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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.
March 01, 2022
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?
February 11, 2022
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.
April 03, 2019
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
February 20, 2019
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).
December 13, 2018
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.
December 11, 2018
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.
October 02, 2018
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.
September 25, 2018
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.
September 19, 2018
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.
September 18, 2018