Glassdoor recently released its list of the 50 top companies to work for. Based on that, here’s a list of the 10 best employers in technology related fields. 1). Facebook Why? - It reaches about a seventh of the world’s population and gives every employee a chance to make a difference. Teams are small and have a…
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Singapore Employment And Salary Trends In 2012 [With Video]
The Ministry of Manpower released its report covering Singapore employment and salary trends in 2012. Here are the highlights: Singapore’s resident labour force grew faster in 2012, reflecting the increase in resident labour force participation rate, to a new high of 66.6% in 2012 from 66.1% in 2011. The resident labour force rose by 1.9% over the…
Singapore Employees Are Vacation Deprived, But Use Whatever Is Available
Here are the highlights from a survey conducted by Expedia, on vacation days and usage, for several countries.
No Real Increase In Singapore Salaries In 2013
Companies are forecasting a 4.5% increase in Singapore salaries in 2013, according to ECA International. In the last 4 years, this is the first time that the rate of salary increase in Singapore has not been higher than the previous year. “The fact that proposed salary increases in 2013 mirror those awarded in 2012 reflects…
Who Is The Happiest Of Them All (In Singapore)?
The latest Work Happiness survey by JobsCentral indicates an improvement in happiness levels in Singapore. However, Singapore employees are still just above the Neutral mark. Previously ranked third for three consecutive years, ‘Salary’ is now the most important factor to workers followed by ‘Work-life balance’ and ‘Advancement opportunities’ tied at second position. As with past surveys, having…
Singapore Employment/Economic Situation in 2012 Better Than Many Countries in Asia Pacific
According to the International Labour Organization, the fragile global economic climate continued to take a toll on Asia and the Pacific. As per the latest data for 2012, economic activity continued to decelerate in many economies in the region, as uncertainty caused by the euro area debt crisis persisted, export markets weakened and the global…
No More Pension For Members of Parliament In Singapore
Under the Singapore Parliamentary Pensions Act, political office holders who served at least eight years are eligible for a pension. The pension amount is dependent on the length of service of the office holder. The maximum annual pension is about 11% of an office holder’s salary prior to retirement. A bill was passed on Monday…
More Employment Pass And S-Pass Applications Rejected This Year
Acting Minister for Manpower Mr Tan Chuan-Jin said 30% of foreigner Employment Pass (EP) and S-Pass applicants were rejected in Singapore, as at end July this year. This is up from last year’s total rejection figure of 26%. He added that 29% out of the total number of rejected applications were for renewals, an increase compared…
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Rationale Behind Hiring Foreigners For Jobs In Singapore [Infographic]
JobStreet surveyed 1,400 Singaporean jobseekers and 200 employers, to get some perspectives on why companies hire foreigners for jobs in Singapore. Here are the highlights and an infographic of the results: 66% of local job seekers considered low cost of labour as the reason for hiring foreigners. Only 16% of employers had the same view. 40%…
The Best Companies In Asia For Leadership 2012
The Hay Group has done some research to identify the Best Companies In Asia For Leadership. The study’s purpose is to identify which organisations have the best leadership practices and what we can learn from them. It asks employees to rate their own organisation’s leadership practices. Employees are also asked to nominate the three firms they…