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Digital Economy

Flipping the recruitment script to find the right talent quickly

GRIT challenges the traditional way of recruitment -- companies can apply to talent instead of the other way round. Here's why.
Singapore's litmus test to access the right talent - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

CXOs

Singapore's litmus test to access the right talent

How can we ensure global talent complement and strengthen Singapore's AI ecosystem for the betterment of all?

Careers & Training

Are Singapore companies guilty of ageism despite our greying population?

SINGAPORE (Apr 3): Companies in Singapore generally view mature workers as an asset although they may not have the right facilities to accommodate such employees, suggests a new survey conducted by PersolKelly.

Careers & Training

Local talent can expect a 12-15% salary hike when switching jobs this year, says recruiter

SINGAPORE (Feb 20): In spite of government projects that suggest a slight drop in hiring growth this year, recruitment specialist Michael Page is expecting job growth to continue its steady momentum across 2019 due to talent shortages and high demand for

Singapore economy

More job openings than job seekers for 3rd consecutive quarter despite improving labour market: MOM

SINGAPORE (Dec 13): Job vacancies continue to outnumber the number of job seekers even as Singapore’s labour market showed further signs of improvement in 3Q18, finds the latest quarterly employment study by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Singapore economy

Singapore indicates region's weakest hiring intentions for 1Q19: ManpowerGroup

SINGAPORE (Dec 11): Singapore’s hiring pace is expected to moderate in 1Q19 after three consecutive quarters of strengthening labour market activity, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.

Labour market

Challenges faced by Asia Pacific employers as salaries continue to grow

SINGAPORE (Oct 2): For the first time since 2014, salary increases across 17 markets in Asia Pacific saw a mild 0.1% y-o-y rebound this year, according to the latest Salary budget Planning Survey Report (Q3) by Willis Towers Watson.  

Global Economy

Growing talent mismatch & productivity issues taking a toll on global labour market: Hays

SINGAPORE (Sept 25): The global labour market is coming under increasing pressure even with expectations of economic growth to maintain its momentum over the next 12 months, finds the latest and seventh edition of the Hays Global Skills Index.

Careers & Training

HSBC plans wealth hiring spree in CEO's bet on Asia's rich

(Sept 8): HSBC Holdings Plc is planning to increase its wealth-management staff in Asia as Chief Executive Officer John Flint bets on growth in the region.

Management & Corporate Governance

Asia Pacific employers still fall short of fixing the compensation divide, finds survey

SINGAPORE (Sept 18): Over half the companies in Asia Pacific are failing to compensate their staff effectively and fairly, suggests a new study conducted by Willis Towers Watson.
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