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How can Singapore turn 'old' into gold again?
SINGAPORE (Oct 19): For many Singaporeans, longevity can be scary without adequate finances or good health.
October 19, 2018
In print this week
Rage against the machines?
SINGAPORE (Oct 12): While much has been said about jobs being taken over by robots, many experts still see human talent working alongside AI to deliver the most productive outcome. In fact, a company’s adoption of technology could help its employees bec
October 12, 2018
Disruption and Digitalisation
Gig workers may enjoy enviable perks but tend to save less: Manulife
SINGAPORE (Oct 4): Joining Singapore’s rising gig economy certainly comes with benefits, such as flexibility and job satisfaction, that a regular nine-to-five desk job may not offer. Those who opt to do so are however finding it harder to save compared
October 04, 2018
Singapore economy
Singapore employers report most optimistic hiring outlook since 2015: ManpowerGroup
SINGAPORE (Sept 11): Employers in Singapore continue to report stronger hiring intentions for 4Q18, according to data reported by workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup.
September 11, 2018
Singapore economy
Expats love Singapore for quality of life, but less so for work-life balance and the locals: survey
SINGAPORE (Sept 6): Global expatriates (expats) continue to wax lyrical over Singapore’s political stability and great transportation infrastructure, although the city state is not without its flaws.
September 06, 2018
Singapore economy
Singapore 2Q unemployment rate at 2.1%, up from 2.0% in 1Q
SINGAPORE (July 27): Singapore’s overall unemployment rate edged up 0.1 percentage point to 2.1% in June from 2.0% in March as more people entered the workforce, reported the Ministry of Manpower today.
July 27, 2018
For most Singaporeans, living abroad is still the dream: Survey
SINGAPORE (July 16): A significant majority of Singaporeans would like to live abroad, albeit not infinitely, according to a recent study conducted by online money transfer service TransferWise.
July 16, 2018
Careers & Training
Singaporeans say attractive salary and benefits a must-have for ideal employer
SINGAPORE (June 5): A majority of 68% of employees and job seekers in Singapore say that an attractive salary and benefits is a must-have criteria of an ideal employer, according to Randstad’s latest Employer Brand Research 2018.
June 05, 2018
Surbana Jurong, F&N join Randstad's 2018 list of top companies to work for in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Apr 26): Recruitment and HR services agency Randstad has released its list of top 75 companies to work for in Singapore based on findings from its latest Randstad Employer Brand Research 2018.
April 26, 2018
Careers & Training
Will the gig economy take over as Singapore's Gen Z workforce matures?
SINGAPORE (Apr 20): Singapore’s Generation Z (Gen Z) workers, namely those born between 1995 and 2009, are more likely to seek temporary employment over permanent full-time positions than all other age groups in the city state.
April 20, 2018