The complex world of flexible benefits and CPF in Singapore
Singapore’s Central Provident Fund payment rules can be confusing. TMF Group’s Aileen Ng shares some of the places where HR can go wrong.
Jobless rate for Singapore continues to climb
Singapore’s unemployment rate rose to 3.1% in second quarter statistics released this month, following on from an increase in the first quarter.
Talents choose Singapore as top location in Asia for work
Talents have cited Singapore as the best location for work in Asia. China has come in second, with Taiwanese and Hong Kong talent preferring it.
Accommodation for every business traveller
The world may be more digitally connected, but that hasn’t slowed down the need for business travel. Ascott is expanding its brand portfolio in response.
Re(de)fining human intelligence in the digital world
Jacely Voon, General Manager of Human Capital with Fuji Xerox Singapore, says employers need to embrace new concepts of “Human Intelligence”
At Far East Hospitality, it’s all about the family
Far East Hospitality – a leading hotels and serviced residences provider – believes that treating employees well is the key to business success.
Almost one in three of Singapore’s bosses have demoted employees
A frequently-cited reason for the demotions involved employees who were promoted but struggled to succeed in their new roles.
How Moneyball inspired HR at Circles.Life
The Special Projects Lead for Circles.Life was at HR Festival Asia to share how data science has helped to improve business performance.
Adapting digital transformation in HR to every industry
Digital, digital everywhere but are we doing it right? A panel of experts looked deep into the question on stage at HR Festival Asia today.
HR technology tools: Intelligence is everything
Futurist and technology commentator John Sumser took the Plenary Stage to highlight the immense potential of technology in HR, and also its dangers.
Power Talks set to electrify Day Two of HR Festival Asia
A full schedule of short, sharp Power Talks is set to wow visitors to the HR Festival Asia expo on the final day of the event.
Singtel’s technology-centric recruitment strategy
The telco’s Head of Talent Acquisition shared how the company had successfully automated the recruitment function at HR Festival Asia today.
Carving a bigger share of a US$400b pie in Singapore
Singapore is investing heavily in HR technology, as Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad told HR Festival Asia today.
How DBS changed its fortunes in less than a decade
DBS Bank’s Chief Data and Transformation Officer Paul Cobban told HR Festival Asia about the company’s unique and rapid transformation journey.
Crowds welcome opening day of HR Festival Asia
A strong crowd has turned out for the opening sessions of HR Festival Asia in Singapore this morning.
Behind Asia-Pacific’s new surge in coaching
As the digital era cements itself in organisational discourse, one-on-one coaching is being utilised to help leaders face the new and unexpected challenges.
Grab to double Singapore staff to 3,000
Grab plans to double the number of staff in Singapore to 3,000 next year. This will coincide with its shift into its new headquarters.
How employees grow with the business at Schroders Singapore
Daniel Tam, Head of HR at Schroders Singapore, chats further about how the organisation ensures that employees can grow with the business.
Tailoring people strategies to industry trends at Schroders Singapore
Daniel Tam, Head of HR, Schroders Singapore, chats about the investment firm’s local talent challenges and strategies.
HR Festival Asia welcomes Singapore Minister of State as Guest of Honour
Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad will deliver a keynote address on the first morning of HR Festival Asia
How one small business is tackling the talent challenge
Sharon Teo, General Manager of Eastport Maritime, talks about how the SME is coping in the battle of talent.
More than 160 HR tech providers active in Singapore
Increasingly, these HR technologies are evolving into tools that provide actionable insights for better talent engagement.
Three barriers to digital learning implementation
Budgets, competencies, and indifferent stakeholders are holding organisations back from truly upskilling and engaging staff, George Aveling warns.
Singapore vocational education institution to offer RPA training
Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education aims too equip students with knowledge and skills related to robotic process automation.
Companies should embrace diversity and inclusion to serve a purpose
HR leaders say companies must drive a cultural shift locally to improve diversity and inclusion, rather than focusing on hard targets.
Mitsui Chemicals reduces carbon footprint during career fairs
Mitsui Chemicals Asia-Pacific in Singapore invites candidates at career fairs to make a preliminary online submisison, rather than submit paper CVs.
$4.6 billion for Singapore companies and workers to transform
SG$1 billion has been earmarked in Singapore’s budget for the coming year to help companies transform, and $3.6 billion to help workers.
New app to fill one million jobs in Malaysia by end of the year
More than a million jobs across 10 industries in Malaysia are forecast to be filled by the end of 2019 through the recently launched app, eRezeki.
Employees want to feel like they’re part of a family
The study also found that employees are starting to question their own company’s corporate mission and values.
A rewarding job matters to all age groups in Singapore
More than 40% of 18 to 29 year olds have a positive outlook on the economy, but less than half of of surveyed 50 to 60 year olds feel the same.