The Singapore government has taken various initiatives to boost employment, from the Jobs Support Scheme to the SGUnited internships and apprenticeships. But for many, job hunting remains a lonely experience, with unanswered applications and interviews after interviews with no offers. This can put an emotional and financial strain on your life. Here are some steps…
A career change is exciting, but it can also be unsettling. Having a vision and a system for starting a new career can make it easier and more effective. Taking time, in the beginning, to determine what you really want to do in your working life can then help you to explore the options and…
While many people claim to thrive in high-stress environments, others work best in a place that is relaxing and calm. Changing your workplace may not be an option if it is a stressful position, but you can optimize your workplace to make it a more relaxing place to spend your time and get work done,…
Sometimes posting a job to find the perfect candidate can seem downright nerve-wracking. You may run out of resumes or be overwhelmed by too many bad ones. It can be both time consuming and costly. However, there is still hope for you. Your approach to posting a job can have a direct impact on the…
Good help is not hard to find when top talent is looking for you. In a strong labor market, employees prefer companies with a good culture, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement. Giving your employees what they need will help you attract – and keep – the top talent they want. “The strength of a…
The benefits of learning and career development in your workplace are obvious. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to achieve. When promoting a culture of career development, you need to be aware of the challenges that already exist. These challenges can limit the way development takes place. It is important to overcome these challenges…
Being prepared for the unexpected is part of everyday office life. Challenges present themselves in ways you may not have planned for and throw your workflow off balance. However, with the right processes and plans in place, you can easily overcome challenges at work when faced with the unexpected. Here we talk about tactics and…
The most important personal skill that has the greatest impact on your job satisfaction, promotion potential, and career success is your ability to communicate effectively with others. By improving your communication skills at work, you increase your ability to succeed, to have your successes noticed, and to get the promotions you deserve. Here’s what you…
If you want to improve employee engagement, improving employee motivation is a good place to start. Motivating your employees is not the same as babysitting them. Nor is employee motivation about enticing them with gifts and prizes to inspire them to action. Motivating your employees is about changing the culture of the company and making…
As a business owner, you know you want to attract great employees. And you want them to stay because job retention means profit because people are well informed and love what they do. The result? Fabulous customer service. And Job satisfaction. An important question every business owner should ask themselves: What makes someone really care…
