By Ananya Mukherjee

It is estimated that close to 6000 business events are held in Singapore each year. Despite an unpredictable global economic swing, the MICE industry in Singapore has proved its resilience over the last few years. With the recent opening of the two Integrated Resorts, the industry is further witnessing an accelerated and robust growth.

Continue reading → Of MICE & MEN

Landing a Singapore job is a dream of most people, especially if it is a top spot in a multinational company. As the job market progresses, you should also be fully aware of the risks present. There are quite a large number of new recruitment firms in the country – some of which are good, and some only after your money.

It would be best if you can connect with a top headhunter in the country. It might be tricky. But armed with the right knowledge and skills you can easily identify the ones you can put your trust in. The most integral part of this is questioning and asking. You should be able to probe through and gauge whether or not a headhunter is legit.

Continue reading → Singapore recruitment: beware of scammers

By Ananya Mukherjee

Once upon a time, though not so long ago, the “boss” was an unquestionable wise man with grey hair, whose conclusive authority, wisdom and abilities were NOT to be contested under any circumstance. But all that is history!

Continue reading → Hiring Across Generations

By Ananya Mukherjee

Internationalisation is the buzz word in today’s corporate dictionary. Businesses can no longer confine their operations to a single market. Expansion in emerging markets with high-growth potential is the order of the day across the leading economies of the world.

Research reveals that in a poly-centric business environment, more and more organisations in Singapore are also stretching their boundaries and beginning to explore territories beyond their conventional comfort zones. Naturally, it becomes necessary for HR to review and revisit existing human resource policies that can cater to thediverse demands of the global marketplace.

Continue reading → Going “Glocal”