How Singapore is winning the upskilling challenge
Singapore intends to be a “bright green spark” in the globe, but to do so, the public, corporate, and human resources sectors need to be…
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Australia eases some immigration rules to fill skills shortages
SYDNEY: The Australian government on Tuesday announced reforms to its immigration system to fill critical labour shortages left after the COVID pandemic kept foreign workers…
How to retain new mothers in the workforce? India Inc bosses feel flexibility, supportive environment can make a difference
Many new mothers have been the victim of the motherhood penalty. Many feeling the three-year-long pandemic squeeze, mothers from around the world have been the…
‘Your career does suffer’: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna warns employees who work remotely
Arvind Krishna has a message for the 260,000 employees of International Business Machines Corp.: Remote work can be hazardous to your career. The CEO of…
Singaporeans use more than five digital services when looking for jobs; 99% of them expect organisations to provide a seamless digital experience
Cisco AppDynamics has shared its latest findings on talent acquisition from over 12,000 job seekers in 12 countries worldwide, including Singapore. And results reveal the…
More Indians aim to upskill in 2023 versus global counterparts
More Indians consider upskilling key to future-proofing careers as compared to their global counterparts, said a report by edtech platform Great Learning, which also found…
Top Companies 2023: The 25 best workplaces to grow your career in the UK
After several years of huge change in the labour market, this year is seeing new disruptions, from advancements in AI to the rise of the “quiet…
Online US real estate firm Opendoor cuts 22% of workforce
Opendoor Technologies Inc on Tuesday said it was cutting roughly 560 jobs, or 22% of the workforce at the online U.S. real estate firm, citing…
The decline in the value of the US dollar : Connecting the Dots on Global Economic Shifts
It’s good to know what is happening in the world—and even better to know what will happen next. As you look around, take some time…
How to Speak Up in a Meeting, and When to Hold Back
I recently spent a month interviewing the group heads of a large financial services company in order to understand how their direct reports need to communicate…