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Singapore job openings decline amid sector shifts
[SINGAPORE] Job vacancies in Singapore have fallen by nearly 17% year-on-year, extending a sustained decline, according to data released by recruitment platform Indeed....
What's the real value of experience vs. education in the job market today?
The age-old debate of experience vs. education continues to challenge both employers and job seekers. As organizations strive to find the perfect candidate,...
How to persuade your manager to approve your time off request
Taking time off from work is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and preventing burnout. However, convincing your boss to approve your...
When it’s time to quit your job
[WORLD] In this article, you’ll learn how to recognize the signs that it might be time to leave your job, why these signs...
Are you fed up with corporations ignoring you? Pay close attention to these red flags
[WORLD] You’ve polished your resume, aced the interview, and sent a thoughtful follow-up. Then: silence. No rejection, no update—just radio silence. This experience,...
The harsh reality of “generalist” degrees in Singapore’s job market
[SINGAPORE] A recent Reddit post from a National University of Singapore (NUS) graduate sparked an unexpectedly wide response online—not because the user was...
Unemployment among graduates increased 130% in 3 years in Singapore
[SINGAPORE] If you’ve heard recent headlines about rising graduate unemployment in Singapore—especially citing a 130% increase in joblessness among public university graduates between...
What's the reason behind corporate layoffs?
[WORLD] If you’ve watched the headlines lately — Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, UPS, JPMorgan Chase — you’ve seen the wave of corporate layoffs rolling...
Singapore’s workforce in transition
[SINGAPORE] Amid global uncertainty, Singapore’s employers are betting on both stability and agility—but are they ready for the deeper shifts in skills, flexibility,...
What really makes work fulfilling
[WORLD] Have you ever wondered why certain jobs seem to make people happier, while others leave employees feeling unfulfilled? A groundbreaking study from...
Singapore wages outpace inflation amid labour market tightness
[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reported 5.6% nominal wage growth in 2024, slightly higher than 2023’s 5.2%, driven by a tight labor market...
According to a stunning unemployment survey, millions of people are "functionally unemployed"
[WORLD] A growing body of research is revealing that traditional unemployment metrics significantly understate the scale of labor market distress. Studies across the...
How to change your role following a business acquisition without endangering your job
[WORLD] As mergers and acquisitions reshape the corporate landscape, employees face the challenge of adapting to new organizational structures. Here's how you can...
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