Gender pay gap is one among critical gender equality issues that has stayed since women are entering the workforce. But the truth is, there is another gap that is less discussed: the network gap.  Based on a survey titled Do Informal Referrals Lead to Better Matches?, someone who has a strong network would be more […]Continue reading

Stress is one of the great silent killers of modern times. In a study of 30,000 American adults, researchers found that people who experienced a lot of stress in the previous year had a 43 percent increased risk of dying. But that was only true for people who also believed that stress is harmful to […]Continue reading

By Patrick Hubbard, Head Geek™, SolarWinds The stereotype of IT workers spending their working days secluded in a small dark room in the distant corner of the office may have evolved over the years, but communication and interpersonal skills are still rarely seen as key attributes for the modern IT pro. However, all that is […]Continue reading

None should be taking an advantage of today’s tough situation. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) has warned employers not to abuse the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) to obtain higher payouts. If they do, they would be charged under the Penal Code and face up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine. “It is […]Continue reading

With the new return to work policies amidst the ongoing pandemic, HR leaders must work harder to ensure the safety of employees when they come back to the office. Several arrangements should be made, such as who is going to come back to work, what kind of health protocols should be prepared, and how the […]Continue reading

The sudden shift to the “new normal” creates a new level of complexity for employers and HR leaders when it comes to taking care of employees’ wellbeing. Studies have found that these feelings of struggle and stress are not signs that ones are unwell or ‘broken,’ but they are signs that something important needs attention. […]Continue reading

Singapore, June 4, 2020 – Sansan Inc. (Sansan), a Japanese provider of cloud-based contact management solutions for corporations, today announced that it is adding a virtual business card exchange function to its suite of offerings and introducing ‘Sansan Virtual Cards’. Sansan’s IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was Japan’s biggest IPO of 2019 and it seeks to continue its […]Continue reading

Bloomberg – Mostly empty offices, staggered work hours, face shields and contact tracing — that’s what Singapore’s cautious return to work will look like under the watchful gaze of the hub’s financial regulator. Banks will start the slow process of returning employees to the office on Tuesday, when the government begins to reopen the economy. […]Continue reading

As a response to the economic downturn posed by COVID-29 crisis, Singapore’s National Wages Council (NWC) has enacted new guidelines. As stated in the guidelines, pay cuts might be unavoidable as a cost-cutting measure for the business continuity plan. However, NWC urged employers to ensure management “leads by example” before implementing the cutting system.  The […]Continue reading

Having surveyed approximately 55,000 business leaders over 10 years, The Social Enterprise at Work: Paradox as a Path Forward becomes one of the longest longitudinal studies. This study was commissioned by Deloitte, examining top workforce trends for 2020 and ways business leaders can blend technology and people to create lasting value for themselves, organisations, and […]Continue reading