The First Word: How Singapore can close the cybersecurity gap
Singapore has long been a gateway for tech companies looking to expand operations into Southeast Asia and has a growing reputation of being the ‘Silicon Valley of Asia’. The city-state is also home to a thriving tech-enabled startup ecosystem and is strongly positioned as one of the world’s most advanced digital economies. However, according to […]
Singapore losing SGD 16 billion a year to depression and anxiety: study
A recent study conducted by Duke-NUS Medical School and the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) has revealed that depression and anxiety may cost Singapore nearly SGD 16 billion a year, or approximately 2.9% of the entire gross domestic product. The online research, which polled 5,725 adults, found that 14% of respondents had depression symptoms, while […]
Over half of Singaporeans believe they’re underpaid: Randstad survey
A recent survey by Randstad Singapore revealed that 53% of Singaporeans feel they are not fairly compensated for their work. The world’s largest talent company released the Salary and Bonus Expectations report to assist employers in understanding talent expectations regarding annual bonuses and salary increments amid rising living costs and labour market imbalances. Randstad’s Managing […]
Singapore job seekers prioritise seamless digital experiences
Singaporean job seekers value seamless digital experiences when searching and applying for jobs, according to a recent Cisco AppDynamics study. The research included over 12,000 participants across 12 countries, with Singaporeans using an average of 5.6 digital services during the job hunt. Job sites (76%), social media (56%), and company websites (55%) emerged as top […]
Singaporean firms embrace distributed workforce for talent and profitability
Singaporean companies are increasingly adopting distributed workforces to address talent gaps and improve profitability, according to a recent IDC InfoBrief. Sponsored by Remote, the study found over 50% of Singapore’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and mid-market firms plan to hire 20-30% of new employees remotely in the next year. Singapore ranked second in international […]
The First Word: How Singapore businesses can improve gender workplace experiences
THE FIRST WORD: When we talk about making the workplace a fair and equitable experience for all, the conversation is almost always skewed towards a gender pay gap. New data has reinforced the point that there is a significantly wider discussion at hand; pay and compensation are part of a much larger gender experience gap […]
StarHub partners with industrial union to boost employee development
Singapore-based telecommunications company StarHub has partnered with the Singapore Industrial and Services Employees’ Union (SISEU) to enhance employee development across its workforce. The collaboration will establish a Company Training Committee to identify training needs and address skill gaps for StarHub employees. The committee will include representatives from StarHub management, the union, and other industry stakeholders. […]
HR Stars Awards: Best Training Interventions
Continuous learning and upskilling have always been essential for employees to stay competitive, but the need has been even further amplified by the rapidly-changing business landscape that we find ourselves in today. With this in mind, the Best Training Interventions Award, part of the inaugural HR Stars Awards in 2023, recognises organisations that have implemented […]
HR Stars Awards: First part of the judging panel revealed
Nominations for the inaugural HR Stars Awards are now open, and Chief of Staff Asia is excited to announce the first three judges for this year’s presentation. The panel includes Sonia McDonald, Nitin Goil, and Paul Howell, all of whom are well-known and highly regarded in the HR profession and industry. Sonia McDonald, CEO and […]
Ministry pledges to boost fair, inclusive, safe workplaces
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore has committed to “redouble its efforts” in fostering fair, inclusive, and safe workplaces. It says this will help to address labour market uncertainties amid the Covid-19 pandemic recovery. MOM will require employers to advertise job openings on its MyCareersFuture online portal, and fairly consider all local applicants before […]
