Singapore Maritime Foundation launches Workforce Transformation Guidebook
The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) has introduced the Maritime Workforce Transformation Guidebook, created in collaboration with Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL), offering practical job redesign approaches for maritime companies. The guidebook is based on the findings and recommendations of a job redesign pilot conducted in 2022, supported by the Maritime and […]
HR Stars Awards: Best Covid Management Strategies
The Covid-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for organisations and their staff around the world. Far beyond typical business continuity preparations from before 2020, this unprecedented health crisis forced organisations to quickly reach and continuously adapt to the fast-changing business conditions. The Best Covid Management Strategies Award, part of the inaugural HR Stars Awards programme in […]
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 […]
