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New MoU to strengthen cooperation between Singapore and India in education and skills development

This is one of four MoUs exchanged. Other areas of focus include digital cooperation and health & medicine.
- 06 September 2024
- • Arina Sofiah
Singapore's MOM revises framework for heat stress measures to protect outdoor workers

The revised measures seek to allow employers more flexibility to tailor solutions based on local conditions.
- 06 September 2024
- • Sarah Gideon
JCorp partners ACCA to focus on quality recruitment and upskilling within its group of companies

The collaboration will also see a focus on developing strategies for continuous professional development within the group.
- 06 September 2024
- • Sarah Gideon

Global labour income share continues to decline: ILO update

The COVID-19 pandemic was identified as a key driver of this decline — nearly 40% of the reduction in the labour income share occurred during the years of 2020-2022.
- 06 September 2024
- • Arina Sofiah
The secret to achieving work-life balance, as told by HR leaders in the Philippines

"You just have to set your priorities and boundaries, and at the same time, know that whatever you do, you should put your heart in it", one leader reminds.
- 06 September 2024
- • Aditi Sharma Kalra
Singapore's EDB invests S$32mn in third edition of Corporate Venture Launchpad programme

This third edition, ⁠CVL 3.0, will emphasise fostering partnerships between Singapore-based companies and startups.
- 05 September 2024
- • Sarah Gideon
National University of Malaysia and PERKESO sign MoU on rehabilitation and 'return to work' programme

This includes expanding expertise in disability management and updating the Occupational Safety and Health Bachelor's degree syllabus to equip graduates with relevant skills.
- 05 September 2024
- • Sarah Gideon
Surge in approved investments in H1 2024 expected to create 79,187 new job opportunities in Malaysia

The services sector accounted for 60.7% of approved investments from January to June, and is expected to create 45,249 new jobs.
- 05 September 2024
- • Arina Sofiah
10 weirdest stories straight from the HR office

From unconventional dismissal conversations to outlandish employee requests beyond reason, here are personal anecdotes from HR around the world.
- 05 September 2024
- • Arina Sofiah

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New MoU to strengthen cooperation between Singapore and India in education and skills development

Singapore's MOM revises framework for heat stress measures to protect outdoor workers

JCorp partners ACCA to focus on quality recruitment and upskilling within its group of companies

Global labour income share continues to decline: ILO update

The secret to achieving work-life balance, as told by HR leaders in the Philippines

Singapore's EDB invests S$32mn in third edition of Corporate Venture Launchpad programme

National University of Malaysia and PERKESO sign MoU on rehabilitation and 'return to work' programme

Surge in approved investments in H1 2024 expected to create 79,187 new job opportunities in Malaysia

10 weirdest stories straight from the HR office