A new scam method involving text messages advertising fake jobs has been reported in Singapore recently. On Thursday (April 8), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) warned the public to be alerted with suspicious job ads that offer attractive hourly-rated salaries. Those who fall for the scams may unknowingly be used as money mules to launder […]Continue reading

Be it attending a virtual meeting at home, working at the office, having a conference, meeting up with your old friends, or going to a reunion, always spare time to have a coffee break.  In the fast-paced digital age, employees are loaded with myriad tasks and responsibilities to execute within a strict time frame. Meeting […]Continue reading

As consumers alter their retail behaviour due to the pandemic, companies have increasingly turned to digital marketing as a means to reach out to their customers. Digital Marketing skills have therefore grown in importance as the top competency required for business viability, as voted by half of employers in Singapore (50% in 2021 vs 44% […]Continue reading

The average salaries of Malaysian fresh graduates have decreased drastically last year. According to data released by the Statistics Department, the majority of fresh talents earn between RM1,001 and RM1,500 in 2020, compared to RM2,001-RM2,500 in 2019. Assuring that low starting salaries are a temporary thing due to the difficult market conditions, the Malaysian Employers […]Continue reading

This article is a guest post.  The need to spark employee creativity has always been an issue with employees. Many employees may feel discouraged and not very creative if your office environment is not up twoo par. Making sure that your employees are comfortable, motivated, and creative is extremely important. This all begins with the […]Continue reading

There are plenty of benefits business owners can reap from the experiences and expertise of an HR consultant, such as helping with recruitment, staying compliant, giving advice regarding employees and workplace management, training and development, and many more.  HR consultants are a great help to handle employment relation matters. They are professionals on employment and […]Continue reading

There is a severe consequence for having conflicts with coworkers and employers in the workplace. One of the most obvious consequences is a dissonant collaboration – which then can hamper relationships and create a stressful work environment. But what can one do to resolve conflicts without hurting work relationships?  Workplace conflict and employment lawsuit stats  […]Continue reading

In Thailand, it’s the all-important tourism sector that has jumped to the head of the COVID-19 vaccination line, with the country’s most popular resort island embarking on a mass inoculation programme two months ahead of the rest of the country. The island of Phuket aims to deliver shots to at least 460,000 people – most […]Continue reading

A malware attack has occurred to e2i (Employment and Employability Institute), the job and training arm of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). The malware attack, which happened on the mailbox of an employee at a third-party vendor, may have exposed the personal data of about 30,000 people who have used the company’s services. In […]Continue reading

Having a culture of candour is a new goal for many businesses. When a business is open about its operations, it can earn a level of trust that it would not have established otherwise. And in time of crisis, trust is usually a paramount thing to ensure loyalty and effectiveness of business operations in both […]Continue reading