HR Stars Awards announces winners for 2023
The prestigious HR Stars Awards announced its winners on July 10, 2023, recognising outstanding achievements in the field of human resources. Winners from Singapore and Indonesia demonstrated exceptional practices and leadership in various HR categories. The following are the winners of HR Stars Awards 2023: Singapore Employer of Choice DXC Technology Best Workplace Culture and […]
Breaking the silence: Singapore’s bold move towards salary transparency
The age-old taboo surrounding salary discussions is now being challenged in Singapore, with new calls for wage transparency gaining momentum in Singapore. While salary secrecy has long been considered a workplace norm, proponents argue that disclosing salaries can lead to fairer compensation, promote equality, and empower employees to negotiate better wages. Is it now time […]
Generation Zs embracing uncertain job market
In a dynamic and ever-changing economy, the resilience of young professionals in the face of job uncertainty has become increasingly evident. As the global labor market continues to evolve, Generation Zs are proving their ability to adapt and thrive, even amid challenging circumstances. Rather than succumbing to despair, these resilient individuals are actively seeking new […]
Applied HR author stresses importance of trust in workplaces
Describing himself as having “stumbled into HR”, K. Thivenathan, or ‘Thivi’, as he prefers, now has three decades of HR experience under his belt. Through circumstance and chance, he found himself intrigued by the process of engaging employees in order to drive business success, and continued steadily on that path. Since his first job at […]
Singapore’s total employment rate shows stability, despite economic challenges
Despite economic challenges and uncertainties, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) latest labour report demonstrates the resilience of Singapore’s workforce and its ability to adapt in difficult times. Its total employment rate remained stable, showcasing a positive trend despite ongoing global economic fluctuations. The total employment rate measures the number of employed individuals, including both residents […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Remote, Certis & more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Barbara Mathews Chief People Officer, Remote Barbara Mathews has recently joined Remote as its Chief People Officer. Her appointment brings a wealth of HR experience from her previous role as the International Head of HR at Stripe, where […]
Pandemic spurs demand for remote work in Singapore, but job postings fall short
The Covid-19 pandemic sparked a surge in demand for remote work globally, yet Singapore’s job market is struggling to meet this growing preference, with job postings failing to adequately reflect the demand for flexible work arrangements from candidates. According to a recent study, a mere 9% of job listings in Singapore explicitly mention remote work […]
The First Word: Retaining talent in auditing as pressure builds
The audit profession’s talent shortage issue has become more pronounced recently. The number of hired auditors in key roles has not kept up with the growing demand for professional audit services. The number of qualified graduates joining auditing has also dwindled. This article explains how recent high-profile audit partner allegations have affected the audit profession, […]
Singapore tops ranks of most expensive cities for expats
According to Mercer’s 2023 Cost of Living survey, Singapore has made a significant leap to become one of the most expensive cities for expat employees, taking over the second spot globally. The survey evaluated 227 cities across five continents in March 2023, and analysed the cost of over 200 items in each location, including housing, […]
HR professionals meet-up event to bring Singapore’s HR community together
Chief of Staff Asia is set to host an exclusive HR Professionals Meet-Up event aimed at fostering networking opportunities and knowledge sharing within Singapore’s HR community. The event, scheduled to take place at Ameising Bar & Dining on July 6 at 5:00pm-7:30pm, promises an evening of engaging conversations, valuable insights, and the launch of Chief […]
