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 […]
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 […]
