Understanding the Jobs Bank for your business
It's been almost 2 years now since the WDA first launched the Jobs Bank and introduced the Fair Consideration framework. The changes, aimed at strengthening Singapore's core, required businesses...
View ArticleStrong employer branding: A key to success
More companies in Asia are paying attention to employer branding as a way to stand out in the increasingly competitive field of talent acquisition and retention. Already, 56% per cent of employers...
View ArticleContract employment continues to grow
While contracting has been a popular talent solution in more mature employment markets like Australia and the United Kingdom for years, its acceptance in Asia, including Hong Kong and Singapore, has...
View ArticleHiring a new team in Asia? Here's what you need to know
Setting up a new regional team or rapidly scaling up local HR operations presents a multitude of challenges. In Asia, with all its nuances around language, customs and people relationships, those...
View ArticleKey insights from the 2017 Singapore Salary & Employment Outlook
Despite Singapore’s slightly weaker global economic status, 2017 is set to see moderate growth across employee headcount, salary and the jobs market overall, particularly in the technology sector. A...
View ArticlePsychometric testing: why use it in recruitment
Psychometric testing sounds like a big word, but it basically refers to the measurement of the mind. Unlike facets such as education, skills, experience, appearance and punctuality, the behavioural...
View ArticleHow to use a recruitment agency to find a job
The job search process can be time-consuming and tiring especially when you’ve been hunting for that dream job for months but it seems like there isn’t a suitable job out there for you. Wouldn’t it be...
View ArticleShould You Work with a Recruitment Agency?
Bringing new talent onto your team is never easy. It’s time-consuming, expensive, and even stressful. Finding the right person for a role can feel like you’re searching for a needle in a haystack. When...
View ArticleThe Philippines in 2019: Economy and workforce will see accelerated growth
It’s more fun in the Philippines! The ever-present slogan of the official tourist office of the Philippines applies to tourists – but does it also apply to the business world? I have the answer to that...
View ArticleThe Future of Technology: 8 key drivers of change for Tech in Asia-Pacific
After researching technology hiring, two clear predictions emerge. Firstly, technology can no longer sit apart from broader business concerns. And second, traditional IT people must speak better...
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