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Posted by HR Spectrum at 11:33 AM |

S$80,000 For Businesses To Be Family-Friendly
To 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.htm

Posted by HR Spectrum at 4:47 PM |

M&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?

Posted by HR Spectrum at 4:44 PM |

Local vs foreign talent debate one of top REACH feedback issues in 2009
SINGAPORE: 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/.html

Posted by HR Spectrum at 4:40 PM |

Tweet while you work, urges Australian report
SYDNEY: 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/.html

Posted by HR Spectrum at 2:11 PM |

Workers urged to check pay
Unions 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.html

Posted by HR Spectrum at 12:43 PM |

Jan 3 launch of EPF saving scheme for self-employed
KUALA 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=nation

Posted by HR Spectrum at 11:53 AM |

Live like a Gen Y this summer
Generation 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.html

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