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How does Singapore's foreign talent policy impact Singapore businesses ability to manage volatility?

How does Singapore's foreign talent policy impact Singapore businesses ability to manage volatility?

Businesses rely on manpower to fuel their expansion. In turn, business growth feeds productivity and GDP. Employees are a business’s biggest asset, so it’s crucial that businesses have access to a diverse pool of qualified talent.

The lean, agile and flexible workforce

The lean, agile and flexible workforce

The workforce growth rate is slowing, but that shouldn’t necessarily mean that productivity and innovation will falter

Government crackdown on "unfair hiring" on the horizon

Government crackdown on "unfair hiring" on the horizon

A politician in Singapore has suggested giving an employment advocacy group the power to punish errant employers

Foreign labour policy review on the horizon

Foreign labour policy review on the horizon

Singapore finance minister Heng Swee Keat has spoken out about the future of foreign labour laws

What are gig workers entitled to?

What are gig workers entitled to?

As the gig economy continues to expand, are companies prepared to meet the needs of the changing workforce?