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LinkedIn data show mismatch in talent and roles

16th Jan 2025 by Rachel Ranosa Joshi in Employment Landscape, Recruitment, Technology, #Artificial Intelligence

HR professionals are spending three to five hours a day sifting through hundreds of applications. Yet, less than half of job market hopefuls meet the criteria.

For lawyers, this is what work flexibility means

14th Jan 2025 by Rachel Ranosa Joshi in Employee Engagement, #Flexibility, #HybridWorkplace, #HRCommunity, #Future of Work

The legal industry is experiencing significant change due to hybrid work. Shulin Lee of Aslant Legal talks to People Matters about how lawyers today prioritise work-life balance.

Can we hold our BoDs to a national standard?

13th Jan 2025 by Mint Kang in Economy & Policy, Leadership Development

Yes, and we should, according to the Singapore Institute of Directors - it's a necessity for ensuring that leadership is future-ready.

The world's most in-demand jobs by 2030

11th Jan 2025 by Rachel Ranosa Joshi in Employment Landscape, #TechHRSG, #Future of Work, #Outlook2025

Which traditional roles will struggle to survive? The Future of Jobs report gives us the lowdown.

Why the world needs more women in AI

7th Jan 2025 by Alyssa Navarro in Technology, Diversity

How can businesses ensure women aren’t left behind in the AI revolution that’s reshaping the future of work?

2025 workplace trends to emerge in APAC

3rd Jan 2025 by Alyssa Navarro in Employment Landscape, #Trends, #Outlook2025

Discover how APAC workplaces are transforming through AI, flexible work models, and human-centric strategies for innovation, productivity, and growth.

How midcareer workers pivot with new skills

8th Jan 2025 by Rachel Ranosa Joshi in Skilling, #Future of Work, #TechHRSG, #Singapore

Analysts predict 44% of workers will experience skill disruption within the next few years—a trend that entails continuous reskilling for workers to maintain their competitive edge.