tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65764969234854093172011-09-11T22:45:28.724+08:00HR SpectrumA blog dedicated to serving fresh info to satiate the knowledge-hungry HR community in Asia.HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.comBlogger2641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-7528632220497575702010-12-14T18:12:00.001+08:002010-12-14T18:12:50.111+08:00Top tips for resigning The news came in the form of a standard screen alert. "The designer you treated like sh-- has quit unexpectedly," it read. "Click Renegotiate to discuss terms for a new contract. Click HR to find out how badly you messed up."For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/management/top-tips-for-resigning-20101213-18up8.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-84271595939680217082010-12-14T15:48:00.000+08:002010-12-14T15:49:34.004+08:00Disabled workers enslaved in China factoryBEIJING: Authorities have shut down a factory in western China where 11 workers, most of them mentally disabled, were allegedly enslaved for years in deplorable conditions, state press said Tuesday.For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1099085/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-6943007421897594392010-11-08T16:50:00.001+08:002010-11-08T16:50:55.053+08:00Public feedback backs proposed re-hiring lawSINGAPORE: Respondents in a recent public consultation exercise were supportive of the proposed re-employment legislation, said Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong.For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1091913/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-67118412005600850362010-10-22T17:10:00.000+08:002010-10-22T17:11:12.816+08:00How to deal with workplace stressAnxiety levels are increasing as economic pressures mount, writes David Wilson.For more, see http://content.mycareer.com.au/advice-research/workplace/How_to_deal_with_workplace_stress.aspx?s_rid=smh:rainbowstrip:box2:campaign3:content2:22-10:overtime:howtodealwithworkplacestressHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-5780980430575143982010-09-29T10:06:00.000+08:002010-09-29T10:07:24.768+08:00Passive smoking kills 6,800 annuallyRoughly 6,800 people in Japan are estimated to die every year from lung cancer or heart disease caused by passive smoking, and more than half — around 3,600 — are exposed to secondhand smoke in their workplace, a research team said Tuesday.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100929a3.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-27505426409032656112010-09-28T14:44:00.000+08:002010-09-28T14:45:20.360+08:00Talents of women are being squanderedTHE post-election environment has seen business leaders call for accelerated national reform, to take advantage of a highly dynamic global economic situation.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/business/talents-of-women-are-being-squandered-20100927-15u6j.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-47396447015673681702010-09-28T14:38:00.001+08:002010-09-28T14:38:59.386+08:00Employers told to tear down office firewalls Employers should tear down firewalls that prevent staff from social networking while at work, according to a leading internet security expert.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/employers-told-to-tear-down-office-firewalls-20100922-15mti.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-76833877085830912252010-09-28T12:10:00.000+08:002010-09-28T12:20:51.623+08:00Minimum wage law not advisableA MINIMUM wage law is based on the basic needs argument that employers should pay a full-time worker enough for an adult worker to support himself and his family without public subsidy.For more, see http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/homeHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-52862277979921070092010-09-27T17:17:00.001+08:002010-09-27T17:20:03.674+08:00New WSH GuidelinesThe Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council has recently issued four sets of Guidelines:(1) Fatigue Management(2) Workplace Traffic Safety Management(3) Safe Loading on Vehicles(4) Managing Heat Stress at the WorkplaceFor more, see https://www.wshc.sg/wps/portal/announcement?action=detailedAnnouncement&fAnnouncementID=AN2010092400531HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-10591722768004643322010-09-27T16:46:00.000+08:002010-09-27T16:47:51.622+08:00Work smarter not harder in 2011Run off your feet and feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? Frustrated by a business that's leaving you exhausted rather than exhilarated?For more, see http://www.theage.com.au/small-business/my-business-success/work-smarter-not-harder-in-2011-20100922-15mi7.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-85293087219875500212010-09-27T14:10:00.001+08:002010-09-27T14:13:07.783+08:004% SMA & RA Interest Rate Guarantee Extended till December 2011The Government has announced that the 4% guarantee for interest earned on all Special and Medisave Accounts (SMA) monies and Retirement Account (RA) monies will be extended for one year until 31 December 2011. After 31 December 2011, the 2.5% floor rate will apply for all CPF accounts. For more, see http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/CPF/News/HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-28435653530846301002010-09-16T17:12:00.000+08:002010-09-16T17:13:00.018+08:00Key features of re-hiring legislation put up for public consultationSINGAPORE: A public consultation paper on the key features of the proposed re-employment legislation sets out clearly the process of seeking recourse for re-employment disputes. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1081579/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-78084781204103518562010-09-16T17:02:00.001+08:002010-09-16T17:02:46.753+08:00S'pore should not set a minimum wage for low-income workers: Lim Boon HengSINGAPORE : Singapore should not set a minimum wage for low-income workers, according to Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Lim Boon Heng, during a speech at a ceremony recognising top managers in the country. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1081457/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-32166186793197054302010-08-26T11:03:00.001+08:002010-08-26T11:07:05.271+08:00Bosses, why you should help staff get a lifeLast year saw the economy in the throes of a worldwide recession and many companies reacted strongly to sliding stock indexes and dwindling profits.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100826-0000128/Bosses,-why-you-should-help-staff-get-a-lifeHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-7030563444839219752010-08-17T16:20:00.000+08:002010-08-17T16:21:19.742+08:00Why office gossip can be goodHave you heard the latest rumour about plans to downsize staff at your work? How about the scuttlebutt on the new boss? Or the juicy story that HR is conducting an audit of improper computer use?For more, see http://content.mycareer.com.au/advice-research/workplace/why-office-gossip-can-be-good.aspx?s_rid=smh:rainbowstrip:content1:17-08:18-02_officegossipHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-15046697468723012742010-08-17T14:58:00.000+08:002010-08-17T14:59:12.403+08:00How expectant mothers cope in the workplace When Amber De Vries was six weeks pregnant with her first child, the human resources manager at her work asked her if she was expecting. She was shocked and embarrassed by the question, but felt a duty to be honest. A few days later, at a meeting with her boss and the HR manager, she was told that as she had been with the Melbourne-based uniform HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-77677076813425753492010-08-12T11:18:00.000+08:002010-08-12T11:19:24.346+08:00Coaching gives IT firms a strategic focus The people who run small IT consulting businesses are typically super-bright, technical geniuses. But being able to solve an extremely complex technological challenge doesn't mean you can also run a successful business. Which is why a business coach can be so valuable to an IT firm.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/smallbiz-tech/HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-17213502847980075832010-08-11T16:38:00.000+08:002010-08-11T16:39:23.482+08:00Public sector employees looking forward to growth bonus: Halimah YacobSINGAPORE: Labour MP Halimah Yacob said Singapore's public sector employees are looking forward to a growth bonus in view of the strong economic rebound for 2010.For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1074464/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-7193549462755035572010-08-11T16:24:00.000+08:002010-08-11T16:25:32.775+08:00Beef up MVC to over 10%COMPANIES that already have a monthly variable component (MVC) of 10 per cent in their wage structure should consider going beyond that, Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong said yesterday.For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_564745.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-75527599134940707022010-08-11T16:03:00.000+08:002010-08-11T16:06:32.115+08:00Meet Sally, still working at 101 A 101-year-old woman who works for the Nebraska Legislature has been chosen as America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2010.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/executive-women/meet-sally-still-working-at-101-20100811-11ysd.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-50133970939630362352010-07-29T16:28:00.000+08:002010-07-29T16:29:23.107+08:00Lifestages: The job chopDuring the Global Financial Crisis, redundancy became a sad fact of life for many Australians. While the threat has eased, losing their job is something many people will face in their lifetime. Dealing with a redundancy can be difficult but if you’re made redundant it’s important to stay calm and practical so that you come out the other side in the best possible position. HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-90020597062499347742010-07-29T15:13:00.000+08:002010-07-29T15:14:01.300+08:00Bosses risk blacklisting over foreign worker carePUTRAJAYA: The new rulings being proposed for industries employing foreign workers will compel them to closely monitor and manage the workers or risk being blacklisted, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/28/nation/6746657&sec=nationHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-12377360868730032012010-07-19T11:13:00.000+08:002010-07-19T12:47:26.572+08:00Scientists prove that women are better at multitasking than menPsychologists have proven that men really are worse at multitasking than women, although it does depend on the task.For more, see http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/7896385/Scientists-prove-that-women-are-better-at-multitasking-than-men.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-49172367763794219492010-07-14T12:44:00.000+08:002010-07-14T12:45:44.267+08:00HK to pass controversial minimum wage legislation on WednesdaySINGAPORE : Hong Kong is set to pass a highly controversial legislation on minimum wage in the territory on Wednesday. Unions and trade industries are at odds over the minimum hourly wage to be set. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/eastasia/view/1069207/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-4664328922652179432010-07-13T11:51:00.000+08:002010-07-13T11:53:07.035+08:00Successful women are a study in flexibilityBorn in the '70s, the daughters of feminism were told they could do anything.Now in their 30s, many Gen X women have found that the freedom to do anything comes at the cost of doing everything.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/managing/successful-women-are-a-study-in-flexibility-20100712-107ij.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-16920138141657731012010-06-25T14:27:00.001+08:002010-06-25T14:27:39.668+08:00Tips for a better work/life balanceWork, kids, social and family commitments … are they all getting on top of you? Then it's time to take a step back and put some balance into your life. For more, see http://money.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=861896HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-27912422910940526012010-06-25T14:20:00.000+08:002010-06-25T14:21:13.451+08:00Where will the jobs be in the future?It's a question writers have asked time and time again: what will the world look like in the future? From George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four to Cormac McCarthy's The Road , writers have explored the possibilities, the probabilities and the plain fantastic. And it seems that, more and more, jobseekers are following in their footsteps.For more, see http://HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-19479980268622714332010-06-24T11:41:00.000+08:002010-06-24T11:43:00.495+08:00JAL to tap 3,300 more for early retirementJapan Airlines Corp. plans to encourage around 3,300 more group employees to take early retirement during the current fiscal year, according to sources.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20100624a4.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-43969936083619323292010-06-03T17:37:00.000+08:002010-06-03T17:38:10.542+08:00NTUC looks at firms which embrace productivity and remove bottlenecksSINGAPORE : Singapore's Labour movement says with the current push for a cheaper, better and faster economy, there is a need for both employers and employees to embrace the productivity drive and remove bottlenecks. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/1060761/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-36017669426803431712010-06-03T17:18:00.000+08:002010-06-03T17:19:29.247+08:00Singapore, HK least red tape in Asia: surveySINGAPORE : Regional financial centres Singapore and Hong Kong have the most efficient bureaucracies, according to the survey of expatriate business executives by the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) on Wednesday. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_singapore_business/view/1060582/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-70095937962641757552010-06-03T17:17:00.000+08:002010-06-03T17:18:40.055+08:00Foxconn raises worker's pay by 30 per cent after suicidesTAIPEI - Shaken by a spate of suicides at its China plants, Taiwan's manufacturing giant Foxconn said it was raising the pay of workers by 30 per cent, a greater increase than first planned.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC100603-0000107/Foxconn-raises-workers-pay-by-30-per-cent-after-suicidesHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-32964700129072568842010-05-27T16:53:00.000+08:002010-05-27T16:54:06.458+08:00Singapore to share "upturn" strategy at international labour meetSINGAPORE : The lessons from Singapore's experience in battling the economic downturn will be shared internationally. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1059051/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-7511074434236181112010-05-20T17:08:00.000+08:002010-05-20T17:09:21.451+08:00Big firms to hike summer bonusesBonuses to be paid by major companies this summer will increase 1.51 percent from a year earlier to ¥790,468 on a weighted average basis, marking the first rise in two years, the Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren) said in a preliminary survey Wednesday.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20100520a3.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-14589313385999636192010-05-20T17:07:00.000+08:002010-05-20T17:08:18.648+08:00Women get rare chance for promotionIt shouldn't be surprising that Panasonic's star manager for developing appliances for women is a woman herself — except that this is Japan, a nation notorious for holding back females in the workplace.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100520f1.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-85996913604120952992010-05-05T15:22:00.000+08:002010-05-05T15:23:45.645+08:00Set up creches, urges RosmahKUALA LUMPUR: Private companies should provide a women-friendly workplace by setting up creches in the office, said Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/5/nation/6192174&sec=nationHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-6620501496529083182010-05-05T15:20:00.000+08:002010-05-05T15:21:21.757+08:00More workers involved in on-the-road accidentsBANGI: Workplace accidents have decreased but more are getting involved in accidents to and from work each year, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam.For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/5/nation/6189765&sec=nationHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-63515815177322502032010-05-05T10:22:00.000+08:002010-05-05T11:08:59.848+08:003 out of 5 firms in Singapore will make counter offers when employee resignsSINGAPORE: Companies are doing all they can to retain their best workers in Singapore's tight labour market. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1054321/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-81999347440850052362010-05-04T17:03:00.000+08:002010-05-04T17:04:11.033+08:00Are you burnt out?Wikipedia describes burnout as long-term exhaustion and diminished interest. Simply put, burnout occurs due to excessive stress over months or years. Staff with burnout feel like every issue is a problem, mostly focus on negatives, and feel helpless to change the situation.For more, see http://blogs.theage.com.au/small-business/theventure/2010/05/03/areyouburnto.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-7079287304986649662010-05-04T16:35:00.000+08:002010-05-04T16:36:00.160+08:00Speak English, save money SINGAPORE - The days of service staff not understanding basic English may soon be over. This follows the launch of the Service Literacy Test for work permit holders in the hotel, retail and food and beverage industries by the Workforce Development Agency (WDA). For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100504-0000080/Speak-English,-save-moneyHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-34363026784611699212010-05-04T16:34:00.000+08:002010-05-04T16:35:06.068+08:00More in north-east find jobs MORE jobseekers living in north-east Singapore are returning to the workplace again.Over 1,200 residents found new jobs in the first quarter of this year, up from 488 people in the same period in 2009 - a whopping 150 per cent rise, said the North-east CDC on Tuesday.For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_522382.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-56313355813285965882010-05-04T16:29:00.001+08:002010-05-04T16:29:48.545+08:00They get others to do their discriminatory hiring SINGAPORE - It is an open secret in the recruitment industry that employers do not want to hire those aged 35 and above. They also have other biases, like wanting to hire only young, pretty women, or the perception that some ethnic groups are more prone to absenteeism.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100503-0000029/HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-23652534665304707002010-05-04T16:24:00.000+08:002010-05-04T16:25:28.039+08:00Bosses CPF rate to go up 1%THE Government has given the go-ahead to raise employers' contribution rate to the Central Provident Fund by 1 per cent to 15.5 per cent, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced at a May Day rally on Saturday morning. For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_521444.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-35205190401189472492010-05-04T09:57:00.001+08:002010-05-04T09:59:10.622+08:00Don't short-change staff: Industry leaders SINGAPORE - Don't short-change staff who deserve a pay rise, just because of the 1-per-cent hike in employers' Central Provident Fund contribution - that's the message some industry leaders have for employers. For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100504-0000122/Dont-short-change-staff--Industry-leadersHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-19231216615767889352010-04-30T11:54:00.002+08:002010-05-04T09:57:28.793+08:00Raising workplace health standards SINGAPORE - With noise-induced deafness making up 81 per cent of reported occupational diseases last year, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) plans to extend Noise Management regulations from covering just factories, to all sectors by September next year.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100430-0000075/Raising-workplace-health-standardsHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-26674218702995304452010-04-30T11:43:00.000+08:002010-04-30T11:44:42.836+08:001% more by June, pleaseSINGAPORE - A one-percentage point increase in employers' Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution rate - that is what most Singaporeans whom MediaCorp spoke to want, as the prospect of a partial CPF restoration looms large.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100430-0000136/1-more-by-June,-pleaseHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-57180695263899551352010-04-30T11:37:00.000+08:002010-04-30T11:38:38.681+08:00Women fly up entrepreneurs list A weaker economy last year was no barrier to more women entering the list of rapidly growing businesses in Australia.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/entrepreneur/women-fly-up-entrepreneurs-list-20100428-tryu.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-9905659374803704722010-04-28T10:47:00.000+08:002010-04-28T10:49:16.685+08:00Manpower Minister urges tripartite partners to play their part for the economySINGAPORE: Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong said the government will focus on transforming the economy and creating inclusive growth.For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1052818/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-45076509022094955042010-04-26T13:42:00.000+08:002010-04-26T13:43:48.002+08:00More jobs saved as Singapore emerged from recessionSingapore: Redundancies fell from the record high in the first quarter of 2009 to pre-recession quarterly levels in the last quarter of the year. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1052576/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-21526153033749232832010-04-22T10:28:00.000+08:002010-04-22T10:29:40.207+08:00Ward mayor enjoys paternity leaveThe mayor of Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, who earlier this month took nearly two weeks of paternity leave — a rare move by a municipality head — says the time he spent with his family meant a great deal and taught him how special a mother is.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100422b2.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-8241646622101512492010-04-21T16:32:00.002+08:002010-04-22T10:30:33.973+08:00Boost sought for working mothersThe government is aiming for 55 percent of women to continue working after having their first baby by 2020, up from 38 percent in 2005, officials said.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100421b3.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-42150755683382284092010-04-21T15:04:00.000+08:002010-04-21T15:05:32.154+08:00Fewer long weekends in 2011SINGAPOREANS will get fewer long weekends next year.Five out of the 11 public holidays will fall on a Friday or a Sunday next year, according to the schedule of public holidays in 2011 released by the Ministry of Manpower on Wednesday.For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_517282.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-83161131816002105022010-03-23T11:57:00.003+08:002010-04-21T15:06:18.195+08:00Major firms to limit hiring of new gradsLingering uncertainty over the economy is leading many big companies to limit the number of new graduates they plan to hire next spring to levels equal to or lower than this year, according to a survey compiled Monday.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100323a1.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-255567575046838152010-03-19T11:56:00.001+08:002010-03-23T11:57:15.561+08:00Being low-paid male temp probably spells bachelorhoodBeing a temp comes with a number of drawbacks: a lack of job security, often low pay — and if you're a man, anyway, little chance of tying the knot. For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100319a6.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-44307967971467243102010-03-15T14:30:00.002+08:002010-03-19T11:55:39.252+08:00Hatoyama eyes cut in corporate tax ratePrime Minister Yukio Hatoyama expressed a desire Friday to lower the corporate tax rate to the levels of many other industrialized countries to help revive the economy.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100313a3.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-24193616672750460412010-03-08T13:13:00.003+08:002010-03-15T17:30:17.839+08:00Prefectural governments give telecommuting a tryThe government is getting back on the telecommuting bandwagon in an attempt to promote a better a work-life balance for the nation's stressed-out workforce and to combat global warming.For more, see 'http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100308a6.html'>http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100308a6.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-51919878610395533412010-03-08T13:10:00.001+08:002010-03-08T13:10:57.549+08:00Foreigners rally over job securityHundreds of foreign and Japanese people staged a rally Sunday in Tokyo demanding better working conditions and employment benefits for foreign residents.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100308a2.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-21688616888637048762010-03-08T13:06:00.000+08:002010-03-08T13:07:12.196+08:00Good times return for India's IT workersBANGALORE, India : Indian software engineer Prithvi Sen has a spring in his step after getting re-hired by the country's flagship outsourcing industry, which is shaking off the effects of the global recession. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1042061/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-31125570470891930242010-03-08T12:44:00.001+08:002010-03-08T12:44:51.413+08:00NTUC to launch weight management programme at workplaceSINGAPORE: Singapore's labour movement wants to help employees get into shape. It is launching a weight management programme next month to promote healthy living at the workplace. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1042091/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-30983625376679211942010-03-03T10:20:00.003+08:002010-03-08T12:43:58.818+08:00IT retail staff get an upgrade SINGAPORE - So you wish that the salesperson could tell you more about the IT products you're shopping around for. To boost the quality of service at their stores, several major IT retailers have signed up for a training programme to improve the skills of their retail staff.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100303-0000064/HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-4779184302545081292010-03-03T10:12:00.000+08:002010-03-03T10:14:18.408+08:00Businesses fear increase in foreign worker levy could hurt growthSINGAPORE: Some small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are disappointed that Budget 2010 did not tackle some of their most pressing problems. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1040951/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-27641065602113358632010-03-03T10:08:00.001+08:002010-03-03T10:10:23.245+08:00Clash over low-wage workers A WAR of words between Mr Low Thia Khiang and People's Action Party MPs erupted yesterday when the Workers' Party chief attacked the Government, saying its policies have done little to lift the lot of low-wage workers over the years.For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_497244.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-69642045747463490332010-03-03T09:57:00.002+08:002010-03-03T10:00:54.073+08:00Spouse relief for female taxpayersSINGAPORE: As announced in the Budget Speech 2010, there are significant changes to the income tax reliefs this year. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1040906/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-84134084692012522402010-02-10T16:32:00.002+08:002010-03-03T09:55:39.348+08:00Bored to death for real LONDON - It really is possible to be bored to death, scientists have found.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC100210-0000044/Bored-to-death-for-realHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-53159318812849340692010-02-10T16:27:00.000+08:002010-02-10T16:28:08.592+08:00Shanghai raises retirement age over pension deficit SHANGHAI - Authorities in Shanghai will raise the city's retirement age to relieve pressure on the pension fund as they struggle to cope with an ageing population and falling birth rates.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC100210-0000072/Shanghai-raises-retirement-age-over-pension-deficitHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-61960075964346775142010-02-10T16:20:00.001+08:002010-02-10T16:20:48.702+08:00Innovate to fuel growth SINGAPORE - Increasing productivity by 3 per cent - even if it were to come from every single employee and company - is not enough to power Singapore's productivity growth over the long term.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100210-0000075/Innovate-to-fuel-growthHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-66681103455961077562010-02-02T16:30:00.003+08:002010-02-10T16:19:30.513+08:00New visa rule on insurance to be deletedThe Immigration Bureau is planning to change a new guideline for foreign residents to ease concerns that those without social insurance will be forced to choose between losing their visa and entering the insurance system, a bureau official said Monday.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100202a1.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-91694074644446335062010-02-02T11:17:00.000+08:002010-02-02T11:18:04.345+08:00How to move up the ladder, together SINGAPORE - It is no longer good enough to be competent and efficient at work. Singaporeans need to attain a "mastery of skills and depth of expertise" in their respective fields.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100202-0000089/How-to-move-up-the-ladder,-togetherHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-88245459668467525032010-02-01T15:52:00.002+08:002010-02-02T11:17:20.615+08:00Nursery capacity to riseThe government said Friday new guidelines on the declining birthrate will seek to boost the capacity of certified nurseries by 260,000 children to 2.41 million over the next five years.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100130a2.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-87860216673865902522010-02-01T14:35:00.000+08:002010-02-01T14:36:25.528+08:00Job offers-to-seekers ratio averaged record low 0.47 in '09The average ratio of job offers to job seekers dropped to a record low in 2009, down 0.41 point from the previous year to 0.47, the government said Friday.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nb20100130a1.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-41694884930899313302010-02-01T13:26:00.000+08:002010-02-01T13:27:22.288+08:00OFW deployment faces decline as workers ageThe deployment of overseas Filipino workers will face enormous pressure in the next 10 years unless government and concerned stakeholders address the challenges posed by the graying of the OFW population workforce, the recruitment sector warned Sunday.For more, see http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/241223/ofw-deployment-faces-decline-workers-ageHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-34294023969823571772010-02-01T13:09:00.001+08:002010-02-01T13:09:59.966+08:00Australia pensions facing 'disaster' SYDNEY - Australia needs to increase mandatory pension contributions to 12 per cent of earnings from 9 per cent to ensure adequate retirement incomes, according to a finance industry study. For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC100201-0000056/Australia-pensions-facing-disasterHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-17731350527862595992010-02-01T13:08:00.001+08:002010-02-01T13:08:53.720+08:00Corporate bankers focus of recruitment(SINGAPORE) The game of musical chairs has started in the financial sector. But this time around, it seems that the prime targets are experienced corporate bankers. For more, see http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sub/news/story/0,4574,370562,00.html?HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-38037146813185028432010-02-01T11:29:00.000+08:002010-02-01T13:01:35.880+08:00Banks move from bonus season to hiring season(SINGAPORE) It's the hiring season for banks as bonuses begin to be paid - but what's different this year is that negotiations have shifted to pinning down that precious base salary.For more, see http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sub/news/story/0,4574,370561,00.html?HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-25131986932896500082010-02-01T10:34:00.000+08:002010-02-01T10:35:21.823+08:00PM Lee hopes S'pore economy will grow 3-5% this yearSINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has expressed his optimism for the upcoming Year of the Tiger and is hoping that Singapore's economy will grow between three and five percent this year. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1034358/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-72228490049020755762010-01-28T11:44:00.002+08:002010-02-01T10:35:40.246+08:00Corporate tax rate likely to stay SINGAPORE - Singapore is not likely to tweak its corporate tax rate of 17 per cent in next month's Budget, according to accounting firm Ernst & Young. For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Business/EDC100128-0000108/Corporate-tax-rate-likely-to-stayHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-29884576193414202262010-01-28T10:52:00.000+08:002010-01-28T10:53:18.501+08:00S'pore-based workers aged 30-47 lead drive for more global exposureSINGAPORE : Singapore-based workers between the ages of 30 and 47 are leading the drive for more exposure in the globalised workforce. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1033425/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-70782451309254226882010-01-25T12:26:00.002+08:002010-01-28T10:52:33.841+08:00Foreign workers must pass English test to qualify for skilled statusSINGAPORE : To qualify for skilled levy status, foreign workers in the hotel, food and beverage (F&B), and retail sectors in Singapore will have to pass a listening and oral English test. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1032593/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-88751409012245179082010-01-21T16:07:00.002+08:002010-01-25T12:27:26.406+08:0061% of firms hiring more BOSSES across the business spectrum - from multinationals to medium- and large-sized enterprises - will be stepping up hiring this year, according to a survey.For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_480160.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-32172873597882092452010-01-21T15:13:00.000+08:002010-01-21T15:14:01.111+08:00Work grievances in focus NOW that the number of discriminatory job advertisements has dropped drastically - from almost 20 per cent to 1 per cent - the spotlight is on "in-employment" biases.For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100121-0000078/Work-grievances-in-focusHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-56084526384997663742010-01-20T16:01:00.002+08:002010-01-21T15:14:12.749+08:00Top S'porean concern: Costs ABOUT 20 per cent of Singaporeans feel more confident about their personal finances in the last quarter than in the previous six months, a recent poll has found.For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_479202.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-28649600461344014342010-01-11T15:20:00.002+08:002010-01-20T16:02:55.244+08:00JAL faces showdown with retireesJapan Airlines Corp. is having a hard time getting its retirees to approve drastic cuts in pension benefits as it heads toward court-backed rehabilitation, sources close to the matter said Sunday.For more, see http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20100111a1.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-52543618755091122892010-01-11T15:19:00.000+08:002010-01-11T15:20:00.232+08:00JAL to cut 15,600 jobs TOKYO - TROUBLED Japan Airlines Corp is set to cut about 15,600 jobs, a third of its work force, and reject billion-dollar cash offers from Delta and American Airlines, as it files for bankruptcy and embarks on a government-led turnaround, reports said on Monday.For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Money/Story/STIStory_475878.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-56930959670645224322010-01-11T15:17:00.000+08:002010-01-11T15:18:27.236+08:00Longest working hours SINGAPORE'S workers continue to lead the pack when it comes to the number of hours they put in at work, according to a report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Money/Story/STIStory_475841.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-69038073267567847022010-01-11T14:02:00.000+08:002010-01-11T14:03:21.409+08:00Banks back on hiring spree A FLURRY of hiring is under way at many banks in Singapore, reversing the bloodletting of last year when the global financial crisis took a harsh toll on jobs.For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_475246.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-3011359386262972862010-01-11T13:43:00.000+08:002010-01-11T13:46:30.231+08:00Police urge Melbourne workers to leave earlyPolice are urging workers in Melbourne's CBD to either leave work early to avoid transport chaos or stay back late until after extreme temperatures have peaked.For more, see http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=992598HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-64493659316413879012010-01-07T13:40:00.000+08:002010-01-07T13:41:18.539+08:00More South Koreans choose to remain singleSEOUL: The family structure in South Korea has changed dramatically since the late 1990s. Being a Confucian society, it was not easy to find people who would admit to being single-mothers or divorcees. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/lifestylenews/view/1028437/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-62418012457192446792010-01-07T11:46:00.000+08:002010-01-07T11:47:42.286+08:00Japan opens doors to foreign healthcare workersSHIMODA, Shizuoka Prefecture: Japan is one of the world's fastest aging societies and this is creating a demand for healthcare services for the elderly. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/eastasia/view/1028982/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-46879387046582988412010-01-07T11:40:00.000+08:002010-01-07T11:41:32.677+08:00Helping retrenched PMETs find jobs will be key focus for 5 CDCsSINGAPORE: Strengthening their network of job placement centres and rolling out more help programmes for professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) are some of the key tasks in the pipeline for the five Community Development Councils (CDCs) as Singapore emerges from the economic downturn. For more, see http://HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-68219787992987705772010-01-06T11:31:00.002+08:002010-01-07T11:40:52.121+08:00Fair Work watchdog to check on 50,000 businessesFair Work inspectors will visit almost 50,000 small businesses across Australia to help them understand and comply with the federal government's new workplace laws.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/managing/fair-work-watchdog-to-check-on-50000-businesses-20100105-lr4u.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-24715192883961217122010-01-04T17:04:00.001+08:002010-01-06T11:39:10.220+08:00S'pore cannot expect to go back to growth rates of pre-crisis yearsSINGAPORE : Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said that Singapore cannot expect to go back to the growth rates achieved before the global economic crisis. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1028318/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-47867482932757917192010-01-04T13:23:00.000+08:002010-01-04T13:24:20.830+08:00SPUR helps companies weather downturnSINGAPORE : One year on, the Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience (SPUR) has seen 4,000 companies tap on the scheme to weather the downturn. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1028288/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-32870851414413531132009-12-31T11:33:00.002+08:002010-01-04T13:24:28.962+08:00S$80,000 For Businesses To Be Family-FriendlyTo encourage more businesses to create pro-family products and services, funding and eligibility criteria for the Businesses for Families Grant will be increased.For more, see http://www.business.gov.sg/EN/News/20091229famfriendly.htmHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-44664457395063307112009-12-23T16:47:00.003+08:002009-12-31T11:33:40.086+08:00M&A stirring to life again after drought of 2009(SINGAPORE) Buyout activity targeting Singapore-based companies has slumped as much as 40 per cent so far this year, latest figures from Dealogic show.For more, see http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sub/news/story/0,4574,365060,00.html?HR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-5436084745359641382009-12-23T16:44:00.000+08:002009-12-23T16:45:37.689+08:00Local vs foreign talent debate one of top REACH feedback issues in 2009SINGAPORE: Foreign talent, and integrating permanent residents and new citizens into Singapore society are just some of the top issues the government feedback department, REACH, received in 2009. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1026354/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-1680442888059844062009-12-23T16:40:00.000+08:002009-12-23T16:41:04.254+08:00Tweet while you work, urges Australian reportSYDNEY: Blog, tweet, update Facebook – that's the message the Australian government is sending its bureaucrats as part of a push to break down barriers between public servants and ordinary people. For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/technologynews/view/1023317/1/.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-43939515458501894022009-12-23T14:11:00.001+08:002009-12-23T14:11:48.188+08:00Workers urged to check payUnions are urging festive season workers in NSW to check their pay packets and ensure proper penalty rates are being honoured.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/workers-urged-to-check-pay-20091222-lag7.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-27478154560388739152009-12-23T12:43:00.000+08:002009-12-23T12:44:04.939+08:00Jan 3 launch of EPF saving scheme for self-employedKUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will launch the 1Malaysia Retirement Saving Scheme on Jan 3 to help the self-employed cope with income inadequacy during retirement.For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/12/23/nation/5355198&sec=nationHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-23885865928342356192009-12-18T11:53:00.002+08:002009-12-23T12:41:55.730+08:00Live like a Gen Y this summerGeneration Y are often criticised for their lack of investing prowess, but as the year winds to a close, I think there are some valuable lessons we could all learn from the Gen Y approach to life and finance this summer: Get a life.For more, see http://blogs.theage.com.au/small-business/wellheeled/2009/12/16/livelikeagen.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-12335259772060366882009-12-18T11:49:00.001+08:002009-12-18T11:49:54.409+08:00Skills shortage expected to worsen as economy improvesAustralia's shortage of skilled labour will worsen as the economy improves, according to a survey by the Australian Institute of Management.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/managing/skills-shortage-expected-to-worsen-as-economy-improves-20091215-kt49.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576496923485409317.post-1205579532576205012009-12-18T11:46:00.001+08:002009-12-18T11:46:46.939+08:00Small business in for a shockFEWER than half of Australia's small businesses are adequately prepared to deal with a further round of family friendly workplace laws that will take effect next month.For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/managing/small-business-in-for-a-shock-20091215-kujh.htmlHR Spectrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837205393472595164noreply@blogger.com0