Silverlake Axis and Forward School partner up to develop tech talent
Software developer Silverlake Axis has partnered with Forward School, a technology and future skills school in Penang, Malaysia, to develop technical talent in the country. The memorandum of understanding includes the establishment of a Silverlake Axis Sponsorship Programme, in which the company will hire deserving students from the school. “People have always been at the […]
SEAC Thailand launches new upskilling program for local workers
People development firm SEAC has launched a new programme in order to upskill workers in Thailand. The 456 SMART Learning Ecosystem features what SEAC calls “4-Line Learning”, which involves a combination of OnLine (or “on your own” study), InLine (learning in person through workshops and labs), FrontLine (on the job training) and BeeLine (shared experience […]
Roadmap for adult education toward 2025 launched in Singapore
Singapore has launched its Training and Adult Education Industry Transformation Map, which seeks to provide workforce development and enterprise transformation to employers across industries. “The (2025 map) seeks to raise the industry relevance and market responsiveness of adult training in Singapore, so as to improve individual worker’s employability and support enterprise transformation across industries,” Minister […]
SEAC Thailand launches new upskilling program for locals
People development firm SEAC has launched a new programme in order to upskill workers in Thailand. The 456 SMART Learning Ecosystem features what SEAC calls “4-Line Learning”, which involves a combination of OnLine (or “on your own” study), InLine (learning in person through workshops and labs), FrontLine (on the job training) and BeeLine (shared experience […]
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 […]
Bukalapak propels diversity boom with “anchor employees”
In a recent LinkedIn blog, Suryo Sasono, Bukalapak’s Senior Vice-President of Talent, wrote about the explosion of diversity in his organisation. To quote: “We’ve learned enough (about) how homogenous talents lead to a severely homogenous perspective, leading to homogenous solutions that serve homogenous needs”. He suggests that the degree of diversity varies depending on […]
EHL Hospitality Business School, Diageo launch scholarship fund
International alcohol brand Diageo has set up an annual $10,000 scholarship fund contribution to the EHL Hospitality Business School, so that students may access insights and masterclasses from the Diageo Bar Academy. This will allow students to work on real-world challenges, and develop capabilities and careers within Singapore’s burgeoning luxury hospitality industry. This is in line […]
Leadership Strategy and Development
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 […]
