This initiative comes in response to the growing presence of the remote economy and the unique challenges faced by those working in the digital platform […]
