New training programme to build hospitality talent pipeline in Singapore
Hospitality group Far East Hospitality (FEH) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) have partnered to create a robust local talent pipeline for Singapore’s hospitality sector. Named the Far More Pathways, the initiative seeks to address the perennial labour shortage issues in Singapore and the hospitality sector by mutually leveraging Far East Hospitality’s resources with those from Temasek […]
Medical tech company offers training for healthcare providers
Medical tech company Smith + Nephew (S+N) recently launched its S+N Academy Singapore, aiming to provide medical education and digital innovation for healthcare professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. S+N Academy Singapore offers an immersive and interactive training environment for healthcare professionals, where they can experience innovative technologies and enhance their skills under the guidance of […]
Upskilling way forward for S’pore to remain competitive
To ensure that Singapore remains competitive in an increasingly global market, citizens and residents must be equipped with the skills needed when competing globally. Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said that this comes as the world faces uncertain and trying conditions, from geopolitical tensions to economic pressures. “We have got to then invest significantly into […]
New digital tools are providing the keys to training woes
In today’s changing business landscape, a company’s growth primarily depends on the ability of HR leaders to successfully deploy, train and manage its workforce. However, with many employees feeling disconnected, promoting and leveraging a truly connected training platform is now also proving essential. Robert Walters’ exit process survey found that 85% of employers in Asia […]
Examining the financial costs of the shortage in soft skills
According to a Deloitte Access Economics report, soft skill-intensive occupations will account for two-thirds of all jobs by 2030, compared to the less than 50% recorded in 2000. Arinya Talerngsri, Chief Capability Officer and Managing Director at SEAC, and a life-long promoter of leadership skills for C-level executives in Thailand, says HR must do more […]
Training: A key strategy to attract and retain people
Millennials and Generation Z comprise the majority of Southeast Asia’s workforce. Unlike the generations that preceded them, these individuals place a stronger desire on a workplace environment that allows for professional and personal growth. HR leadership and team managers must understand what motivates these employees to attract and retain them. Noppamas Sivakriskul, McKinsey & Company’s […]
Career growth, remuneration driving employee exodus
Mercer’s COVID-19 Pulse Survey, which gathered responses from 850 employers globally, found that Southeast Asia has observed some of the highest turnover rates in the world, especially at the mid-career level. Although dissatisfaction with remuneration has been the primary cause behind their departures, poor benefits and limited career advancements were also common drivers cited by […]
“Build” strategies now streets ahead: Chief of Staff research
The region-wide shortage of skills and an unprecedented exodus from professional work have combined to push training departments much higher on corporate agendas. This is one of the key conclusions of the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, focusing on training, learning, and employee development. Titled Time to Build: Learning and Development Strategies in […]
Five soft skills employees need in the modern workplace
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: Employees absolutely need specific hard skills, according to their profession, but those vocational abilities are no longer enough. In addition, professional staff need to have competency in a wide range of soft skill areas, to enable them to work as part of a team and interconnected organisation. Regardless of industriy, soft […]
