HR management

Can egg freezing help Singapore companies retain female talent?

As Singapore confronts record-low fertility and an ageing population, supporting reproductive choice could support workforce resilience

Age-related discrimination remains the most commonly cited form of employment discrimination among older jobseekers in Singapore, and the second-most cited among all employees.

Singapore firms who don’t tap their older workers are missing out on a goldmine

Professionals aged 65 and up have the knowledge and experience that could shape whether a company scales, survives or stalls

In more dynamic talent markets, domain-switching is not merely tolerated; it is treated as evidence of range and adaptive capacity.
STEWARDSHIP MATTERS

The ‘CV trap’: Why Singapore must hire for potential, not pedigree

If the city-state is to turn AI into a national advantage, companies must rethink how they evaluate talent

A broader uplift in standards and clearer recognition of high-quality HR practice is needed, says the writer.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Singapore should professionalise HR to stay agile amid disruption

Stronger human resources capabilities strengthen business agility and resilience

Promotions are often a tool for rewarding past performance, not a way of selecting for future success.

The problem with promotions

The Peter principle is alive and well

More than four in five professionals polled in a LinkedIn study say job hunting today is more challenging than in previous years.
THE BROAD VIEW

What will set Singapore’s young jobseekers apart in 2026?

The answer lies in a smarter blend of AI and human capabilities

Coaching is typically used for talent development, often reserved for senior-level executives and high-potential employees being geared for greater responsibilities.
THE BROAD VIEW

Coaching success: It’s about the match, not the model

Red and green flags in your search for an executive coach

Discussions around wage flexibility are already shaping how companies and employees adapt to changing business conditions in Singapore.

Why alternative pay cycles are turning into a financial necessity

On-demand pay helps workers meet routine and emergency expenses, without resorting to high-interest short-term debt

Beyond attracting the best prospects, organisations must rigorously validate all candidates they onboard. If a single fraudster can breach one part of the hiring process, the ripple effects may propagate through teams, systems and reputation.

Deepfake interviews, forged credentials: Why AI-driven candidate fraud needs urgent attention

The quest to hire the best talent is now riskier as AI-enabled deception and fake identities rise

To maintain its position as a leading talent hub, Singapore will need to keep deepening its investment in skills and education while ensuring access to global expertise.

The global race for talent is about systems, not geography

As AI reshapes the skills landscape and global competition for financial talent increases, the risk of clinging to traditional talent acquisiton models is clear